Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
LEO LEWIS MATTE
Mr. Leo Lewis Matte age 86 of Chrisman Rd. Blairsville passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2006 at his home home following an extended illness. Mr. Matte was born on March 10, 1920 in Wilbraham, MA, The son of the late George Matte and the late Rosa Ann Dutilly Matte. In his earlier years he played with a band and could play several different instruments, but the banjo was his favorite. He was best known around the Stock Car tracks, Mr. Matte’s names is listed in the Vintage Racing Hall of Fame, having built racing engines for over twenty five years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan Matte in 1968.Mr.Matte was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mr. Matte are his loving wife of sixty three years, Patricia Matte of Blairsville, one daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Paul Cislak, Blairsville, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert and fiancée Ingrid, Matte of Hinsdale, NH., William and Helen Matte of West Springfield, MA, ten grandchildren, Michael and Linda Boutet, Robert, John, Nicole and Eden Cislak, William, Alan, Anthony and Nickolas Matte, two great-grandchildren, Amber and Nathan Boutet, 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 the St. Thomas cemetery in West Springfield, MA. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Center for Human Development Our Lord and Savior Community, Box 5 Trenton, FL.32692 in Mr. Matte’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
JOHN "ANDY" ANDREW SHOOK
Mr. John Andrew (Better Known as Andy) Shook age 101 of Airline Rd. Young Harris passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2006 in the Chatuge Regional Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Shook was born on Oct. 5, 1904 in Towns County, the son of the late Elisha Shook and the late Lou Watkins Shook. He was a native and lifelong resident of Towns County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Justice Shook in 1990, A son, Arnold Shook, a brother, Arvel Shook and a sister, Lily Plott. Mr. Shook was a member and Deacon of Cornerstone Baptist church.
Surviving Mr. Shook are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Hoyt Shook of Young Harris, Tommy and Brenda Shook of Young Harris, Bill and Delthia Shook of Young Harris, two daughters and sons-in-law, Earlene and Bud Holcomb of Young Harris, Faye and R. L. Nichols of Young Harris, one brother, Arthur Shook of Young Harris, two sisters, Leola Smith of Young Harris, Selma Chapman of Acworth, GA, sixteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 19, 2006 from the Cornerstone Baptist church with the Rev. Larry Williams, Rev. Ricky Rogers and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Special music will be presented by the Benny Shook family and Lynn Shook. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Gary, Frank and Brent Shook, Keith Holcomb, Richard and Bruce Nichols. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bennie Shook, Steve Holloway, Allen Nichols, Tommy Flanagan, Kenny Stroud, Hoyt King and Jerry Hood. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7-9pm at Cornerstone Baptist church.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
IDA A. COOPER
Entered into rest, May 20, 2006, Mrs. Ida A. Cooper of Blairsville, GA. She was the mother of Jetta Joyce Cooper of Blairsville, Dr.Paul A. Cooper of Newport, News, VA, and Mr. Joel M. Cooper of Arizona.Another daughter, Carol Holland Whiting, predeceased her.
Ida was born in Odessa, Russia in the time of the Czars in 1905.She died aged 101.In those years.she demonstrated her ability to adapt, to triumph, to survive.Arriving here in May 1911 at the age of six with not a word of English, She entered school that September with a full command of the language and spent her life speaking English and Yiddish with equal fluency and panache.
In the age where most immigrant children left school by the sixth grade, in order to help the family’s finances, Ida preserved, working nights and going to school days until she attained her goal, a High school diploma.In the depressions years of the 1930’s she invented a new profession, account bookkeeping, whereby she was able to keep hard pressed small business men from succumbing under the weight of a burdensome payroll by going from account to account doing all the financial wok by the day or the hour, replacing full time held which had became unaffordable. After a successful career she retired to "good works". The family archives are full of newspaper clippings attesting to the tutoring she gave ghetto children, the mentoring she provided as camp grandmother during summer vacations.She was an indefatigable fund raiser for numerous charities and in her late eighties and early nineties she conducted humanities seminars for seniors at the local college, produced and directed the most popular television show on that college’s local cable channel and was the oldest recipient of its Gold Key award, an honor bestowed on people who had given extraordinary support to the college family.Through all this she maintained a gorgeous garden, spread love among her six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, one a college student and the other an almost one year old boy, the pride of her life, little Benjamin Rafael.
Ida Cooper has been cremated and will be laid to rest beside her husband in Massachusetts after a life well lived.
Mountain View Funeral home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
DONALD B. ESACK Sr.
WW II
Donald Bernard Esack, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Blairsville, Ga. Mr. Esack was born in New York City, the son of Walter Esack and Marvinia Jaycox Esack.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He lived in the Westchester County area for most of his life, before retiring and taking up residence in Port Lucie, Fla., and Ellijay, Ga., before settling in Blairsville, GA.
He was a man of many trades including, the starting of his own business, and constructing his own home.
An avid sportsman, Mr. Esack was an accomplished angler and scored two holes-in-one during his lifetime.
He enjoyed the outdoors, taking hunting and fishing trips out west and to Alaska. He was renowned as a host, known as an exceptional cook and entertainer, and was considered a colorful storyteller.
Mr. Esack was preceded in death by his son, Richard Esack.
He is survived by a son, Donald Esack Jr., of Brewster, N.Y., and two daughters, Patricia Esack, of North Bend, Wash., and Marilyn Drevik, of Woodstock, Ga., five grandchildren, Donald Esack III, Sue Divesta and Maureen Garland of Brewster; and Erin Brady and Richard Brady of Woodstock, Ga., and by two great-grandchildren, Emily & Lauren Esack of Brewster.
A mass is planned for Friday, June 2, at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Brewster, N.Y.
Interment will be at Gate of Heaven cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the USO to assist in their efforts supporting American soldiers, sailors and airmen here and overseas.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
Alwayne Smith Crutchfield
Mrs. Alwayne Smith Crutchfield, age 74, of Chattahooche Circle, Roswell, GA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at her home following a brief illness. She was born March 4, 1939 in Blairsville to the late Velt and Flora Hill Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvah Crutchfield in 1996, brothers, Hubert, Herbert, Dink and Sylvan Smith. Alwayne was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include children, Tracie Crutchfield of Roswell, GA, Bo and Sherry Crutchfield of Douglasville, GA, sisters, Mary Eloise McClearon of Buford, GA, Maxine Lovell of Gainesville, GA, Nena Page of St. Helen, MI and Willa Dean and Jimmy Deaver of Blairsville, GA, grandchildren, Randy Crutchfield, Ali Scarborough and Aubrey Crutchfield.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. L. Martin and Rev. Jeff Deaver officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home after the service. In lieu of flowers make memorial contributions to Extreme Christian Outdoor Ministries, 76 Shoe Factory Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements.
Alline Lovell
Mrs. Alline Lovell, age 89, of Pea Ridge RD, Blairsville passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home following a brief illness. She was born January 19, 1924 in Blairsville to the late Robert and Pearl Stephens Lovell. Alline was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by sisters, Goldie Lovell and Ethel Moore, brothers, Junior Lovell and Ralph Lovell. Alline was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church.
Survivors include, her companion, Bruce Patterson of Blairsville, children, Jack Satterfield of Villa Rica, Charles and Annette Satterfield of Blairsville and Patricia Satterfield of Blairsville, sisters, Lucille Bridges, Bernice Anderson and Bobbie and Darrell Jones all of Blairsville, brother, Randall Lovell of Wittville, TN, eleven grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren,
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Anderson and Rev. Ray Potts officiating. Music will be provided by Megan King, Cody King and Tyler Swartz and the New Life Singers. Pallbearers will be her great-grandsons, Cody King, Tyler Swartz, Brandon Green and Taylor Cordell and nephews, Anthony Anderson and Junior Bridges. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Chris King, Curtis King and Patrick Satterfield and nephews Jerry Weldon and Robert Bridges. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish make donations to Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements.
Laura Ruth Garrison
Mrs. Laura Ruth Garrison age 90 of Lee St. Hayesville passed away in her home on Saturday March 23, 2013 following an extended illness. Mrs. Garrison was born on April 20, 1922 in Graham County, NC, the daughter of the late James David Rogers and the late Lola Bradley Rogers. She has lived in Hayesville NC ever since she was a young child. Ruth loved her family, reading, sewing, crocheting, quilting, painting, gardening and cooking. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Horace Donald Garrison, a daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Boostie) Dix; and six brothers, Clay, Howard, Paul, Beecher, Ed and Jack Rogers; her two sisters, Georgia Rogers and Faye Haynes. Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hayesville.
Surviving Ruth Garrison are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dr. Donald and Susan Garrison of Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Bud and Debbie Garrison of Murphy, and John Paul Garrison of Hayesville. Ruth is also survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Jane Hedden of Chattanooga, Betty and Robert Alexander of Hayesville. Ruth is survived by five grandchildren, Heather Garrison Burns, Robert Garrison, Edwin Garrison, Rebecca Dix Cox and Reuben Garrison, and nine great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
A Celebrations of Life Service will be held in the First United Methodist Church, Hayesville, on Saturday March 30, 2013 at 4:00pm with the Rev. Kirk Hatherly Officiating. Special music will be presented by Carol Faye Jones and Melinda Denton. The family will meet with friends and family at the church on Saturday from 3-4pm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to The Gideon’s International P.O. Box 164 Murphy, NC. 28906 OR Good Shepherd Hospice in memory of Mrs. Ruth Garrison. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of the arrangements.
JACK LANCE SR.
US Army
Mr. Jack Collins Lance, age 76, of Pat Haralson Dr., Blairsville passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Union General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1937 in Murphy, NC to the late Cecil Ewing and Bonnie Irene Collins Lance. Jack was co-owner of Hill-Lance Drugs for many years. He graduated Union County High School in 1955 and played basketball for Young Harris College and graduated in 1957. He was a 1962 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Jack was a member of the Alleghany Masonic Lodge, the Board of B.R.M.E.M.C., and the Union County Historical Society Board. Jack was also involved with and was one of the Founders of the Union County Recreation Department. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville and the C.R. Collins Sunday School Class. Jack was preceded in death by a brother Cecil Lance Jr. and granddaughter Glenda Gooch.
Survivors include daughters, Kim Terry, Kris and Glendon Gooch, Karen and Chris Kelley, Kayce and Jay Burks, and Kenya and Alan Patton, son, Jack Jr. and Carmen Lance, grandchildren, Brandon Martin, Garrick Martin, Patrick Martin, Madison Terry, Brittany Gooch, Jake Gooch, Seth Merritt, Becka Merritt, Hunter Kelley, Ryan Burks, Nolan Burks, Jackson Burks, Brooke Patton, Bayley Patton, Lance Patton, and many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Blairsville with Rev. Danny Parris officiating. Eulogy by Jack Lance Jr. Music will be by Scott Lance, Kim Thomas and Jackie Hill. Pallbearers will be Brandon Martin, Patrick Martin, Jake Gooch, Seth Merritt, Nolan Burks, Jackson Burks, Luke Colwell, Curtis Turner, and Matthew Collins. Honorary pallbearers will include George Berry, Bob Short, Bud Akins, Carlton Colwell, Hoyt Raper, Dr. George Gowder II, Glen Hamby, Charles Nicholson, Billy Decker, Lewis Chapman, Terry Rogers, Jerry Dyer and members of the C.R. Collins Sunday School Class. Interment will follow in Ivy Log Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you can make memorial contributions to the Glenda Gooch Foundation, P.O. Box 2391, Blairsville, GA 30514. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements.
