Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
ALFRED ERNEST DIXON
Mr. Alfred Ernest Dixon age 93 of Stable Gate Dr. Blairsville passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 following an extended illness. Mr. Dixon was born on March 20, 1913 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, The son of the late Ernest Victor Dixon and the late Ann Sarah Fuller Dixon.He retired in 1975 from Niagara Mohawk Electric after over forty two years of service. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Dixon, a brother, Douglas (Bud) Dixon, son, David Dixon. Mr. Dixon was a member of the Coosa United Methodist Church.
Surviving Mr. Dixon are two daughters and son in laws, Carol and Dale Allison of Blairsville, Joan and Roy Mons of Walworth, NY, one son and daughter in law, Ronald and Deb Dixon of Moline, IL, three grandchildren, Christa Brockway, Stephen Allison, Caleb Dixon, five great-grandchildren, Hope, Grace, Thomas, Nathaniel and Joy, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 from the Coosa United Methodist Church with the Rev. Katie Strals officiating. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to the Coosa United Methodist Church in Mr. Dixon’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ERNEST GLENN JOHNSON
Mr. Ernest Glenn Johnson age 65 of Golden Ridge Rd. Blairsville passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born on Jan. 16, 1941 in Evanston, IL, The son of the late Else Von Reinsperq Johnson and William Glenn Johnson. He retired in 2001 from the United Systems and Software Inc. where he served as their Accountant. Mr. Johnson was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mr. Johnson are his father, William Glenn Johnson of Blairsville, one brother and sister in law, Thomas W. and Robin Johnson of Orlando, FL, one sister, Margaret C.Johnson of Clarkston, Mi., many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 from the funeral home chapel with Dr. Phillip Meeks officiating. The family met with friends following the services. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in Mr. Johnson’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
EDITH LUELLA YOUNG
Mrs. Edith Luella Young age 76 St. Cloud, FL. formerly of Blairsville passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 in St. Cloud, FL. at the home of her daughters following an extended illness. Mrs. Young was born on Jan. 26, 1930 in Sharpsville, PA, The daughter of the late Robert Bole and the late Charlotte Clark Bole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Edwin Young in 1999.Mrs.Young was a member of Pine Top Baptist church.
Surviving Mrs. Young are two daughters and one son in law, Laura Marie and Jerry Darter of St. Cloud, FL, Arlene Louise Young Scott of St. Cloud, FL, one sister, Isabell Smith of Akron, OH, two grandchildren, Arthur Jerry Darter and April Lynn Darter, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 from the Pine Top Baptist church with the Rev. Jimmy Tanner and Rev. Stacy Dyer officiating. Special music was presented by Bobby Duncan and A. J. Darter. The following gentleman served as pallbearers, Tony Brown, Bobby Duncan, Nick DiMartino, Frank Merritt, Mark Holbrook and Matt Witherow. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Dennis Hamby, Home Payne and Doc Espy. Interment followed in the Pine Top church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
HANS FREDERICK PINK
Mr. Hans Frederick Pink age 85 of Coosa Run Rd. Blairsville passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006 following an extended illness. Mr. Pink was born on June 26, 1921 in Kiel Germany, The son of the late August Albert Pink and the late Emma Homann Pink. He lived in Atlanta from 1953 to 1954 and moved to Big Canoe and lived there until he moved to Blairsville in 1999.He was a Professional Photographer. Mr. Pink was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Ann Pink in 2002.Mr.Pink was active as one of Jehova’s Witnesses for over fifty years.
Survivng Mr. Pink are two daughters and one son in law, Linda and Oliver King of Blairsville, Suzanne May Johnston of Flowery Branch, GA, four grandchildren, former son in law, Ron May, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 from the Kingdom Hall on Paradise Rd. with Rod Scogin officiating.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
VERENA STAVELY KEIM
Mrs. Verena Stavely Keim age 81 of W & B Drive Blairsville formerly of Mulberry, FL. passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Keim was born on July 28, 1924 in Stilson, GA, The daughter of the late Orlando Stavely and the late Alma Mock Stavely. Before her retirement she was employed as a Librarian with the Polk County School System. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Patrick M. Keim, brothers, Dick, Burcer and Neal Stavely. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a friend to all. Mrs. Keim was a member of the Mulberry First United Methodist church.
Surviving Mrs. Keim are her loving husband of sixty two years, Russell Keim of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Robert and Irene Keim of Bushnell, FL, three daughters and one son in law, Russalyn K. Hernandez of Mulberry, FL, Mary Beth Keim of Blairsville, Karol Ann Keim of Blairsville, Kathy and Jesse Minter of Blairsville, seven grandchildren, Verena Wooten, Bradey Kemp, Hubert Hernandez, Russell Hernandez, Keim Minter, Troy Lignitz and John Lignitz, eight grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 11:00am from the Seigler funeral home chapel in Mulberry, FL. Interment followed in the Mount Olive church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 2-4pm from the Seigler funeral home.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
MARY ELIZABETH QUEEN
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Queen age 38 of Sugar Ridge Drive Cleveland. GA. passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 following a brief illness. Mrs. Queen was born on July 10, 1968 in Alexandria, VA, The daughter of the late Charles Albert Payne and the late Nancy Lee Kerns Payne. Mrs. Queen was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Payne are her loving husband of eleven years, Ray Queen of Cleveland, three daughters and one son in law, Patricia and Christopher Jewel of Jacksonville, FL, Theresa Covington of Orange County, VA, Ashley Queen of Northport, FL, one brother and sister in law, Charles and Rachael Payne of Fredericksburg, VA, one sister and brother in law, Tammy and Joe Payne of Woodbridge, VA, four grandchildren, Danielle, Amber, Christopher and Cameron, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many other friends and relatives also survive.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 2:00pm from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James Allison officiating. Special music was presented by Dianna Clarkson. The following gentleman served as pallbearers, Kenny Thompson, Dan Jones, Jack Brewer, Chris Jewell, Charles Payne and Mike Bramlett. Interment followed in the Pine Top Baptist Church cemetery.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
PAUL EDWARD KOWALL
Mr. Paul Kowall age 88 of Arrowood Pointe Blairsville, formerly of Winterhaven and also of Lakeland FL, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Kowall was born on May 16, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY, The son of the late John Kowalski and the late Veronica Nowacki Kowalski. He was Chief and Director of the Fireman’s Vocational School in Bethpage, Long Island, NY. He was also a lifetime volunteer Fireman. He lived for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren which he found much pleasure in. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Pabst Kowall and a sister, Eleanor Petrullo. Mr. Kowall was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving Mr. Kowall are one daughter and son in law, Joan and Carl Anderson of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, John and Barbara Kowall of Levittown, NY, three grandchildren, Keri Young, Carl Anderson Jr., and John Kowall, three great-grandchildren, Jordan Young, Andrew Young and Collin Anderson, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday 21, 2006 at 10:00am from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church with Father Richard Wise officiating. Special music will be presented by Mindy Combs. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Carl Anderson, Jeff Young, John Kowall, James Jordan, John Meek, Gary Gilmer and Carl Anderson, Jr. Intombment will follow on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 11:00 am from the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL. In Lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Union County Volunteer Fire Dept. of your choice in Mr. Kowalls memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
PRISCILLA MAY BROWN
Mrs. Priscilla May Brown of Stonehenge Murphy Hwy Blairsville, formerly of Clearwater, FL. passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown was born on Sept.29, 1911 in Gloucester, MA, The daughter of the late Harold Orne and the late Catherine MacCloud Orne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph K. Brown, two sisters, Shirley Jackson and Audrey Young and by a brother, Harold orne Jr. Mrs. Brown was of the Episcopal faith.
Surviving Mrs. Brown are one son and daughter in law, Robert and Barbara Ann Thompson of Hiawassee, two grandchildren, Laura Osborne of Terrell, NC, David Thompson of Mandeville, LA., four great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced later. In lieu of flowers if you wish, The family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite Humane Society of your choice in Mrs. Brown’s memory.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
ANNABELLE EDWARDS
Mrs. Annabelle Edwards age 93 of Mocking Bird Trail Blairsville passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Edwards was born on Jan.23, 1913 in Hillsboro, TN., The daughter of the late Elbert W. Wilder and the late Ida Ellen Jackson Wilder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Stanley Edwards in 2003.She had lived in Blairsville for the past thirty years, moving here from Hialeah, FL. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Blairsville Church of God.
Surviving Mrs. Edwards are one daughter and son in law, Mitzie and Jack Baker of Albany, GA, one son, David Stanley Edwards of Blairsville, two brothers and one sister in law, Lloyd and Mary Wilder of S.C., Elbert Wilder Jr. of Ohio, five Grandchildren, Debbie Gannon, Jack Baker Jr., George Baker, David Edwards Jr. and Michelle Edwards, twelve Great-Grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006 at 11:00am from the Blairsville Church of God with the Rev. John Davis and Rev. Jack DuPree officiating. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Jack Baker Jr., Jack Baker, George Baker, David Edwards Sr., David Baker Jr., and Kenny Boyd. Interment will follow in the Rutledge Hill Cemetery at 3:30pm in Hillsboro, TN.
Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.
