Monday, Dec. 24, 2001: Grover Columbus Lee, 78 (12-22-2001) Duval Co., FL native (Roundtree Funeral Home, Homerville) William Lynn Platt, pallbearers Steven Kip Lewis, 37, incomplete Jerald "Jerry" Rowell, 46 (12-23-2001) Waycross native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Jerald ''Jerry'' Rowell January 08, 1945 - December 23, 2001 Mr. Jerald ''Jerry' Rowell,46, died Sunday (December 23, 2001) morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was a native and a life long resident Waycross. The survivors include two sons; Adam Parr of Jesup, Keith Rowell of Jacksonville, one daughter ; Amanda Parr of Jesup, his mother; Bessie Smith Rowell of Waycross, father; Robert Rowell of Waycross, three sisters;Jeanette McCarthy husband Atley of Waycross, Rita Calvo of Fayetteville,NC., Mary Manning husband Joey of Mershon, three brothers; Allen Rowell wife Faye of Bickley, Jim Rowell, John Rowell both of Waycross, several nieces and nephews. A service is planned for 2:00 pm Thursday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Telmore Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 o'clock Wednesday eveing at the funeral home. Mrs. Odessa T. Manson, 73 (12-23-2001) Bacon Co. native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Odessa T. Manson January 22, 1928 - December 23, 2001 Mrs. Odessa T. Manson, 73, died Sunday (December 23, 2001) morning in Satilla Care Center following a long illness. She was a native of Bacon County but had resided in Hilliard, Fla. for the past several years. She was daughter of the late Thomas W. Thomas and Nora Walker Thomas and was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Elaine Greene. The survivors include six daughters, Taressa Lairsey (husband Harry) of Brunswick, Nora Gale Staines (huband Larry) of Hilliard, Fla., Erica Martin (husband Jerry) of Blackshear, Connie Tyre of Brunswick, Cindy Rodriguez of Waycross, Betty Simpson of Logansport, Ind.; a son, James Richard Riddle (wife Mary) of Patterson; three sisters, Peggy Phillips of Taftsville, Conn., Vassie Waters of Alma, Wonnie Mathis of Jennings, Fla.; a brother, Jacob Storey of Newnan; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends Monday at the funeral home from 2 until 3 o'clock. Mr. Roger Hickson, 52, incomplete Mr. Joseph E. McGarity, 64 (12-22-2001) Waycross native (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Joseph E. McGarity, 64, died at his residence in Fernandina Beach, Fla., Saturday morning (12-22-01) after an extended illness. He was a native of Waycross, Ga., son of the late Joseph Maynard McGarity. He had been making his home in Fernandina Beach since 1956 where he was an electrician with the Container Corporation retiring in Feb. of this year. He was preceded in death by a brother Robert McGarity and served with the U. S. Navy. He is survived by one daughter Virginia Barber of Blackshear, Ga; his mother Virginia Connor McGarity of Waycross, Ga. one sister Verda Frances Dyals of Waycross, Ga.; Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the graveside in Oakland Cemetery at two o'clock Monday afternoon (12-24-01) with Rev. Steve Patton officiating. Miles-Odum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001: Mrs. Elizabeth Sauls Thrift, incomplete Mr. Thomas J. Lee, 67 (12-24-2001) Waycross native, (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Thomas J. Lee 67, of Waycross died Monday December 24, 2001 at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Waycross he was a retired diesel mechanic. He was a veteran of the Korean War and attended the University Blvd. Church of God where he was a member of the Sr. Adult Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his parents Pierce Lee and Esther Mae Young Lee, one brother Jimmy Lee, and a sister Mary Niehouse. He is survived by his wife Mary Latrelle Saunders Lee of Waycross, one son Thomas Lee Jr., of Brunswick, two daughters Lori Ann Bennett of Waycross, Cindy Morgan and her husband Randy of Waycross, six grandchildren Mellisa Smith, Brandi Morgan, Jermiah Bennett, Bobbi Ann Bennett, Michael Lee, Thomas Lee Morgan, two step-sons, Edmond Pittman and his wife Donna of Lee, FL., Archie Pittman and his wife Michelle of Homerville, two step-daughters Amelia Sutton and her husband Carl of Blackshear, Laurelle Griffis and her husband Horace of Homerville, nine step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 27, 2001 at two o'clock in the chapel of the Miles-Odum Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Mr. Steven Kip Lewis, 37 (12-23-2001) McRae native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Steven Kip Lewis July 18, 1964 - December 23, 2001 Mr. Steven Kip Lewis, 37, died suddenly Sunday (December 23, 2001) at his residence in Trenton , Ga. He was a native of McRae but resided most of his life in Waycross. He was preceeded in death by his father, Allard Lamar Lewis and a brother, Mark Lewis. He was a construction worker. The survivors include his mother, Dottie Lewis of Waycross; two sisters, Sandy Mercer of Waycross and Vicki; a brother, Tony Lewis of Waycross; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 7 until 9 o'clock. Mr. Esse Paul Parrish Sr., 60, Leary, GA native, (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. John Wesley Rice Sr., 62 (12-22-2001) Longview, Wash. native (Sims Funeral Home, Douglas) Mrs. Jeanette A. Murray, 58 (12-23-2001) Waycross native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Albert Frank Williams, 96 (12-21-2001) (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Grover Columbus Lee, 78 (12-22-2001) Duval Co., FL native (Roundtree Funeral Home, Homerville) Mr. Thomas Lee "Pee-Wee" Brown, 56, Pensacola, FL native (Fluker Funeral Home, Homerville) Mrs. Odessa T. Manson, pallbearers Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001: Mr. William F. Dukes, 90 (12-25-2001) Waycross native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. William F. Dukes, 90, died Tuesday (December 25, 2001) in the Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. He was married to the late Alice Woodard Dukes and was the son of the late A. F. Dukes and Lilian Eva Whilden Dukes and was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey H. Dukes. He was a retired office manager, with twenty-eight years of service for the Georgia Natural Gas Company. He was lifelong member of the First Christain Church where he had served as an elder, a board member and Chairman of the Board. The survivors include two sons, James Dukes (wife Lu Ann) of Waycross and William W. Dukes of Winterville; a grandson Andy W. Dukes of Waycross. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday (December 28, 2001) at the Oakland Cemetery. Elders and Diaconates of First Christain Church are to serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will recieve friends at Music Funeral Home tonight from 7 until 9 o'clock. Mr. Roger Hickson, 52 (12-23-2001) (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Roger Hickson, 52, of Waycross died Sunday morning at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Mr. Hickson has been living in Ware Co. for the past 20 years where he worked as an air conditioning repairman, and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his father Clyde Max Hickson of Patterson, two brothers Sammy Hickson of Waycross, and Johnny Hickson of Waycross, and many other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at the graveside in Lott Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Elizabeth Sauls Thrift, 57 (12-25-2001) Pierce Co. native (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) Mr. Joe Brown Daniels, 78 (12-23-2001) (Joel Chambless Funeral Home, Nahunta) Mr. Willie C. Cooper (12-26-2001) (Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. James "Jake" P. Myddelton, 79 (12-25-2001) (Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta) Mrs. Helen Fullwood, 80 (12-25-2001) Axson native (Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Savannah) Friday, Dec. 28, 2001: Mrs. Christine Loper Frazier, 73 (12-21-2001) Atkinson native (Chambless Funeral Home, Nahunta) Mrs. Jeanette Aquilla Murray, 58; Waycross native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Edward S. Twynn, 80 (12-27-2001) incomplete Willie C. Cooper (12-26-2001) (Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Keith Rogers, 31 (Creale Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, FL) Mrs. Thelma "Elizabeth" Sauls Thrift, 57 (12-25-2001) Pierce Co. native (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) Mr. Paul Eulie Colson, pallbearers Mr. Jerald "Jerry" Rowell, pallbearers Mr. Thomas J. Lee, pallbearers Mr. Steven Kip Lewis, pallbearers Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001: Mr. Albert Frank Williams (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Gladys Mae Roberts, 74 (12-28-2001) Charlton Co. native (Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston) Mr. John Wesley Smith, 46 (12-27-2001) Homerville native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Edward S. Twyne, 80 (12-27-2001) Blackshear native (Marshall Funeral Home, Blackshear) Mr. William F. Dukes, pallbearers

Dear GAWARE List Members, I have been having some serious mail problems. This is somewhat of a test, to see if my mail will now make it to the list. I have been having problems with my mail not being sent correctly to RootsWeb Lists for several months now. Some 'weird thing' concerning my ISP's mail server not sending it to the correct place. Some of you may already be aware of the information below, but for those who haven't yet heard, thought they might like to read the article. I tried to send this before Christmas along with a "Merry Christmas", but it didn't make it. So now I will say I hope you are all safe and well. I wish for each of you a very Happy New Year. Enjoy it in good health and peace. Sharon Driver Wright shadri@perry.gulfnet.com The message below is important to genealogy because we cannot access the BLM website now. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,40340,00.html They, along with the entire network of Web sites operated by the U.S. Department of Interior, were inaccessible Friday following an order by a U.S. District judge who feared flimsy security might have contributed to the loss of billions of Native American Indian trust monies.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fd.2ADI/33.77.109.168.293.2 Message Board Post: Hello, Sorry it took so long to reply,I haven't been checking the message boards . Usually there is no reply. I'm sorry to say, I do not know any Flemings and haven;t found any in the Woodley family or neighbors . In my continued search, if I come across them I will definitely send you whatever I find. Happy hunting and have a blessed New Year. Rose

Waycross Journal-Herald, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001: M. LOUISE ROSS ANDERSON BLACKSHEAR--Mrs. M. Louise Ross Anderson, 76, died early Friday morning (Nov. 30, 2001) at the Summers Landing Assisted Care Home in Douglas, following a long illness. She had been an office manager for the Big Z Warehouse, and she was a member of Mershon Baptist Church. She was a native of Homestead, Fla. but she had lived in Blackshear since 1969. Her husband, Edwin "Ed" Anderson, died in December 2000. Her parents were the late James Brown and Ida Pearl Thomas Ross. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Marshall Bradley of Douglas; two sons, Ronnie Anderson (wife Meloise) of Fernandina Beach, Fla. and Tom Anderson of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Alice Wolfe of Mary Esther, Fla. and Dorothy Cherry of Hopkinsville, Ky.; a brother, Jim Ross of Franklin, N.C.; eight grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mershon Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Sinclair officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. There will be visitation at Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home this evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Waycross Journal-Herald, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001: M. LOUISE R. ANDERSON BLACKSHEAR--A funeral service for Mrs. M. Louise Ross Anderson, 76, took place Sunday afternoon at Mershon Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Blackshear Cemetery. The pallbearers were Allen Strickland, Mike Stancil, Carl Anderson, Richard Parr, Lamar Turner, Ray Hunter and Lamar Boatright. Arrangements were with Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home. "D. Sjoberg" wrote: > > Mrs. M. Louise Ross Anderson, 76 (11-30-2001) Homestead, Fla. native > > (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) > > Does anyone have more on her? > > ==== GAWARE Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBING:send mail to > GAWARE-L-request@rootsweb.com ..change the "L" to "D" for Digest > with the single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. > Judy Roberts- Co-Hostess- j2roberts@sum.net > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I have lots of info to share on the ancestry of Sarah Jane Nunez who married John Wildes. Please contact me at dcclark@bellsouth.net LINDA

   Adrianna Nichole Kniceley    Visitation:  December 17, 2001    Services:  December 18, 2001      William Lynn Platt    Visitation:  December 21, 2001    Services:  December 22, 2001      Odessa T. Manson    Visitation:  December 24, 2001    Services:  December 24, 2001      Jerald ''Jerry'' Rowell    Visitation:  December 26, 2001    Services:  December 27, 2001      Paul Eulie Colson    Visitation:  December 26, 2001    Services:  December 27, 2001      Steven Kip Lewis    Visitation:  December 26, 2001    Services:  December 27, 2001      William F. Dukes    Visitation:  December 27, 2001    Services:  December 28, 2001

Funeral Announcements & Recently Departed ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Roger Hickson - Dec 27, 2001 Roger Hickson, 52, of Waycross died Sunday morning at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Mr. Hickson has been living in Ware Co.. Thomas J. Lee - Dec 26, 2001 Thomas J. Lee 67, of Waycross died Monday December 24, 2001 at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Waycross he was a retired diesel mechanic.. Joseph E. McGarity - Dec 26, 2001 Joseph E. McGarity, 64, died at his residence in Fernandina Beach, Fla., Saturday morning (12-22-01) after an extended illness. He was a native of Waycross, Ga., son of the late Joseph Maynard McGarity... Stokes Thrift - Dec 17, 2001 Stokes Thrift,77, of Waycross died early Monday morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a extended illness. Lillie G. Gillis - Dec 17, 2001 Lillie G. Gillis, 95, died Sunday morning (12-16-01) at the Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was a native of Axson, Georgia. Eddie Westberry - Dec 17, 2001 Eddie Westberry, 37, of Blackshear died at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Waycross, he lived most of his life in Ware County before moving to Blackshear. William Henry Maynard "Bill" Gentry - Dec 14, 2001 Bill Gentry died early Friday morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Oletha Rowell Turner - Dec 13, 2001 Oletha Rowell Turner, 87, died Wednesday (12-12-01) afternoon at the Memorial Health Center in Savannah, Georgia after a short illness. She was a native of Ware County. Mrs. Hazel L. Sewell - Dec 7, 2001 Mrs. Hazel L. Sewell, 70, of Waycross died Friday morning December 7, 2001 at Vencor Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL after an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL. John Wesley Morgan - Dec 2, 2001 John Wesley Morgan, 66, died Saturday morning (12-1-01) at his residence in Waycross after an extended illness. He was a native of Millwood, Ga. Nella B. Friedrich - Dec 2, 2001 Nella B. Friedrich, 93, died Friday morning at Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was born in the Fairfax Community of Ware County. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi , I have lots of information on Sarah Jane Nunez ancestry. Sarah Jane married John Wildes. I am more than happy to share the information that I have on Sarah Jane's anestry. LINDA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fd.2ADI/517 Message Board Post: Searching for Calvin Layton m. Salena/Selina Morris. I believe that Calvin was a school teacher. There children are Edward Lee, Fred H., Margaret Addie. I would appreciate any help.

> Mrs. M. Louise Ross Anderson, 76 (11-30-2001) Homestead, Fla. native > (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) Does anyone have more on her?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wildes, Nunez, Bray, Musgrove, Paffenroth Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fd.2ADI/370.1 Message Board Post: >From what I can tell in my gedcom file, you descend from John Wildes and Sara Jane Nunez. Your grandfather was Marion Flemming Wildes. Your grandmother (his 2nd wife) was Ethel Hagan Bray. Philip Eugene Wildes was your great-grandfather. His wife was Laura Janet Musgrove. Philip was the 9th child of John Wildes and Sarah Jane Nunez. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Sarah Jane Reynolds Paffenroth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fd.2ADI/516.1 Message Board Post: Linda: I sent a message a while back trying to determine whether I had been deleted from this mail list. Could you please advise the status? I never heard back from anyone and it appears there has not been any activity on the list since you posted the hoot owl guidelines. Also, when do you expect to have the hoot owl completed and mailed to those who subscribed? Thank you - Teresa Blevins

Monday, Dec. 17, 2001: Mr. Stokes Thrift, 77, incomplete Mr. Woodrow Wilson Kirton, Sr., 84 (12-15-2001) Fargo native, (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Woodrow Wilson Kirton, Sr. June 13, 1917 - December 15, 2001 Mr. Woodrow Wilson Kirton, Sr., 84, died Saturday (December 15, 2001) night in Satilla Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was a native of Fargo but had lived most of his life in Ware County. He was married to the late Gladys Strickland Kirton and was son of the late S. R. Kirton, Sr. and Nora Jane Smith Kirton. He retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1972 and served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. The survivors include two sons, Woodrow W. Kirton, Jr. of Blackshear, William W. Kirton, Sr. (wife Stepheny) of Waycross; three grandchildren, Jessica Ann Kirton, Zell Morgan Kirton and William W. Kirton, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Monday night from 6 until 8 o'clock. Mrs. Lillie G. Gillis, 95 (12-16-2001) Axson native (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Lillie G. Gillis, 95, died Sunday morning (12-16-01) at the Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was a native of Axson, Georgia, daughter of the late Fisher Gaskins and Janie Wall Gaskins and the widow of the late John Leon Gillis. She was preceded in death by one son Norman L. Gillis and one daughter Leonelle Gillis. She had lived most of her life in Ware County and had been making her home at Baptist Village for the past year and was a member of the Jamestown Baptist Church. She is survived by one son Johnny W. Gillis of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren Dale L. Gillis of Sebring, Fla., Norma Jean Ziebarth of Pearson, Ga., Bill Gillis of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Beverly Ann Sanders of Hoschton, Ga.; two great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews including June Driggers of Kingsland, Ga. Jane Martin of Blackshear, Ga. and Jack Douglas of Waycross. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning (12-18-01) at eleven o'clock at the graveside in the Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery near Axson, Ga. Family and friends will gather at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home at ten o'clock Tuesday morning to travel to the cemetery. Mr. Eddie Westberry, 37 (12-15-2001), Waycross native (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Eddie Westberry, 37, of Blackshear died at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Waycross, he lived most of his life in Ware County before moving to Blackshear. He was preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Westberry. He is survived by his parents Thomas Junior Westberry Sr. and Georgie Ann Westberry of Waycross, a sister Patricia Beckham and her husband Ronald of Blackshear, a brother Tommy Westberry and his wife Sherry of Waycross, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Graveside service will be held 11 AM Tuesday December 18, 2001 at the Enon Cemetery in Blackshear. The family will receive friends Monday evening at Miles-Odum Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Adrianna Nichole Kinceley, 16-months, (12-14-2001) Waycross native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Adrianna Nichole Kniceley August 02, 2000 - December 14, 2001 Adrianna Nichole Kinceley, 16 months died suddenly Friday (December 14, 2001) in an accident in Mershon. She was a native of Waycross but resided in Mershon. The survivors in include her mother, Meranda Nichole Kniceley of Mershon; her sister, Taylor Leigh Price of Mershon; Grandmother, Brenda Fullard ( Fiancee Lewis) of Mershon; Grandfather Donnie Snyder, Sr. of Hoboken; Great Grandmother, Audrey Walker of Mershon; two Great Great Grandmothers, Dollie Strickland of Waycross and Annie Perminter of Jacksonville, Fla.; Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (December 18, 2001) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will be in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Music Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. NOTE: Drowned in an oriental gold fish pond. Mrs. Kate Irene Morrell, 80 (12-14-2001) Coeburn, VA native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Kate Irene Morrell February 22, 1921 - December 14, 2001 Mrs. Kate Irene Morrell, 80, died suddenly Friday (Dec. 14, 2001) at Satilla Regional Medical Center. She is a native of Coeburn, VA, but she has resided in Waycross the past three years. She married her husband in Tennessee and moved to Virginia in 1942. After the Koren War, she moved to Ohio where she was a director on the Community Action Commission. In 1966, her and her husband moved to Edgewater, FL to enjoy retirement. She served in the United States Army during World War II in the 3rd service command as a cost accounting clerk. She was a member of the Christian Church, the Business Professional Women's Club, and the Women's Club all in New Smyrna, FL. She is the daughter of the late Samuel Ring and Nancy Hale Ring. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Morrell of Waycross; three daughters, Margaret Morgan of Conway, AR, Kathy Sayre (husband Jeff) of Columbus, OH, and Lisa Miller of New Smyrna, FL; a son, Ralph Rolland Morrell II (wife Sue) of East Wakefield, NH; six grandchildren, Michael Morrell, Melissa Morrell, Brent Medley, Erin Miller, Robbie Brown, and Natalie Brown; three great grandchildren; sister, Ellen Cern of Edgewater, FL; brother, Everett Ring of Gary, IN; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorialization will be by cremation. Mr. Clayton H. Cross, 57 (12-15-2001) Albany native (Fluker Funeral Home, Homerville) Mrs. France Lee, 77 (12-14-2001) Chatham Co. native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Henry "Bill" Gentry, pallbearers Mrs. Oletha Rowell Turner, pallbearers Mr. Franklin Boatright, pallbearers Mrs. Leona Godwin Beville, pallbearers Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001: Mr. Stokes Thrift, 77 Ware Co. native (Miles-Odum Funeral Home, Waycross) Stokes Thrift, 77, died Monday morning (12-17-01) at the Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a life long resident of Ware County, son of the late George Washington Thrift and Vernon Davis Thrift. He was a member of the Piney Grove Pimitive Baptist Church and was retired from the Wainright Abattoir. He was preceded in death by his first wife He is survived by his wife Sarah Crosby Thrift of Waycross; two daughters Debra Tatum and her husband George, Evelyn Farrill all of Waycross; one son James W. Farrill of Springfield, La.; five grandchildren William Farrill of Nahunta, Ga., Timothy, Mark and Archie Gill and Greg Farrill all of Waycross, Ga.; four step-sons Cliff Gary and wife Jean, Bobby Mitchell and his wife Vicky all of Jacksonville, Fla., Danny Gibbs and his wife Angie of Savannah, Ga., Mike Gibbs and his wife Jodie of Waycross; one step-daughter Jean Lilly of Kingsland, Ga.; one Great Granddaughter, one Great Grandson, one Great Great Grandson, fifteen Step Grandchildren, One step great great grandchild and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock (12-19-01) in the chapel of the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home from six until eight o'clock Tuesday night. George Chyler Smiley, 75, incomplete Annette Bivins Givings, 41 (12-15-2001) Blackshear native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mrs. Jannie Ruth Lee, 77 (12-14-2001) Waycross native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Miss Anna Kay Lovett, 19, (12-13-2001) Candler Co. native (funeral in Metter, GA) Mr. Fred Pittman, pallbearers Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001: Mr. Clayton Henry Cross, 57, (12-15-2001) Albany, GA native (Fluker Funeral Home, Homerville) Mr. George Chyler Smiley, 75 (12-17-2001) Pierce Co. native (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) Mr. James Gaskins, 59 (12-17-2001) (Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville, GA) Adrianna Nichole Kniceley, 16-months, (12-14-2001) (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Woodrow Wilson Kirton, pallbearers Mrs. Lillie G. Gillis, pallbearers Mr. Eddie Westberry, funeral Tuesday Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001: Mr. William Lynn Platt, 95 (12-19-2001) Dorchester Co., SC native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) William Lynn Platt October 21, 1906 - December 19, 2001 Mr. William Lynn Platt, 95, died Wednesday afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was a native of Dorchester County, SC but had lived in Waycross since 1945. He was the son of the late Tillman Harmon Platt and Georgia Fox Platt and the widow of the late Frances Graves Platt, also preceeded in death by a son Jerry L. Platt. He was retired with CSX railroad with 49 years of service. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, and a member of Masonic Lodge 305 F&AM for 52 years. The survivors include a daughter; Ellen Johnson husband Roger of Georgetown, FL, two sons; Arthur Platt wife Betty, Roy D. Platt wife Elizabeth both of Waycross, two sisters; Eunice Oliver of Charleston, SC, Ruth Doudiet of James Island SC, two brothers; LeRoy Platt of Walterboro, SC, Ellis Platt of Adams Run, SC, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. A service is planned for 11:00 am Saturday in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 o'clock Friday evening at the funeral home. Mr. John Wesley DuBose Sr., 59 (12-18-2001) Waycross native (Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL) Mr. George Chyler Smiley, 75 (12-17-2001) Pierce Co. native (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) Mrs. Annette Bivins Givings, 41, Blackshear native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Earl Stokes Thrift, 77, pallbearers Friday, Dec. 21, 2001: Mrs. Maebell Garnto Steptoe, 87 (12-19-2001) Johnson Co. native (Sims Funeral Home, Douglas) Mr. Jesse James Sanders, 79 (12-19-2001) Coffee Co. native (Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross) Mrs. Jannie Ruth (Givings) Lee, 77 Chatham Co. native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. William Lynn Platt, 95 (12-19-2001) Dorchester Co., SC (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Goerge Chyler Smiley, 75, pallbearers Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001: Mr. Albert F. Williams, 96 (12-21-2001) (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mrs. Lovie Harrus. Williams, 91 (12-20-2001) Pearson native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Esse Paul Parrish, 60 (12-20-2001) Leary, GA native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Ms. Marion J. Seadrow, 48 (12-21-2001) Waycross native (Fluker Funeral Home, Waycross) Mr. Paul Eulie Colson, 93 (12-21-2001) Blackshear native (Music Funeral Home, Waycross) Paul Eulie Colson February 29, 1908 - December 21, 2001 Mr. Paul Eulie Colson,93, died Friday morning (12-21-01) at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX after a short illness. He was a native of Blackshear and the son of the late Paul Charlton Colson and Emma Belle Sedgewick Colson and the husband of the late Joyce Mademont Colson. He was retired as a commerical artist with ABC TV. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of Las Gatos - George E. Tutt masonic lodge 292 F&AM in San Jose CA, and a Scottish rite mason He is survived by a brother; Roy Glenn Colson of Tyler,TX., a sister; Madge Imburgia of Pembroke Pines,FL., several nieces and nephews. A graveside service is planned for 11:00 am Thursday (12-27-01) in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at Music Funeral Home. The family will gaither at Jeannette Phelan residence 1660 Huckaby Rd. Dr. Jackson Thomas Griffin Jr., 74 (12-21-2001) Ware Co. native (McMullen Funeral Home, Columbus, GA)

Hello Everyone, I have been off the list for some time when the virus was going around. Thought I would try coming back since it seems the worst is over. I had some great luck with folks on this list helping me before. Can some kind person who has the 1880 census CD please check for John Joseph Everett/Everitt with wife Frances ( Mock ). Last known to be in Clinch County where they married 1871, but died in Polk County, Florida and may have been from Screven or Effingham County. I think there is a relationship or could be with this John Everitt/Everett and John Everett who married Carrie V Mock in Waycross 17 March 1898. I think Carrie was the niece of Frances. This look-up would be so much appreciated. Thank you so much. Sharon Sharon and Alex Davis Shady Acres Goat Farm Pine Mt. Ga 31822 sadav43@earthlink.net Kiko Goats

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leggett, Cook, Aycock, Eason, Simmons, Jordan, Bolts, Dents,Hooks, Hollands Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fd.2ADI/23.59.1 Message Board Post: Steve do you have anything on a John Stewart br. abt. 1854. Lived in Appling County Ga. 1880 cenus. He seemed to have dropped out of the sky into Appling County. He must of had some reason to be in this area, maybe other kin folks. The 1880 cenus shows him being born in NC. They also show his name as John D. that's wrong, his name was John R., He married Adaline Leggett of Appling County in 1878. They show in the 1890 cenus, then in 1900 Adaline shows as a widow. Not sure what happen to him or where he is buried. If any of this rings a bell or if you have any thoughts please send info. Thank you J. Wayne Stewart

yes that is my address, I have been away for a month so maybe that is the problem.. connie

Waycross Journal-Herald, Monday, December 10, 2001: MR. REVIS LEWIS DIXON Mr. Revis Lewis Dixon, 60, died late Saturday afternoon (Dec. 8, 2001) at the Satilla Regional Medical Center, following a long illness. A Pierce County native, he made his home in Waycross for a number of years and was formerly employed as a meatcutter for Piggly Wiggly and Byrd's IGA. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of a masonic lodge in Arlington, Ga. He attended Baptist church services. His father was the late Lenard Dixon. A son, John Moore Dixon, died in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lloyd Dixon of Waycross; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Crawford Dixon of Blackshear; his children, Sherry Dixon, Lisa Williams (husband Randy) and Revis Dixon Jr., all of Blackshear, Sandra Dixon (husband Jerry) and Margie McCarthy (husband Jeffery), both of Waycross, and Rodney Dixon (wife Ann) of Alma; three sisters, Linda Carstetter of Jacksonville, Diane Boyett (husband Denny) of Blackshear and Sue Baksh (husband Clif) of Middletown, Del.; four brothers, Avery Dixon (wife Gale) of Douglas, Donald Dixon (wife Betty) of Blackshear, Gerald Dixon (wife Kay) of Cumming, Ga. and Wendell Dixon (wife Sharon) of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren, David, Keith, Mike, Trey and Logan Dixon, also, Dixon, Olivia and Lucas Williams, Elizabeth and Sarah McCarthy, and Jessica Dixon; and several other relatives. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Enon Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Reavis Hickox officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 o'clock at Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home in Blackshear. Waycross Journal-Herald, Wed., Dec. 12, 2001: REVIS LEWIS DIXON SR. BLACKSHEAR--A funeral service for Mr. Revis Lewis Dixon Sr., 60, took place Tuesday morning at Enon Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Revis Hickox officiating. Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery. A Pierce County native, he made his home in Waycross for a number of years and had worked as a meatcutter at Piggly Wiggly and Byrd's IGA. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of a massonic lodge in Arlington, Ga. The pallbearers were Jamie Dixon, Ray Boyett, Clif Baksh, Tommy Lloyd, Johnny Lloyd and Carl Lloyd. Arrangements were with Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home. Waycross Journal-Herald, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001: MR. B.M. ‘MACK' CROSBY ALMA--Mr. B.M. "Mack" Crosby, 94, of West 10th Street, died early Wednesday morning (Dec. 12, 2001) at Bacon County Hospital, after a short illness. He served as Bacon County's tax receiver and tax commissioner for 32 years, and he had been a member of Alma United Methodist Church since 1942. He was born in Appling County but made his home in Bacon County most of his life. His wife was the late Lillie Dixon Crosby and his parents were Edgar and Vennie Miles Crosby. He is survived by four sons, McCoy Crosby (wife Nadine), Roy D. Crosby (wife Linda) and Michael Terry Crosby, all of Alma, and J.C. Crosby of Thomasville; three daughters, Nell Copeland (husband Payne) and Joyce DeLoach (husband John), both of Alma, and Jean Meeks (husband Billy) of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Juanita Crosby of Baxley and Aleta Druimond of Jacksonville; 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel at Crosby Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Howell, the Rev. Junior Hayes and the Rev. Billy Mac Dyal officiating. The chapel service will be followed by burial in Pine Lawn Cemetery. The family is receiving friends tonight from 6 until 9 o'clock at the funeral home. The pallbearers will be Steve Crosby, Bill Meeks, Merritt Meeks, Brad Copeland, Roy Newberry and Michael Jeffers. Everyone attending the service will be honorary escort. kimis@bellsouth.net wrote: > Teresa, > Would you mind sharing more on the following folks: > > > Monday, Dec. 10, 2001: > > Mr. Revis Lewis Dixon, 60 (12-8-2001) Pierce Co. native > > (Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home, Blackshear) > > > Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001: > > Mr. B.M. "Mack" Crosby, 94 (12-12-2001) Appling Co. native (Crosby > > Funeral Home, Alma) > > -- > Kati Smith > kimis@bellsouth.net > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/segakin > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/3043 > > ==== GAWARE Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBING:send mail to > GAWARE-L-request@rootsweb.com ..change the "L" to "D" for Digest > with the single word unsubscribe in the message subject and body. > Judy Roberts- Co-Hostess- j2roberts@sum.net > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

HI Linda we are glad your back and feeling better. we missed you Lorraine and John King

Linda - glad to have you back in one of your letters you mentioned magazines we need for deaths, births, marriages and etc. based on the Waycross Journal Herald. Is this magazines being published - if so were can be get them? Thank you and Have a very Merry Christmas

Nice to hear you are doing better and you sure sound strong...I will be looking for ward to my copies of the Hoot owl. The foothills of Ga. are beautiful place to be...Merry Christmas, Carol