Birth Date: 1968-03-21

Deceased Date: 2015-09-30

Obituary:
Ms. Ruthy Mae Martin-Dailey was born on March 21,1968 in Sanford Florida to Willie and Brigitte Martin. She departed this life on September 30, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK.


Ruthy grew up as a military brat and moved several times.
Her father's last move was to Oklahoma, where she then graduated from Lawton High in 1986. She resided in Lawton for several years, moved to North Carolina, and then made her final residence in Moore, Oklahoma in 2013.


She worked as an IT Specialist for companies to include: FSNB, Robert Half, and Pelco. Her last position was as a Senior Analyst contractor for a local communications company.


She is survived by her Son: John Dailey Jr. and his wife Stacey Dailey (Moore, OK), her Daughters: Jakreshia Dailey (Aldie, VA) and Jasmine Dailey (Moore, OK), Grandchildren: Aiyana Bell (Aldie, VA), Isabella, Joseph, Alyssa, Brianna, John Dailey III, (Moore, OK), Siblings: Steven, Will, Jerome, Robert, Michael, Dieter, Debra, Jacqueline and Gwen. She had several Nieces and Nephews. A few she was very close to: Cornelius, Alvin, Chanta, Shatia, Devonte, and Monica. Aunts and Uncles: Inez, Aaron, Willie B, Willa Mae, and Herkey. Several cousins and BestFriends/Sisters: Cheryl Gilmore and Lisa Clark, and several other friends she has known and met throughout the years.


She is preceded in death by her father Willie, mother Brigitte, brother Cornelius and grandma Ruthie Mae.

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A tribute to my little sis...

To my baby sister this is from me to you.
Growing up we had our fun and we had our trials but no matter what we still loved each other.
The things we did together and our memories I will cherish forever,

I still love you the same as if you were still here with me, laughing during the good times and crying during the bad ones.
As children we were practically joined at the hip,
But we grew up and grew apart, as most siblings do.
We had our own set of friends and our own set of goals for our lives, but that still didn't change the fact that we were sisters.
There was nothing that I wouldn't do for you and nothing that you wouldn't do for me.
I always wish you were still here with me enjoying life,
But I can understand why God would want such a beautiful angel on his side from now until eternity.
Just know that I love and miss you,
And this is the tribute to you, my baby sis.

Birth Date: 1904-12-25

Deceased Date: 1969-09-28

Obituary:
To our belove father Willie James Martin you will always be in our hearts we miss and love you foreverâ

Birth Date: 1941-03-14

Deceased Date: 2011-06-03

Obituary:
Willie "Robert Lee Manuel" Martin, Age 70, passed at his home.
Willie a native of Sanford Florida was born on March 14, 1941.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served 22 years of service then worked 10 years in federal service.  He was a memeber of Community Baptist Church, Norman, Oklahoma.
Survivors include his five daughters, Jacqueline, Gwendolyn, Debra, Ruthy, and Keisha. Five sons, Jerome, Will Jr, Steven, Michael, and Robert. Three sisters, Willa Mae, Inez, and Herkey,  two brothers Willie and Aaron. 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren. His ex wife, Brigitte.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Manuel and Ruthie Mae Williams, and son Cornelius.

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To My Daddy,
I want you to know I love you and miss you very much. I will truly miss your phone calls and hearing your voice. I know God looked around his garden and found an empty place. And then he looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain, he knew that you would never get well on earth agin. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
Love your daughter Ruthy Mae

Birth Date: 1920-06-29

Deceased Date: 2015-11-10

Obituary:
Mary Lou Nance departed this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at the age of 95.
   She was preceded in death by:  a devoted husband, Deacon A. J. Nance, three children:  James Otis Nance, Bertha Lee Elias, and Charles Nance, Sr,. her parents; Henry Martin, Sr. and Bertha Thomas Martin, siblings, Nettie Annie Mae Mackey, Henry Martin, Jr., Eugene Martin, Gennie Mae Parham and Robert Martin.
   

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: seven children, Nathaniel (Faye) Nance, Sr. Vienna, Georgia, Beulah Nance, David Nance, Aaron Dennis Nance, Viola Earnestine Nance, all of Cordele, Georgia, Bau Bau K. Nance, Boston, Massachusetts, and Gwendolyn Nance, Indianapolis, Indiana.  A devoted nephew whom she helped to rear, Arthur James (Mary) Nance, Cordele, Georgia, and over 37 grandchildren, innumerable great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, several devoted cousins, Hattie Carol Shipman, Donna Bateman, and Joann Martin, all of Ashburn, Georgia, Eddie Martin, Sanford, FL, and Clifford Martin, Jacksonville, FL, a devoted and caring caretaker, Diane Manning, Cordele, Georgia, and many other relatives and many sorrowing friends.

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The world became a better place on June 29, 1920 when God allowed Henry and Bertha (Thomas) Martin to give birth to a young child which came to be known as Mary Lou Martin Nance. She grew up around Arabi, Georgia and often talked about how she use to walk miles through the woods just to attend church.
Mary Lou (Martin) Nance and A. J. Nance were united in marriage in August, 1939 for a total of 73 years; and to that union ten children were born.
Mary Lou (Martin) Nance was baptised as a member of Little Rock Baptist Church in Arabi, Georgia. At the time when churches served as schools, she worked as a teacher's assistant for many years. In later years, she and her husband opened Nance Texaco Service Station where she served as the bookkeeper until they both retired. She enjoyed attending church, watching television, and spending time with her family and visiting a few friends.
Mrs. Nance really was a private person versus her husband who never met a stranger. However, she shared a special relationship with her children and grandchildren, she managed to treat everyone with the same loving spirit. Unequivocally, she was the shining light that guided the hearts of her family. She was firm; she meant what she said, and said what she meant. Her unwavering faith and strength went a long way in molding any and all that had the pleasure of being in her presence.

Birth Date: 1925-02-25

Deceased Date: 1982-06-23

Obituary:
My Dad was a loving caring father loved and is miss
he loved me and my sibling, We are so thankful to God for giving us such a wonderful father, we are bless above measure for the time we had you in our lives, Dad you are so missed we cherish the time we had and the love you shared Rest In Peace knowing one day we'll meet again
taking one Day at a time leaning and depending on God who is the author and finisher of our faith
James,Helen,Gale,Clifford,Leroy,Lester,Earic,Fred

Birth Date: 1922-04-13

Deceased Date: 1983-07-17

Obituary:
Daddy, you will always be in my heart. I miss you so much. No matter how old I get I will always be your baby girl. As I think back, as a little girl, I could never do wrong in your eyes. You had me completely rotten. I miss you so much Daddy. Rest In Peace. I love you.

Birth Date: 1941-07-29

Deceased Date: 2011-01-09

Obituary:
My sister Bertha, named after my grandfather Henry Martin's wife Bertha Thomas. Bertha was Henry Martin's first granddaughter. I will always remember you sister for how kind you were. You were always so giving. I will always miss you. My fondest memories are living with you in Atlantic City and baby sitting my neices Karen, Vicki, and Nephew Rodney. Later Sherese and Nadira were added. I love and miss you, as I'm sure your children do as well. Will see you in the afterlife with our parents and their guidance.

Birth Date: 1900-11-14

Deceased Date: 1951-03-12

Obituary:
Leslie A Taylor, Sr was born in Arabi, GA to Malinda Martin and Will Taylor. He was a graduate of Gillespie Institute where he was mentored by the Rev. Dr. and Mrs Clark who recognized his intellectual abilities and helped him to enter Lincoln University, a Black Presbyterian college in PA, where he completed both his undergraduate work and seminary. He married Rebecca Patterson and two children, Leslie A, Jr and Olga L were born to this union.
Leslie was the pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Chapel and founding pastor of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Plainfiled, NJ from 1931 until his death. He served as chrm, planning comm, Board of Christian Educ, Linccoln Univ.summer conf for young people, 1943-45; exec sec, Presbyterian Council of North and West, 1945-1952;editor annual minutes, 1943-49; pres., Plainfield Interracial Comm, 1236-39; pres, Presbyterian Ministers' Assoc of NY and NJ, 1939-1940: pres,. Plainfield Council for World Friendship, 1947-49; member, Comm on Civil Rights, 1960; author: The Mission of Jesus, A.M.E.Z. Q., 1939.
He is survived by his son, daughter, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

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To my beloved father, the Rev Leslie A Taylor, Sr, you are truly missed everyday. You were the source of my wisdom and compassion. You taught me what it meant to be a committed Christian and the need to walk in the shoes of the other. You were a man of the ages who ca