2023 Event

Saturday, April 15, 2023!

We're at the cabin this year!

We have been able to secure the Price-Delk cabin on Oatland Island for this years event.

If you are a family member, and have not received an invitation, reach out to somone on the Facebook event page, or leave a comment below.

2021 Event

We are resuming the Family Gathering for the descendants of Marion and Bessie Salter this year. Our 2021 event will be held in Jesup, at Western Sizzlin' Family Steak House. We'll meet on September 18th, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

All descendants of Marion and Bessie Salter are encouraged to make plans to attend. Also, please let other family members know of this year's event.

We'll have a small special presentation at the conclusion of the meal, and want to get family feedback regarding future Family Gatherings.

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If you are a Facebook user, please use the Facebook event page to confirm that you're going. If you need access to the page, use the comment form or send us an email and let us know.

If you do not use Facebook, use the contact form to let us know that you are planning to attend, along with how many family members are coming. Although it's certainly not required, we would appreciate it if you were able to provide names of those attending.

Also, please invite other family members to the event. Use the Facebook page if you are able.

Velma Wells Dukes

Velma Wells Dukes passed away on November 7, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Graduating as Valedictorian of her high school class at the age of 15, her brilliance served her the rest of her life. She married Wayne County native David B. Dukes on April 1, 1955, and dedicated her life to the service of her family and her church.

After 18 years, she retired as the Branch Manager and Vice President of Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit of Jesup, GA. Following her retirement, she began working as the financial secretary of First Baptist Church in Jesup, where she served in this role for over 31 years.

Her home became a welcoming beacon of warmth and love as she hosted innumerable events and fed the youth of First Baptist Church for multiple generations. She is fondly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother to all who knew her.

The full obituary is available at Rinehart and Sons Website.

Invite Family Members

Don't forget to invite family members that haven't already been invited. Over on the Facebook Event page, att the top of the page, underneath the header, is an "Invite" link.

Click that, and a listing of your Facebook friends will appear. You can filter that if you wish, or scroll through, looking for family members.

If you see that someone in the family hasn't been invited, please correct that oversight and issue the invitation from the Facebook page.

If someone isn't on Facebook, send them a link to this Website: https://www.salterfamilies.com/

Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 3.

Ole Times Buffet, Hinesville

741 E. Oglethorpe HWY, Hinesville, GA

For those who aren't familiar with Ole Times Country Buffet, here's their Website: link

Note that they have a seafood buffet on Saturdays, which may run the cost up a little. For those that don't or can't eat seafood, there will still be plenty of traditional southern cooking available: Menu

Come join us as we celebrate Dale's birthday, and catch up with other family members.

2018 Event

The family gathering of the descendants of Marion C and Bessie S Salter, will be held on November 3, 2018, the Saturday before Dale Smith's 86th birthday.

We're be gathering at 5:30 pm at Ole Times Country Buffet, 741 E Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.



If you use Facebook, visit the Salter Families Group Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SalterFamilies/) to let us know if you are attending.

If you don't use Facebook, use the contact form on this Website to let us know. Click here for the Contact Page.

Please share this page or the Facebook page with family members.

Salter Cousins Panel, 2017

At the conclusion of the 2017 Salter Family Gathering, a panel was held featuring the five surviving cousins descended from Marion C. and Bessie S. Salter of Gum Branch, Georgia.

The panel concluded the 2017 gathering, held November 11, 2017 at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, at the Price-Delk-Dawson cabin, which was the residence for Marion and Bessie Salter.

Participating in the panel were Dale Smith, Myrtice Edwards, Velma Dukes, Russell Wells, and Leo Wells.


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The sound system was provided by Bryan E. & Lee W. Steele. Video of the panel was recorded by David B. & Lynn L. Dukes, and Denise D. Voyles. Historical photos by various family members over the years were provided by Gene Wells & Richard Jones.