Obituaries

Alma Andres Hill, 92, of Jesup, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 in golden Living Center after an extended illness. The Appling County native had lived most of her life in Surrency and was a member of Surrency Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker and predeceased by her husband, Harry Ray Hill, Sr. and a daughter, Harriett Hill. [Full Story »] 

Johnnie Boyd Blanton, 90, of Hilliard, passed away on January 6, 2013, to be with her husband and love of her life. She is a native of Odum, but lived most of her life in Hilliard, Florida. She retired from Kingsley Lake Campground. She continued to enjoy visiting the lake her entire life. Her greatest passion was her family and friends. She never met a stranger and welcomed all into her home. On Sundays you could expect her famous “Southern Style” home cooked meals. Afterwards be prepared to play her favorite card game “Aggravation Rummy” where she definitely was the queen of hearts. Heaven has indeed gained a beautiful angel. “Maw”, well known to many, will be forever cherished by her loving family and friends. [Full Story »] 

Cecil Hugh Bowden, 90, of Olar, South Carolina, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Barnwell County Hospital. Bowden was a Mason and an U.S. Navy veteran. He was a loving father and grandfather. He will be missed by many. Bowden was born in Jasper County to the late John Parks and Mildred Elizabeth Aiken Bowden. He was married to the late Tommie Lee Bowden. [Full Story »] 

April 27, 1944 to Dec. 30, 2012

Annie “Dorothy” Davis, the first child of the late William H. Smith, Sr. and Nettie Mae Smith was born April 27, 1944 in Baxley. She was and always will be known as Dorothy and Mother Davis. She died Dec. 30, 2012. [Full Story »] 

Alma Andrews Hill, 92, of Jesup, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Golden Living Center after an extended illness. The Appling County native had lived most of her life in Surrency and was a member of Surrency Methodist Church. She was also a homemaker and predeceased by her husband, Harry Ray Hill, Sr. and a daughter, Harriett Hill. [Full Story »] 

Mary Lanier of Watkinsville died on January 3, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. [Full Story »] 

Martha Peavy Howell, 93, of Lyons, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. A native of Toombs County, she was born Aug. 12, 1919, to the late Robert Andrew Peavy and the late Daisy Holland Peavy. [Full Story »] 

SFC James Leroy “John” Seward, 81, of Graham, passed away on December 25, at his home. “John”, as he was known, was born on December 14, 1931 to Mrs. Anna Bell Seward and the late, Leroy Roosevelt Seward. He joined Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church at an early age and was educated in the Jeff Davis County and graduated from Baxley Training School in Baxley. After completing high school, John served his country proudly for 23 years in the United States Army.  After retiring from the Army he worked for the City of Lawton, Oklahoma, where he retired after 12 years of service. [Full Story »]