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Mr. Charles E. Kight Sr., 82, of Baxley, formerly of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mr. Kight was born November 25, 1936, in Jeff Davis County to the late John Earnest Kight and the late Donnie Clifton Kight. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, owner of CTC Industrial Supply Company and member of Union Springs Baptist Church. Charles was an exceptional basketball player for Jeff Davis High School, having held the highest scoring game record for many years, and winning a basketball scholarship to South Georgia College, Charles instead chose to join the Army. He was also an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Gertrude Sinclair, Edelle Crosby, John W. Kight, Gene  Kight, and George Kight.
 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilene Sellers Kight of Baxley, two daughters, Angie Wilcox (Kelvin) of Hazlehurst, Julie Curbow (Greg) of Warner Robins, step-daughter, Shannon Corbitt (Chris) of Hazlehurs, son, Charles E. Kight Jr. (Chuck) (Cathy) of Sylvania, sisters, Mary Lee of Hilton Head, Donna Skeen of Atlanta, Betty Faulk of Hazlehurst, and Dianne Kight of Snipesville, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survived.
 
Funeral Services were held Monday December 31, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at Union Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Hutchinson and Rev. Ryan Lamb officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

Active pallbearers were Charles E. Kight III, Casey Wilcox, Ross Curbow, Johnny Faulk, Hal Faulk, Greg Kight and Jim Jarrard.

Musical selections were rendered by Nell Mullis and Lorie Ann Lewis.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Charles E. Kight Sr.

Clark Fayne Cooper, 68, of Eatonton, died Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born in Jesup to the late Fred and Emojean Sellers Cooper of Surrency.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger “Jake” Cooper, Mose Cooper, and Phillip Cooper, and baby sister, Earline Cooper.

Clark was a graduate of UGA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He earned his license as a Certified Public Accountant. His career was in Federal Service retiring as the Regional Audit Manager of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General in Atlanta. Clark was known to be most content with a fine cigar, a good beer, and watching his beloved “DAWGS” play football.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy Hardy Cooper; brothers, Scott (Beverly) Cooper of Surrency, Fred (Shari) Cooper of Rincon, and sister, Emily Cooper Harrison of Statesboro, in-laws, Glen and Margie Peacock Hardy of Decatur, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held in Baxley at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests your consideration of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway, N., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Dennis William “Dub” Bryant, 21, who passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Appling County, a member of Oak Grove Church of God and a devoted father who was loved by many.

Dennis was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Concepcion Perez.

Surviving is his mother, Chandra Denise Bryant, father, Marcos Perez, step father, Raul Maldonado, children, Isabella Chanel Bryant and Ivy Cynclair Bryant, fiancé, Nia Dicker, brothers, Nathan Maldonado, Raul Maldonado, Dinky Anderson, Shawn Anderson, Jason Perez and Devin Perez, sisters, Victoria Maldonado and Christina Horvath, grandparents, Chandra Jones, Reverend Dennis and Martha Bryant, Gabina Rojas and Matias Perez, nieces, nephews and other family members also survive.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverends Nathan Dyal and Wayne Crummey officiating.

Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.

Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Thursday at the funeral home chapel.

Active Pallbearers were Jordan Vann, Jason Perez, Raul Maldonado, Nathan Maldonado, Dylan Lee, Leslie Stanfield, Brian Bryant and Steven Witherspoon.

Honorary Pallbearers were the Oak Grove Church of God and St. Paul.

The family assembled at the home of the Reverend Dennis and Martha Bryant at 112 Pleasant Grove Church Rd.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Dennis William “Dub” Bryant.

Aleene Bowen, 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Pavilion.

She was a devoted and loving wife to Donnie for sixty years. Together they worked hard to build a life and raise their son, Ricky. Aleene loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As a MeMe, she especially took great pleasure in spoiling her only grandchild, Kayla. A member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Aleene loved her church family and found much joy from singing in the choir and being a member of the Willing Workers Sunday school class. She loved the Lord and through her Christian example she taught those around her the importance of loving one another and living a life of character. Adored by her family and friends, Aleene was known for her sweet and fun-loving personality. She will be missed but will remain in the hearts of her loved ones.

She was born January 7, 1936, in Hazlehurst, to the late Curtis and Evelyn Sellers Branch. Aleene was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Bowen, brothers, James, Jerrel, Alfred, Glynn and Wilton Branch, sisters, Evalina Hamilton and Fay Williamson.

Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Richard and Jerrie Ann Bowen of Baxley, granddaughter Kayla Wiggins and husband Christopher, great granddaughters, Ella Kate Ball and Emie Klaire Ball all of Baxley, sister, Sharon (Z.A.) Music of Waycross, brothers, Roger Branch, Bobby  (Linda) Branch and Dorsey (Donna) Branch all of Winter Haven, FL, sisters in law, Harriet Branch of Hazlehurst and Sandy Branch of Hinesville, special cousins, Geneva Lightsey and Jeanette Merrier, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. The Rev. Brad Park officiated.

Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Christopher Wiggins, Cole Crosby, Brantley Crosby, Kalin Peavy, Charles Davis and Brentley Smith.

Honorary pallbearers were members of Woodlawn Baptist Church, special caregivers Barbara Johnson, Lori Futch, Becky Holton, Debbie Davenport along with the Nurses and CNA’s of the Pavilion B Hall and Dr. Errol Graham.

Remembrances may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 218 Woodlawn Church Road, Baxley, Ga. 31513 or Gideons International, P. O. Box 403, Baxley, GA 31513

Musical selections were rendered by Kim Hall.

Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Barbara Tollison Barnes, 86, who entered into rest December 25, 2018, were conducted Saturday December 29, at 2:00 p.m., from the First Baptist Church of Baxley. The Rev. James W. Howard, Jr. officiated. Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.

Mrs. Barnes was a life-long resident of Baxley, and an active member of the First Baptist Church where she shared her faith through service to others. She was a graduate of Baxley High School and Shorter University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Education. Mrs. Barnes maintained friendships with her college suitemates throughout her life and was a financial supporter of her alma mater. She was an avid reader who kept up with current events and news through three daily paper subscriptions. Mrs. Barnes enjoyed traveling with her late husband and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was married to Dr. Thomas J. Barnes, Jr. for 52 years who was a registered pharmacist and owner of Barnes Drug Store. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey Olin Tollison and Mary Wilma Lynn Tollison.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Carole Barnes, Baxley, two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Greg Yonchak, Louisville and Ellen and Jay Howard, Waycross, seven grandchildren, Tom (Adele) Yonchak, Drew (Mary Wilkes) Yonchak, Daniel (Jessica) Yonchak, Walt (Darby) Howard, Lauren Howard, Jennifer (Thomas) Cargile and Whitney (Jon) Erwin, seven great-grandchildren, Anne Rankin, Margaret, Tommy, Elizabeth, Bennett, Ethan and Karley.

Pallbearers were Tom Yonchak, Drew Yonchak, Daniel Yonchak, Walt Howard, Thomas Cargile and Jon Erwin.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Baxley, 15 North Main Street, Baxley, GA 31513.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta was in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com

On January 4 the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) issued a press release that details charges that have been filed against six individuals involved with the murder of Dennis Bryant on Sunday, December 30 at the Key West Inn in Baxley.

Rocky Wheeler, Rhett Wheeler, Louis Torres, Gabrielle Labaco, Catherine Zipperer and Daisy Lott, all of Baxley, have been charged with felony murder with the intent to commit robbery, with more charges likely to follow.

The GBI and the Baxley Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance including the Appling County Sheriff’s Office, Appling County EMS, Appling County EMA, Appling County Coroner’s Office, and the Brunswick Circuit District Attorney’s Office. The GBI and the Baxley Police Department would also like to thank the citizens of Appling County and the City of Baxley for their cooperation in this investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Baxley Police Department at (912) 367-8305 or the GBI office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103.

NOTICE
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 (b)(2), an Open Records Officer has been designated for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office. Please submit all requests for Open Records to the following individual:
Cathy Browning
Open Records Officer
Post Office Box 369
Woodbine, Georgia 31569
Phone: (912) 576-3599
Email:cbrowning@pacga.org

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING.
All creditors of the estate of JOHN WILTON JOHNSON, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the estate.
This 11 day of December, 2018.
MARY ANN GRIFFIS EXECUTOR OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN WILTON JOHNSON, DECEASED
c/o E. PRESTON JOHNSON, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304
BAXLEY, GA 31515

TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # B003 020
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 341, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia and more particularly described as follows: commencing at the point on the west side of Junior High Drive or Warrick Street Extension. Said point of commencement being the point where the west side of Junior High Drive intersects the east side of a county road, said county road connects Junior High Drive with U.S. Highway No. 1. The southward property line extends westward along and abutting the north side of the county road for a distance of 150 feet to an iron pin; thence turning and running north 5 degrees 18 minutes east a distance of 80.70 feet to an iron pin; thence turning and running north 80 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds east a distance of 150 feet to an iron pin located on the west right of way of Junior High Drive; thence turning and running along and abutting the west right of way of Junior High Drive a distance of 146 feet, the point of commencement. Said land being the east portion of Lot 1 Block 8 of the Southwood Subdivision plat. Bounded, now or formerly, as follows: north by Lot 2, Block 8; east by Junior High Drive; south by a county road and west by the remaining portion of Lot 1, Block 8.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON AND AFTER
THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019.
THE TAX DEED TO WHICH THIS NOTICE RELATES IS DATED THE 3rd DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2017, AND IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK
546 AT PAGE 808.
THE PROPERTY MAY BE REDEEMED AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019.BY PAYMENT OF THE REDEMPTION PRICE AS FIXED AND
PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY,
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE TO:
OLIN WOOTEN
243 ALMA HWY
HAZLEHURST, GA 31539

TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 0030 169
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 535, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia consisting of 1.00 acre, more or less, and being more particularly described as Tract 1 on a plat prepared for Guy Saint-Vil and Vainqueur Pierre by Martin Surveying & Mapping dated October 2-3, 2006, and recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 356, in the Office of the Clerk of the superior Court of Appling County, Georgia. Said tract of land being a portion of Lot 30 conveyed to Guy Saint-Vil and Vainqueur Pierre from A. Freddie White by warranty deed dated November 6, 2006, and recorded in Plat Book 423, Pages 291-282 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia. Also conveyed herein is a perpetual non-exclusive easement, as set forth in a deed of record in Deed Book 431, Page 537.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON AND AFTER
THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019.
THE TAX DEED TO WHICH THIS NOTICE RELATES IS DATED THE 3rd DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2017, AND IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK
546 AT PAGE 809.
THE PROPERTY MAY BE REDEEMED AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019. BY PAYMENT OF THE REDEMPTION PRICE AS FIXED AND PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY,
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE TO:
OLIN WOOTEN
243 ALMA HWY
HAZLEHURST, GA 31539
12/19-1/9

NOTICE
GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of CARLTON MINCEY, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
December 6, 2018
SHERRY M. BRITT, Executrix of
The Estate of CARLTON MINCEY, deceased
Wm. Terry Turner
P.O. Box 328
Baxley, GA 31515
912-367-0311
terryturnerlaw@gmail.com

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of BETTY C. LEWIS, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Betty C. Lewis, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 13th day of December, 2018.
Jeffrey Lee Lewis, Co-Executor
John Campbell Lewis, Co-Executor
Estate of Betty C. Lewis
288 Fair Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000

Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate “Called To Love” have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at Barnes Street, Baxley, Ga and its initial registered agent at such address is Amy C. Branch.

TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 0086 005
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 4th Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 1.81 acres, more or less, of original Land Lot 3 and being bound now or formerly, as follows: north and east by lands of Bill Tomberlin; south by County Road 219; west by County Road 478. Said tract of land being more particularly described as follows: commence at the intersection of the east right of way line on County Road 478 with the north right of way line of County Road 219; from said point of commencement run north 7 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds east a distance of 255.66 feet; thence turn and run south 89 degrees 06 minutes 32seconds east a distance of 311.14 feet’; thence turn and run south 07 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds west a distance of 255.66 feet; thence turn and run north 89 degrees 06 minutes 32 seconds west a distance of 311.14 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract of land being more fully shown on a survey and plat thereof dated January 22, 1987, by Merlin J. Tomberlin
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON AND AFTER
THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019.
THE TAX DEED TO WHICH THIS NOTICE RELATES IS DATED THE 3rd DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2017, AND IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE
SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK
546 AT PAGE 804.
THE PROPERTY MAY BE REDEEMED AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE 14th DAY OF JANUARY 2019. BY PAYMENT OF THE REDEMPTION PRICE AS FIXED AND PROVIDED BY LAW TO THE UNDERSIGNED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
PLEASE BE GOVERNED ACCORDINGLY,
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE TO:
OLIN WOOTEN
243 ALMA HWY
HAZLEHURST, GA 31539

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RAYMOND LORD,
DECEASED.
ESTATE NO. 2018-107
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern,
Elizabeth Lord has petitioned to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Raymond Lord deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before January 22, 2019.
All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be (scheduled at a later date).
If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
This 20 day of December, 2018.
Diane Hallman
Judge of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
12/26, 1/2, 1/9 & 1/16

There have been debates as to the responsibilities of marital partners virtually since the first marriage between Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Though the roles seemed much simpler more than two thousand years ago, nothing in what’s considered a biblical marriage has really changed over the course of time. God’s charge that the man shall be the head and priest of his household still holds true as Ephesians 5:23 (KJV) states; “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.”

Many men readily acknowledge this scripture and use it to “justify” oppressive behaviors toward their wives. The assertion that “God made me the head of my house and you have to do what I say” stems from utter ignorance and a grossly misguided authoritative concept. Taken in proper perspective, the more accurate interpretation would lend to the fact that the husband is ultimately responsible and held accountable for the goings-on within the realm of his household. I Timothy 3:5 (KJV) establishes; “For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?” As such, the position of the man as head of his house is one of responsibility as opposed to privileges most often self-imposed.

From the foundation of the universe, God created everything necessary to...

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I am not very good at prognostications. But I am always full of hope.  There are a number of events I would love to see happen in 2019; so much so that I have already written a short release on each should they occur. That way, I will look very smart and since I will already have told you about them, I will have more free time to pursue my dream of playing “Sweet Betsy from Pike” on my ukulele with the New York Philharmonic. (Spoiler alert: There will be no encores because that’s the only song I can play on my ukulele.)

So, let’s get right to the I-hope-we-read stories in 2019:

PUBLIC SCHOOLTEACHER COMMITTEE TO STUDY DELAYING START OF GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. A committee of public schoolteachers is looking at when the General Assembly should begin its yearly legislative sessions. They were inspired by a bunch of state senators who think they know best when schools should start without asking teachers for their opinions. “We have made no definite decisions,” a spokesperson declared, “but we want to give our intrepid public servants time to go work and play at Six Flags and Stone Mountain Park to make up for the inconvenience they say they will face if Georgia dares to put the education of our young people ahead of their bottom line.” At this point, the schoolteacher committee is leaning toward recommending a half-day session, which would give legislators enough time for a free meal from lizard-loafered lobbyists but not enough time to dump more taxpayer money into private school scholarships.

FORMER KNEE-JERK COLIN KAEPERNICK PROMISES TO CONCENTRATE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BIRDS. Colin Kaepernick says he is through kneeling because of his lumbago and the fact that Americans have found out they can live without watching his fellow multi-millionaire knee-jerks disrespect their country on Sundays. He will, instead, join the #MeToo movement and concentrate on his colleagues who slap around their girlfriends. He has also announced that he is growing a nest of robins in his hair.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA APOLOGIZES FOR BEING THE OLDEST STATE-CHARTERED UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION, HAVING MORE RHODES SCHOLARS THAN ALL OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE COMBINED AND A LOAD OF FIVE-STAR ATHLETES. In a rare move, the administration at the University of Georgia has apologized for being excellent at so many things. “While it is not our fault that we were the first state-chartered university in the nation and that we keep having all these Rhodes scholars selected and five-star athletes wanting to come to school here,” a spokesperson said, “we are aware that not every institution is as blessed as we are.” He blames much of the controversy on a certain modest and much-beloved columnist who won’t quit talking about the place.

GUN ADVOCATES SCORE MAJOR VICTORY WITH GUNS UNDER THE GOLD DOME. With guns currently allowed in churches, bars, public buildings, college campuses and the like, gun proponents are hailing the efforts of Rep. Mandi “Annie Oakley” Ballinger, R-Cherokee, and Rick “Shoot low, boys. They’re ridin’ Shetlands” Jasperse, R-Jasper, to promote legislation allowing Georgians to pack heat under the Gold Dome. “It occurred to us that if we allowed guns everywhere else but the state Capitol,” they said, “it would make us look like a couple of hypocrites.” Political observers say the term “shooting down legislation” will now take on a whole new meaning.

TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE ON TWITTER THE WITHDRAWAL OF U.S. FROM THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS AFTER HE FIRES FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN. President Donald Trump surprised Congress today by tweeting that the U.S. will no longer be a member of the League of Nations as soon as he fires Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. Staff members will draw straws to determine who will have to go tell the president that there is no League of Nations anymore and that by law he can’t fire the chairman of the Federal Reserve. The president will go on Twitter and criticize his staff as lazy, incompetent and stupid and wonder who hired them. Staff will then draw straws to determine who will have to go tell him he did.

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC TO FEATURE SPECIAL UKELELE PERFORMANCE IN 2019. The prestigious New York Philharmonic is proud to announce a special appearance by C. Richard Yarbrough, noted ukeleleist, who will perform “Sweet Betsy from Pike” in the key of C. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, we regret Mr. Yarbrough will not be performing encores. 

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb.

I just today had a chance to sit down and talk with some older relatives that I haven’t seen in a while. As we talked of genealogy, traveling to famous places, and passing plants along to other people, I thought again of the interconnectedness of generations. When I was younger, I never thought much about history in a personal way. I always liked to read about it, but then I’ll read almost anything, including the cereal box. Now that I’ve aged a bit, I see the past in a different light.

My Uncle Solomon Nichols was quite a historian and thought everyone else should be, too. Not so. My father never cared much for it, even as he grew older. At family reunions Uncle Sol, the oldest brother, was always ensconced in his folding metal chair with like-minded folk gathered around to talk away a few hours about past generations. Daddy, the youngest, always chose the other side of the building. He preferred to talk about the present, maybe crack a joke or two, and catch up with relatives he hadn’t seen in a while. Many are the times Aunt Stell would say to Uncle Sol, “Now, Sol, Luther’s heard that story a million times. He doesn’t want to hear it again.”

Funny. I wish he were here to tell me those stories one more time. I didn’t listen very well back then. I would now.

Daddy did tell me many of the family stories. He especially liked the stories about his mother, my grandmother. An outspoken lady, she said what she thought when she...

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Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Harley C. Crapps, age 84, who passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a retired loom fixer at Hazlehurst Mills and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Stallings Crapps, son, Ronnie Crapps, great grandson, Robbie Jerome Crapps, Jr., great granddaughter, Georgia Jewel Crapps, parents, Jessie and Wealthy Hardwick Crapps, brother, James Crapps and sister, Neil Wise.

Survivors include two sons, Billy Joe “BJ” Crapps and wife Latrelle and Charlie “CC” Crapps and wife Barbara both of Baxley, nine grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, daughter in law, Patsy Crapps of Hazlehurst, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Gary Conger officiating.

Interment followed in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation was held Friday, December 21, 2018, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home

Active Pallbearers were Jerome Crapps, Tony Crapps, Dewayne Crapps, Jody Crapps, Michael Stallings and Freddy Stallings.

Honorary pallbearers were Faith Baptist Church members and Spanish Oaks Hospice staff.

The family gathered at the home of Jerome Crapps at 40 Johnson Street, Baxley.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Harley C. Crapps.

Louise Scarborough, age 90, of Baxley, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Appling Healthcare System under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.

Mrs. Scarborough was born September 26, 1928, in Appling County to the late William Homer Youmans, Sr., and the late Maybelle Carter Youmans. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scarborough was preceded in death by her husband, Judson C. Scarborough and a son, Stanley D. Scarborough.

Survivors include her sons, Richard W. (Wilma) Scarborough and Daniel W. (Julie) Scarborough all of Baxley; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Scarborough of Baxley. Ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Gardner officiating. 
Interment followed in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Reid Lovett, Tommy Youmans, Shane Youmans, Greg Thomas, Alton “Bub” Moody and Robert Drawdy.

Honorary pallbearers were all friends in attendance.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31406.

Musical selections were rendered by Debra Youmans and the Asbury United Methodist Church Choir.

Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

On Sunday, December 30, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Baxley Police Department to assist with a death investigation.

On December 30, at approximately 2:39 a.m., a 911 call reported a shooting at the Key West Inn, 53 Heritage Street, Baxley. The initial investigation indicates that the victim, Dennis Bryant, 21, and his girlfriend, Nia Dicker, 18, were followed to the motel by Rocky Wheeler, 17, Rhett Wheeler, 21, Louis Torres, 19, Gabrielle Labaco, 18, Catherine Zipperer, 17, and Daisy Lott, 18, to confront Bryant about an incident that had occurred earlier in the evening. As Bryant was getting items from his vehicle, he was assaulted by Rocky and Rhett Wheeler. During the assault, Bryant was shot and died from his injuries. Torres was also shot and later transported to a hospital in Savannah with a non-life threatening injury.

Rocky and Rhett Wheeler, Torres, Labaco, Zipperer and Lott are currently in custody related to the death of Bryant. Bryant’s body will be transported to the GBI Crime Lab in Savannah for an autopsy.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Baxley Police Department at 912-367-8305 or the GBI in Douglas at (912) 389-4103.