Obituaries

Harry Wilford Harden, 90, of Glennville, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was born December 3, 1922 in Ocala, Florida to Patrick Henry and Mary Lou Barber Harden. He had lived in Baxley for many years moving to Glennville in 1979 and was a World War II Army Veteran. Harden retired from Baxley Electric and was a retired Freewill Baptist minister after 57 years of service where he served many churches to include Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Glennville, Bethany Freewill Baptist in Hazlehurst, Corinth Freewill Baptist in Alma, Philadelphia Freewill Baptist in Folkston. He was a member of VFW Post #8379 and a member of Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by, parents, daughter and son-in-law, Annie Ruth and Doc Miller, and grandson, Dewayne Roddenberry. [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles announces the death of Eloise Steedley Hunter, 84, who passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was a native of Appling County. She retired as a LPN at Appling General Hospital; was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star. [Full Story »] 

Johnny Wilson “J.W.” Lewis, age 79, of Baxley, died Monday morning, November 18, 2013 at the Appling Healthcare System. Lewis was born March 3, 1934 in Jeff Davis County and was the son of the late John and Seenia Varnadore Lewis. He was a retired farmer and a member of Miles Chapel Baptist Church. Lewis served in the United State Air Force in the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of America. He was preceded in death by four sisters. [Full Story »] 

Swain Funeral Home announces the death and funeral services of Richard Marlin Sellers, age 65, of Baxley. Mr. Sellers died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Odum. [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Donnie Lee “Fat Boy” Adkins, 39, who passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Appling County. He was a retired welder; a Baptist by faith and an avid biker. Donnie always brought joy to everyone and brought a smile to everyone’s face. [Full Story »] 

Roy Omer Aldridge, age 72, of Alma died Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Aldridge was born December 17, 1940 in Bacon County to the late Thomas Omer and Myrtie Mae Hersey Aldridge. He was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was employed by General Housing. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Crosby Aldridge and a brother, Harry Aldridge. [Full Story »] 

Lizzie Alice Griffis, age 81, of Blackshear, died Friday morning (11/15/13) at the Pierce County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Ms. Griffis was born February 11, 1932 in Screven to the late Lonnie Melton and Mattie Viola Thornton Griffis. She had lived in K’ville most of her life before moving to Blackshear in the early 90’s. She had farmed with her family for many years, but retired from the school nutrition department at Fourth District Elementary School in the Appling County School System. She was also a longtime faithful member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Frances Marie Reynolds, 73, passed away Thursday, November14, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care Hospice after a brief illness. She was a resident of Appling County most of her life. Marie was a retired presser at Ship and Shore and attended Philippi Baptist Church. She was loved and will be missed by many. [Full Story »] 

Napoleon Bryant, Sr., died on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Lumber City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lumber City surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born to the late Walter Bryant and Kate Blaine Bryant on Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Nicholls. Deacon Bryant was a faithful member of the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and member of the choir. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country honorably and with distinction. [Full Story »] 

Harold Edward “Ed” Rentz, Sr., 74, of Baxley, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Carolyn Reynolds Roberson, 57, who passed away November 3, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Richmond Hill after an extended illness. She was a native of Appling County, a seamstress and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. She was a wonderful cook and a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. [Full Story »]