Obituaries

Betty Johnson, 89, of Garland, Texas, died Sept. 13, 2012 in Golden Acres Nursing Home in Dallas, TX. Mrs. Johnson was born April 23, 1923 in Stickleyville, Virginia to the late Lucian Franklin Hammond and the late Myrtle Elizabeth Jennings Hammond. She was a member of Surrency Community Bible Church and was a member of the Gideon Auxiliary. Betty was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert J. and Jackson Y. Hammond. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Kevin M. “Kev” Bergeron, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born on December 23, 1964 in Kodiak, AK. Kev loved fishing, the World Wrestling Federation, grilling out and spending time with his daughter, Jenny. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Bergeron. [Full Story »] 

Virginia Beckworth Beasley Ford, 85, passed a Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Memorial Health Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Jacksonville, the VFW Auxiliary Women’s Group and the Women of Moose Chapter 305. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Josephine C. Moody, 74, who passed away Thursday, August 30, at her residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. [Full Story »] 

Woodrow “ Woody ” Wilson Moore, (USNR) ADJC, 92, born September 22, 1919 in Houston County, TN, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2012. He started his Navy career in 1940 serving 30+ years. He was an active member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God and had a strong love for his pastor and the church. Woody was a great storyteller and always had something to talk about. He was an avid military historian and musician. He loved bowling and golfing and continued to play up until last year. Woody was a very humble man who never considered himself a hero but rather a true American. He was preceded in death in 1993 by his former wife, Margie Louise Moore. He is survived by his wife, Florence Moore; five children, Melver W. Moore (Margaret), William E. Reiter (Patricia), Phyllis E. Cason (James H.), David Ruttan (Sharon), and Ruth Dennis (Carl); 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. [Full Story »] 

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Russell Dewayne Roddenberry, 43, who passed away August 28, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Appling County and had lived in Jacksonville for the past several years. His parents, Doc and Ruth Miller preceded him in death. [Full Story »] 

Tiesha Kenyetta Davis, 26, made the transition from earth to “Glory” at 181 Bay Street in Baxley. Tiesha was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 25, 1986 to Arthur George Davis of Chicago, IL and Karen Richburg Moore of Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Virginia Beckworth Beasley Ford, 85, passed away Sunday, September 2, at Memorial Health Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her son, Hershel Vennon Beasley; a brother, Harley Daniel Beckworth; a sister, Dora Beckworth Dukes. [Full Story »] 

Dorothy Eugenia James, 80, passed away Sunday, September 2, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was a native and lifelong resident of Wayne County; worked at Manhattan Shirt Factory and was a homemaker. She was a wonderful wife, mother and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Leroy James; three brothers, John W. Phillips, Robert Phillips and Paul Phillips and a sister Ruth Waddell. [Full Story »] 

Dr. Ralph Lightsey, a minster of 72 years, age 93, died on Sunday, September 2, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. Born in Appling County in 1918, he moved to Statesboro in 1965, where he lived until his death. Dr. Lightsey received his A.B. Degree from Mercer University in 1945; a B.D. Degree in Theology from Emory University in 1951; a Masters in Theology from Columbia University in 1955 and a Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of Georgia in 1965. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1940; he served churches in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi. After serving as an active pastor for more than 52 years, he served as a supply speaker at more than 50 churches in Bulloch and surrounding counties. In addition, he was an educator. He served 16 years as Professor of Educational Research at Georgia Southern University and as an assistant to the Vice President. Upon his retirement, the Board of Regents conferred on him the title of Professor Emeritus of Educational Research. In keeping with his concern for his fellow human being, he received the Dean Day Smith Service to Mankind Award. He was also the original owner of Lightsey Construction Company, Inc. The family would like to express their appreciation to his special caregivers, Gloria Dekle and Chyrl Johnson. [Full Story »] 

Rainge Memorial Chapel of Blackshear announces the passing of Buster Joe Price, age 70, of 288 Donnie Lewis Lane, Baxley, who passed Thursday, August 30, at his residence with loved ones at his bedside. [Full Story »]