January 23, 1920 – October 14, 2011
Helen Foster Wood, a resident of The Carriage Club of Charlotte, NC died Friday afternoon, October 14, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, of complications from congestive heart failure. A loving wife, dedicated mother and a triple-proud grandmother, she was 91 and was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Marion Eugene (Gene) Wood, Jr., in 2009.
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Obituaries
Bertha Crosby Aldridge
Bertha Crosby Aldridge, 67, of Alma, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Aldridge was born Nov. 28, 1943 in Appling County to the late John Henry and Minnie Lee Shipes Crosby. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jennett Crawford and three brothers, J.B. Crosby, Jackerl Crosby and Earnest Crosby.
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Robert Earl Combs
Funeral services for Robert Earl Combs, 89, were held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with interment in Woodridge Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, at the funeral home.
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Virginia Hamm
Virginia Hamm, 67, of Graham, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Mrs. Hamm was born in Jesup but had lived most of her life in Graham. She was the daughter of the late Emmett Mack Moody and Vivian Combs Moody and the wife of the late John (Pee Wee) Hamm. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lawton Moody and a sister, Ann Bowyer. Virginia was an activity coordinator at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion.
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JoAnn Russell Mock
JoAnn Russell Mock, 67, of Surrency, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. JoAnn was born Dec. 21, 1943 and resided in Appling County since 1984. She was a member of EL Shaddai Revival Worship Center. Ms. Mock was employed by the Pavilion as a nurse.
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Gertie Lee Williams
Gertie Lee Williams, 87, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 16, 1923 in Appling County to the late Harvey and Bithie Harden Spell. She was a member of Baxley Church of God. Gertie Lee was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday-School Class and the Young at Heart; she was also the last living charter member of the Baxley Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Archie Williams and two grandchildren, Moranda V. Williams Cole and Garrett Waden Williams.
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David Larry Wolfe, Sr.
David Larry Wolfe, Sr., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 in Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst. Mr. Wolfe was born in Appling County and had lived here most of his life. He was retired and before retirement was employed with Rayonier as a construction worker. Wolfe attended Carter’s Chapel Church of God of Prophecy. He was the son of the late Benjamin Lainer Wolfe and the late Virdie O’Bright Wolfe.
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Joseph W. Bereta
Joseph W. Bereta, 68, died Sunday, October 2, 2011. Mr. Bereta was born April 14, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Frank Bereta and the late Charlotte Kolakuski Bereta. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Plant Hatch.
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Dorothy “Bug” J. Carter
Dorothy “Bug” J. Carter, 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 in Appling HealthCare System. She was born May 10, 1940 to the late Henry Peck Johnson and the late Tonnie Turner Johnson in Appling County and had resided here all of her life. Dorothy was a retired beautician and was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Casper Carter, a son, Dwayne “Rat” Johnson and two brothers, Henry and Howard Johnson and a sister, Betty J. Giddens.
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Frances K. Craven
Frances K. Craven, 93, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. Craven was born April 15, 1918 in Appling County to the late James Isham and Lillie Lois Sellers Kennedy. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Craven was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mitt Craven.
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Dean Hallman
Dean Hallman, 76, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Mr. Hallman was born June 11, 1935 in Appling County to the late Washington Hampton Hallman and the late Annie Lee Milton Hallman.
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Lanis Franklin Hutchinson
Lanis Franklin Hutchinson, 93, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Mr. Hutchinson was born Feb. 4, 1918 in Appling County to the late William Franklin Hutchinson and the late Jennie Carter Hutchinson. He was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. He was a Mason of Holmesville Masonic Lodge #195 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Murle Rentz Hutchinson and a son, Derrell Hutchinson.
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Catherine Kirkland
Catherine Kirkland, 69, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She was born June 14, 1942 in Appling County and had lived here most of her life. Catherine was a homemaker and had attended Spring Branch Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Charles Kirkland and the late Lillie Yawn Young and the late Seaborn Young.
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Alton L. Sease
Alton L. Sease died Thursday, September 15, 2011. Mr. Sease was born in Baxley Sept. 1, 1946 to the late Albert Lewis Sease and the late Essie Lee Ogden Sease. Alton attended the schools in Appling County and graduated in 1964 from the Appling County Consolidated High School. Alton enlisted in the United States Army July 2, 1964. He received an honorable discharge June 14, 1967. While serving his country he became an expert marksman and received the National Defense Service medal. Shortly after his discharge Alton moved to Buffalo, NY and went to work for General Mills, where he retired after 40 years of service.
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Betty Ann Lewis Sloan
Betty Ann Lewis Sloan, 64, of Jacksonville, died Friday, August 26, after a brief illness. Born September 24, 1946, Mrs. Sloan was a former resident of Appling County and a graduate of the 1964 class of ACHS.
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