Obituaries
LAURA “DENISE” PERRY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Laura “Denise” Perry, age 48, who passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Memorial Health University in Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Dale Perry, Sr. Survivors include her son, Jared Strickland of K’ville; daughter, Jessica Andrews of Baxley; mother, Gail Hollifield of Baxley; brother, Curtis Dale Perry, Jr. and wife Teresa of Cedar Crossing; sisters, Cynthia Love and husband Greg of Baxley; grandmother, Lucile Perry of Baxley; two grandchildren and many other family members. Memorial services were held Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of God with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating. All friends and family were invited. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com. Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Laura “Denise” Perry.
MARK GOLDWIRE
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Mark Goldwire, age 60, who passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Bacon County Hospital. He was a native of Appling County living the past 11 years in Baxley
Survivors include his daughter, Megan Thornton and husband Spanky of Baxley; three grandchildren, Cade Thornton, Cooper Thornton and Cohen Thornton; mother, Jean Varnadoe and husband Larry of Baxley; two sisters, Lynn Douglas and husband David of Baxley and Laura Douglas and husband Phil of Pooler; longtime friend, Nicole Best of Denver, CO; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Eulogies being given by family and friends and graveside by Larry Varnadoe.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home. The family gathered at the home of Larry and Jean Varnadoe at 386 North Main 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 Mark Goldwire.
Survivors include his daughter, Megan Thornton and husband Spanky of Baxley; three grandchildren, Cade Thornton, Cooper Thornton and Cohen Thornton; mother, Jean Varnadoe and husband Larry of Baxley; two sisters, Lynn Douglas and husband David of Baxley and Laura Douglas and husband Phil of Pooler; longtime friend, Nicole Best of Denver, CO; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Eulogies being given by family and friends and graveside by Larry Varnadoe.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home. The family gathered at the home of Larry and Jean Varnadoe at 386 North Main 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 Mark Goldwire.
JAMES WADIS HUTCHINSON
James Wadis Hutchinson, age 72, of Baxley, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mr. Hutchinson was born June 14, 1946 in Appling County and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from a career in construction with Hutchinson Homes and was a member of the Wayne Co. Jaycees. Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Tyre Hutchinson, his mother, Flora King Hutchinson, and his siblings, Clara Vickers and Johnny Hutchinson.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jayme and Susan Hutchinson of Baxley; his father, Way Hutchinson of Baxley; grandchildren, Dustin James Hutchinson, Jennifer Hope Hutchinson, and Haven Way Hutchinson all of Baxley; and step grandchildren, Shayla Moore Sellers, Amber Clark, Shelby Spell, and Tyler Spell all of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Chip Woodruff , Rev. Bryan Gill and Rev. Ronald Wilcox officiating and a eulogy by Dustin Hutchinson. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers were Craig Thomas, Delmus Spradley, Seth Yawn, Tommy King, Bub Moody, & Harry Moody. Honorary pallbearers were his extended Hutchinson and King family. Rev. Ronald Wilcox, Tyler Branch and the Spring Branch Baptist Church Choir rendered musical selections. Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Hutchinson was born June 14, 1946 in Appling County and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from a career in construction with Hutchinson Homes and was a member of the Wayne Co. Jaycees. Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Tyre Hutchinson, his mother, Flora King Hutchinson, and his siblings, Clara Vickers and Johnny Hutchinson.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jayme and Susan Hutchinson of Baxley; his father, Way Hutchinson of Baxley; grandchildren, Dustin James Hutchinson, Jennifer Hope Hutchinson, and Haven Way Hutchinson all of Baxley; and step grandchildren, Shayla Moore Sellers, Amber Clark, Shelby Spell, and Tyler Spell all of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Chip Woodruff , Rev. Bryan Gill and Rev. Ronald Wilcox officiating and a eulogy by Dustin Hutchinson. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers were Craig Thomas, Delmus Spradley, Seth Yawn, Tommy King, Bub Moody, & Harry Moody. Honorary pallbearers were his extended Hutchinson and King family. Rev. Ronald Wilcox, Tyler Branch and the Spring Branch Baptist Church Choir rendered musical selections. Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JOHN LEE “J. L.” POLK, JR.
John Lee “J. L.” Polk, Jr., age 74, of Baxley passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Mr. Polk was born March 14, 1944 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late John Lee Polk, Sr. and the late Rosella Nolan Polk. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and Army. Mr. Polk was a retired truck driver and was preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Polk and grandsons, Kevin Polk and Gavin Rowland.
John passed away peacefully at his home after a brief battle with ALS, he was surrounded by his loving family. His trucker friends knew him as “Roger Rabbit” and there is no doubt about it, when he got his new body, he jumped in that big rig and put the pedal to the metal in route to Heaven’s highway. ALS did not take away his ability to love, laugh or to fight, it did not take away his ability to let his family know how much he cares for us. He was able to leave this world with a sense of humor and he knew he was headed to a heavenly home. When we hear the thunder, we will know it’s him crankin’ up the tunes, listening to some old school rock n roll, and more than likely he is sporting a pair of cut off jeans, nobody can rock out a pair of cut offs like JL!
ALS did not take Away the Best Daddy and Papa, the Lord simply called him home. Don’t worry, Jake the Snake, Honey will look after your beloved tools. You are forever in our hearts.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Durrance Polk in Baxley; daughters, Eva Haney of Yulee, Florida, Shannon Brown of Reidsville and Toni Twiggs of Baxley; sons, John Lee Polk, III of Ohio and Dexter “Bubba” Rowland of Newnan; siblings, Betty, Ann, Jean and Hilliard. Grandchildren, Kristen, Laci, Allison, Dustin, Halie, Evan, Ethan, Madison and great grandchildren, Larson, Landon, Lucas and Matthew. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Beasley officiating and a eulogy was given by Laci Carter. Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Active Pallbearers were John Polk, III, Bryan Twiggs, Ethan Twiggs, Dustin Bass, Evan Rowland and Chayce Durrance.
Honorary Pallbearers were Regency Southern Care Hospice, Kim Willoughby, Kim Boatright, Rhonda Kaltenbach, Altamaha Home Health, Caitlin Cason and Lainey King.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
John passed away peacefully at his home after a brief battle with ALS, he was surrounded by his loving family. His trucker friends knew him as “Roger Rabbit” and there is no doubt about it, when he got his new body, he jumped in that big rig and put the pedal to the metal in route to Heaven’s highway. ALS did not take away his ability to love, laugh or to fight, it did not take away his ability to let his family know how much he cares for us. He was able to leave this world with a sense of humor and he knew he was headed to a heavenly home. When we hear the thunder, we will know it’s him crankin’ up the tunes, listening to some old school rock n roll, and more than likely he is sporting a pair of cut off jeans, nobody can rock out a pair of cut offs like JL!
ALS did not take Away the Best Daddy and Papa, the Lord simply called him home. Don’t worry, Jake the Snake, Honey will look after your beloved tools. You are forever in our hearts.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Durrance Polk in Baxley; daughters, Eva Haney of Yulee, Florida, Shannon Brown of Reidsville and Toni Twiggs of Baxley; sons, John Lee Polk, III of Ohio and Dexter “Bubba” Rowland of Newnan; siblings, Betty, Ann, Jean and Hilliard. Grandchildren, Kristen, Laci, Allison, Dustin, Halie, Evan, Ethan, Madison and great grandchildren, Larson, Landon, Lucas and Matthew. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Beasley officiating and a eulogy was given by Laci Carter. Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Active Pallbearers were John Polk, III, Bryan Twiggs, Ethan Twiggs, Dustin Bass, Evan Rowland and Chayce Durrance.
Honorary Pallbearers were Regency Southern Care Hospice, Kim Willoughby, Kim Boatright, Rhonda Kaltenbach, Altamaha Home Health, Caitlin Cason and Lainey King.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
BETH KENNEDY HORNISH
Beth Kennedy Hornish, age 77, of Baxley died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Hornish was born April 12, 1941 in Montezuma to the late Wilbur Leroy Nelson and the late Lounelle Holmes Nelson. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended the Homebuilders Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hornish also was a member of her Bridge clubs, the Arts Council and the Lions Club. She was retired from Correct Health as Vice President of Corrections Operations.
Survivors include her husband of nearly ten years, William Hornish of Baxley; daughter and son in law, Debra and Dale Wayne Arnett of Baxley; and grandson, Paxton Rodney Arnett of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Theo Arnett officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Homebuilders Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church and members of her Bridge Clubs.
Musical selections were rendered by Samantha Carter and Missy Parker.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hornish was born April 12, 1941 in Montezuma to the late Wilbur Leroy Nelson and the late Lounelle Holmes Nelson. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she attended the Homebuilders Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hornish also was a member of her Bridge clubs, the Arts Council and the Lions Club. She was retired from Correct Health as Vice President of Corrections Operations.
Survivors include her husband of nearly ten years, William Hornish of Baxley; daughter and son in law, Debra and Dale Wayne Arnett of Baxley; and grandson, Paxton Rodney Arnett of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Theo Arnett officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Homebuilders Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church and members of her Bridge Clubs.
Musical selections were rendered by Samantha Carter and Missy Parker.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
ROBERT DRAWDY
Mr. Robert Allen Drawdy, age 61, of Graham, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah.
Mr. Drawdy was born June 24, 1957 in Appling County. He was employed with Williams Brothers Trucking and a member of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Drawdy.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Williams Drawdy of Graham; son and daughter-in-law, R. Jay and Desiree Drawdy of Hazlehurst; two grandsons, Jace and Drake Drawdy of Hazlehurst; mother, Eula Mae Drawdy of Hazlehurst; brother, Kenneth Drawdy (Pam) of Baxley, nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services were held Monday, July 30, 2018 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Daniels, Rev. Joey Andrews and Rev. Tyrone L. Hutchinson officiating. Interment followed in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Larry Yarbrough, James Yarbrough, John Elton, Victor Williams, Dewayne Sellers, Roger Williams, Jacob Jackson and David Brue.
Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. Freda Jones.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Robert Allen Drawdy.
Mr. Drawdy was born June 24, 1957 in Appling County. He was employed with Williams Brothers Trucking and a member of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Drawdy.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie Williams Drawdy of Graham; son and daughter-in-law, R. Jay and Desiree Drawdy of Hazlehurst; two grandsons, Jace and Drake Drawdy of Hazlehurst; mother, Eula Mae Drawdy of Hazlehurst; brother, Kenneth Drawdy (Pam) of Baxley, nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services were held Monday, July 30, 2018 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Daniels, Rev. Joey Andrews and Rev. Tyrone L. Hutchinson officiating. Interment followed in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Larry Yarbrough, James Yarbrough, John Elton, Victor Williams, Dewayne Sellers, Roger Williams, Jacob Jackson and David Brue.
Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. Freda Jones.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mr. Robert Allen Drawdy.
RONALD E. COLLINS
Ronald Collins age 78, of Baxley died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Collins was born August 16, 1939 in Appling County to the late Alonzo Collins and the late Irma Lee Sellers Collins. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Nuclear Mechanic for Georgia Power Company.
Survivors include his daughters, Crystal Collins and Priscilla Collins both of Baxley; sons, Kelly Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, Keith Collins and Kent Collins both of Baxley; sisters, Lenna Carson of St. Simons Island and Kimberly Olds of Baxley; brother, Clifton Collins of Alabama. Grandchildren, Kameran, Kristopher, Caysea, Aubrey Sara, Chelsea and a great grandchild, Colin.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in Omega Cemetery with the Rev. Earnest Dyal officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins was born August 16, 1939 in Appling County to the late Alonzo Collins and the late Irma Lee Sellers Collins. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Nuclear Mechanic for Georgia Power Company.
Survivors include his daughters, Crystal Collins and Priscilla Collins both of Baxley; sons, Kelly Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, Keith Collins and Kent Collins both of Baxley; sisters, Lenna Carson of St. Simons Island and Kimberly Olds of Baxley; brother, Clifton Collins of Alabama. Grandchildren, Kameran, Kristopher, Caysea, Aubrey Sara, Chelsea and a great grandchild, Colin.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in Omega Cemetery with the Rev. Earnest Dyal officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JIMMIE ROSS WHITE
Jimmie Ross White, age 95, of Appling County, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. White was born January 17, 1923 in Willacoochee to the late James Elmer Ross and the late Ella Matthews Ross. She was a Homemaker and member of Liberty Community Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse G. White, Carl Wilbur Walls and sons, Hubert White and Aubrey (Tom) White.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Ila and M.C. Barlow, Lucy and Ralph Steger and Cindy and Allen Campbell; sons and daughters-in-law, J.R. and Joanne White, Ronnie and Peggy White and Leroy (Short) and Debbie White; fifteen grandchildren, twenty eight great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00am at Liberty Community Church with the Rev. Virginia Herrington and Rev. Earl Wiggins officiating. Interment followed in the Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Crosby, Stan White, Bruce White, Robert Tillman, Jack Youngblood and Roger White. Musical selections were rendered by Debbie Taylor, Sara Tanaka, Ralph Steger, M.C. Marlow and Larry Atkinson.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. White was born January 17, 1923 in Willacoochee to the late James Elmer Ross and the late Ella Matthews Ross. She was a Homemaker and member of Liberty Community Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse G. White, Carl Wilbur Walls and sons, Hubert White and Aubrey (Tom) White.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Ila and M.C. Barlow, Lucy and Ralph Steger and Cindy and Allen Campbell; sons and daughters-in-law, J.R. and Joanne White, Ronnie and Peggy White and Leroy (Short) and Debbie White; fifteen grandchildren, twenty eight great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00am at Liberty Community Church with the Rev. Virginia Herrington and Rev. Earl Wiggins officiating. Interment followed in the Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Crosby, Stan White, Bruce White, Robert Tillman, Jack Youngblood and Roger White. Musical selections were rendered by Debbie Taylor, Sara Tanaka, Ralph Steger, M.C. Marlow and Larry Atkinson.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
MICHAEL WATERS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Michael Waters, age 51, who passed away of a sudden illness Monday, July 16, 2018 while working in Northern Alabama. He was a native of Toombs County living the past several years in Appling County. He was a member of Boilermaker Local 26 out of Savannah; a longtime employee with P.C.I.
He has left behind wonderful memories of a loving husband, dad and friend. Grateful for each and every day we were blessed with his short but well life, all those new Michael received a special gift. His life was full of lessons learned in the value he showed for life each and every way. Although he had to travel for his job and spend some much time away, his presence was huge. Michael was the one who assured his young wife, Angel that when they were expecting their last child that she need not worry, everything would be fine and it was so much better than fine, it was great!
He was the husband that loved the “Honey-Do” list and took such pride in checking off each item he completed. Michael was the dad who when home did not seek that recliner, but wanted to be there at the golf tournaments, dance competition, and every event that his kids had going on in their busy lives. More important, was the time that he treasured with his family and taught them through his actions what caring was really about.
Michael was the one that showed up at your door just when that dishwasher needed to be installed and the man who while working away, called his neighbor to see how he was doing because he knew that husband was caring for a sick wife. He wanted you to know that even while away, you were on his mind. Michael was the first to let you know he was home if you needed him and the last stop he made before he left; never asking that you watch over his family while he would be away but leaving knowing that that you were honored to try stand in his vast shadow.
Michael was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Angel Waters; daughter, Madison Waters; sons Dustin Allen, Evan and Austin and his mother, Dorothy Beckum as well as many brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21 at 2pm at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Hughes officiating. Interment was at Big Creek Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A reception was held for all family and friends at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers will be Allen Turner, George Stewart, Brian Auchard, Garland Pebbles, Lee Smith and Trey Swerington. Honorary pallbearers will be the Boilermaker Local #26 of Savannah, PCI employees and Tommy Tyre.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Michael Waters.
He has left behind wonderful memories of a loving husband, dad and friend. Grateful for each and every day we were blessed with his short but well life, all those new Michael received a special gift. His life was full of lessons learned in the value he showed for life each and every way. Although he had to travel for his job and spend some much time away, his presence was huge. Michael was the one who assured his young wife, Angel that when they were expecting their last child that she need not worry, everything would be fine and it was so much better than fine, it was great!
He was the husband that loved the “Honey-Do” list and took such pride in checking off each item he completed. Michael was the dad who when home did not seek that recliner, but wanted to be there at the golf tournaments, dance competition, and every event that his kids had going on in their busy lives. More important, was the time that he treasured with his family and taught them through his actions what caring was really about.
Michael was the one that showed up at your door just when that dishwasher needed to be installed and the man who while working away, called his neighbor to see how he was doing because he knew that husband was caring for a sick wife. He wanted you to know that even while away, you were on his mind. Michael was the first to let you know he was home if you needed him and the last stop he made before he left; never asking that you watch over his family while he would be away but leaving knowing that that you were honored to try stand in his vast shadow.
Michael was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Angel Waters; daughter, Madison Waters; sons Dustin Allen, Evan and Austin and his mother, Dorothy Beckum as well as many brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21 at 2pm at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Hughes officiating. Interment was at Big Creek Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A reception was held for all family and friends at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers will be Allen Turner, George Stewart, Brian Auchard, Garland Pebbles, Lee Smith and Trey Swerington. Honorary pallbearers will be the Boilermaker Local #26 of Savannah, PCI employees and Tommy Tyre.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Michael Waters.
RAYMOND STANLEY
Nobles Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mr. Raymond Stanley, age 81, who passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. He was a Florida native living the past 43 years in Appling County. Mr. Stanley was a member of Zion Baptist Church and a United States Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stanley; grandson, Scott Anderson; great grandson, Levi Birchfield and parents, Roscoe and Hazel Weaver Stanley. Survivors are his three children, Rhonda Daniels of Jay, FL, Leonard Fowler and wife Michelle of Lacoochee, FL, and Loretta Pinkston and husband Johnnie of Baxley; six grandchildren, Todd Anderson and wife Cindy, Becky Freeze and husband Chad, Eric Daniels, Wade Fowler and fiancé Carla , Rowdy Pinkston and wife Ronnie Jean and Jennifer Norris and husband Matt; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one brother, Rocky Stanley and wife Lou and two sisters, Frances Overstreet and companion Rollie and Linda Chao and husband Al both of Zephyrhills, FL.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Wayne Williamson, Reverend Tommy Kelly and Reverend David Barber officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, July 23, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Active pallbearers were Todd Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Wade Fowler, Eric Daniels, Chad Freeze and Jimmy Twiggs. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Youmans, Nathan Youmans and Larry Youmans. The family gathered at the home of Johnnie and Loretta Pinkston at 1472 Zion Baptist Church Rd.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.noblesfh.com. Nobles Funeral Home & Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Raymond Stanley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stanley; grandson, Scott Anderson; great grandson, Levi Birchfield and parents, Roscoe and Hazel Weaver Stanley. Survivors are his three children, Rhonda Daniels of Jay, FL, Leonard Fowler and wife Michelle of Lacoochee, FL, and Loretta Pinkston and husband Johnnie of Baxley; six grandchildren, Todd Anderson and wife Cindy, Becky Freeze and husband Chad, Eric Daniels, Wade Fowler and fiancé Carla , Rowdy Pinkston and wife Ronnie Jean and Jennifer Norris and husband Matt; twelve great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one brother, Rocky Stanley and wife Lou and two sisters, Frances Overstreet and companion Rollie and Linda Chao and husband Al both of Zephyrhills, FL.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Wayne Williamson, Reverend Tommy Kelly and Reverend David Barber officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, July 23, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Active pallbearers were Todd Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Wade Fowler, Eric Daniels, Chad Freeze and Jimmy Twiggs. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Youmans, Nathan Youmans and Larry Youmans. The family gathered at the home of Johnnie and Loretta Pinkston at 1472 Zion Baptist Church Rd.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.noblesfh.com. Nobles Funeral Home & Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Raymond Stanley.
LAMAR PARKER
Lamar Parker departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Appling County Healthcare in Baxley. He was born to the late Leroy Parker and Carrie Oliphant Parker in Wrens. He attended Stapleton School System. Mr. Parker was the owner and operator of Parker’s Car Wash. He joined Harts Grove Baptist Church at a young age.
He loved landscaping and working in yards keeping them beautiful. He had a love and passion for his business of detailing cars. His greatest affection was to keep the love of his life Mother Doris Parker happy and to always keep her riding in a clean shiny car. He was well known in the community and loved by all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish many fond memories, his loving wife Doris Williams Parker; his children: Hansel (Merion) Williams of Baxley; Cynthia (Eddie) Perrymon, of Douglasville; Peggy (Terry) Wooten, Phyllis Parker, and Marvin Parker, all of Baxley; Dorothy (DeWayne) Bradley, of Dallas; Elwaner Parker of Baxley; and Jamie (Gale) Parker of Beaufort, SC; eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers Freddie (Shirley) Parker, Willie (Regina) Parker, both of Atlanta; Four sisters Margie Carter, Dorothy Wells, Christine Johnson, and Sarah Parker, all of Augusta; Mother-in-law Mother Louise Williams of Hazlehurst; One brother-in-law Larry (Sandra) Williams of Vidalia; Three sisters-in-laws Inez Garnes of Hazlehurst; Pam (Victor) Jackson of Conyers; Elvonia Williams, of Augusta and loving godchildren Brain and Dee Bryant. Also he leaves to cherish his memories, numerous aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and caring friends.
Active Pallbearers included Charles Bell, Bryson Bradley, Blake Bradley, Brian Bradley, Marcos Andrade and Cameron Parker.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:00 p.m. at Tallahassee Missionary Baptist Church. Opening prayer given by the Reverend Christopher Johnson, scripture reading by Elder Joseph Kirkland, music was provided by Sister Mattie Parker and Baxley District Mass Choir, and the committal service was by Apostle Sallie Kirkland at Hall and Wilcox Cemetary.
Services were provided by King Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hazlehurst.
He loved landscaping and working in yards keeping them beautiful. He had a love and passion for his business of detailing cars. His greatest affection was to keep the love of his life Mother Doris Parker happy and to always keep her riding in a clean shiny car. He was well known in the community and loved by all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish many fond memories, his loving wife Doris Williams Parker; his children: Hansel (Merion) Williams of Baxley; Cynthia (Eddie) Perrymon, of Douglasville; Peggy (Terry) Wooten, Phyllis Parker, and Marvin Parker, all of Baxley; Dorothy (DeWayne) Bradley, of Dallas; Elwaner Parker of Baxley; and Jamie (Gale) Parker of Beaufort, SC; eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers Freddie (Shirley) Parker, Willie (Regina) Parker, both of Atlanta; Four sisters Margie Carter, Dorothy Wells, Christine Johnson, and Sarah Parker, all of Augusta; Mother-in-law Mother Louise Williams of Hazlehurst; One brother-in-law Larry (Sandra) Williams of Vidalia; Three sisters-in-laws Inez Garnes of Hazlehurst; Pam (Victor) Jackson of Conyers; Elvonia Williams, of Augusta and loving godchildren Brain and Dee Bryant. Also he leaves to cherish his memories, numerous aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and caring friends.
Active Pallbearers included Charles Bell, Bryson Bradley, Blake Bradley, Brian Bradley, Marcos Andrade and Cameron Parker.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:00 p.m. at Tallahassee Missionary Baptist Church. Opening prayer given by the Reverend Christopher Johnson, scripture reading by Elder Joseph Kirkland, music was provided by Sister Mattie Parker and Baxley District Mass Choir, and the committal service was by Apostle Sallie Kirkland at Hall and Wilcox Cemetary.
Services were provided by King Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hazlehurst.
VERA CARTER AHL
Vera Carter Ahl, age 88, of Baxley, died July 16, 2018 in Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Mrs. Ahl was born November 21, 1929 in Appling County to the late Ruby Sr. and Zeda Carter. She was a member of Consolation Baptist Church & graduated from Baxley High School in 1947. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Drue Ahl and a sister, Mary Emma Davis.
Survivors are her daughter and son in law, Karen & Forrest Wildes of Baxley; sons and daughters in law, Drue and Brenda Ahl of Baxley and George and Kendra Ahl of Alma; sisters, Genene Murphy and Nellie Fields both of Baxley; brother and sister in law, Ruby Jr. and Judy Carter of Baxley; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Consolation Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Dubberly officiating. Interment followed in Carter Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Eric Wildes, Brock Ahl, Chester Ahl, Allen Ahl, Jeremy Hayes and Jamie Hayes. Honorary Pallbearers were the Lois Smith Sunday School Class of Consolation Baptist Church, Frances Daniels, Tansey Nail, Dana Edenfield and Glenda Thornton. Musical selections were rendered by Eric Wildes and Nathan Wildes.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Consolation Baptist Church Building Fund, 6316 Golden Isles West Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Survivors are her daughter and son in law, Karen & Forrest Wildes of Baxley; sons and daughters in law, Drue and Brenda Ahl of Baxley and George and Kendra Ahl of Alma; sisters, Genene Murphy and Nellie Fields both of Baxley; brother and sister in law, Ruby Jr. and Judy Carter of Baxley; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Consolation Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Dubberly officiating. Interment followed in Carter Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Eric Wildes, Brock Ahl, Chester Ahl, Allen Ahl, Jeremy Hayes and Jamie Hayes. Honorary Pallbearers were the Lois Smith Sunday School Class of Consolation Baptist Church, Frances Daniels, Tansey Nail, Dana Edenfield and Glenda Thornton. Musical selections were rendered by Eric Wildes and Nathan Wildes.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Consolation Baptist Church Building Fund, 6316 Golden Isles West Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
PATSY MCLEAN STONER
Patsy McLean Stoner, age 83 of Baxley, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Cotton Grove Estate in Jesup. Mrs. Stoner was born September 28, 1934 in Alma, GA to the late Dewey Jasper and Dealie Stewart McLean. Reading and teaching were her passions. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. After 35 years of service, she retired from the Appling County Board of Education where she taught high school English and Literature and served as Curriculum Director. She enjoyed gardening, playing Bridge, and RV camping with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Bud” Stoner.
Survivors include her daughters, Laury Sikes (David ) of Lawrenceville and Suzy Mercer of Alma; grandchildren, Logan (Lea) Mercer, Whitney (Alan) McGouyrk, Haley Mercer, Emily Sikes and Olivia Sikes, great grandchildren, Jace Williams, Abby McGouyrk and Gunnar McGouyrk; sister and brother in law, Cheryl and Winston Collins; sister in law, Lucille McLean Parham.
Funeral services were held, Monday, July 16, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church. Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Joe Ferguson officiated and eulogies by David Williams and Leslie Morgan. Interment followed in Stewart Family Cemetery in Bacon County. Active pallbearers were Jeff McLean, Calvin Collins, Steve Pickering, Lee Johnson, Doug Doyle and Larry Knight. Honorary pallbearers were the staff and residents of Cotton Grove Estate, Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Hospice of South Georgia and
Appling County Retired Educators. Musical selections were rendered by David Williams and Leslie Morgan.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Survivors include her daughters, Laury Sikes (David ) of Lawrenceville and Suzy Mercer of Alma; grandchildren, Logan (Lea) Mercer, Whitney (Alan) McGouyrk, Haley Mercer, Emily Sikes and Olivia Sikes, great grandchildren, Jace Williams, Abby McGouyrk and Gunnar McGouyrk; sister and brother in law, Cheryl and Winston Collins; sister in law, Lucille McLean Parham.
Funeral services were held, Monday, July 16, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church. Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Joe Ferguson officiated and eulogies by David Williams and Leslie Morgan. Interment followed in Stewart Family Cemetery in Bacon County. Active pallbearers were Jeff McLean, Calvin Collins, Steve Pickering, Lee Johnson, Doug Doyle and Larry Knight. Honorary pallbearers were the staff and residents of Cotton Grove Estate, Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Hospice of South Georgia and
Appling County Retired Educators. Musical selections were rendered by David Williams and Leslie Morgan.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
HENRIETTA GIBBS
Mrs. Henrietta Armstrong Gibbs, 94, passed in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Grove Baptist Church in Surrency, GA, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery.
A native of Ludowici, GA, Mrs. Gibbs was the widow of Mr. James Gibbs, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 14, 2003. A devout Christian and devoted homemaker, she had lived in Tallahassee since 1992. Treasuring her love are her daughters; Bessie (Robert) Bryant, Annette (Frederick) Garnette, Rose Marie (Eugene) Parsons, Karen (Billy) Fletcher and Susette (Michael) Bouie, sons; Robert (Shirley), Thomas and Frederick (Gwen) Gibbs; daughter-in-law, Brenda Gibbs; and several grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her children; James Jr., Romania Samuel, Nancy, Mary Linda and Barbara.
Tillman of Tallahassee served the family of Henrietta Gibbs, with assistance from Dorchester Funeral Home.
A native of Ludowici, GA, Mrs. Gibbs was the widow of Mr. James Gibbs, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 14, 2003. A devout Christian and devoted homemaker, she had lived in Tallahassee since 1992. Treasuring her love are her daughters; Bessie (Robert) Bryant, Annette (Frederick) Garnette, Rose Marie (Eugene) Parsons, Karen (Billy) Fletcher and Susette (Michael) Bouie, sons; Robert (Shirley), Thomas and Frederick (Gwen) Gibbs; daughter-in-law, Brenda Gibbs; and several grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her children; James Jr., Romania Samuel, Nancy, Mary Linda and Barbara.
Tillman of Tallahassee served the family of Henrietta Gibbs, with assistance from Dorchester Funeral Home.
PHILLIP MICHEAL “MIKE” CLOUD, SR.
Mr. Phillip Micheal “Mike” Cloud, Sr., age 67, of Lyons, died Friday, July 6, 2018, in the Jeff Davis Hospital after a sudden illness. He was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, a graduate of Daviess High School in Owensboro, Kentucky, and moved to Vidalia in 1970. He moved to Augusta in 1982 and was a superintendent at Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, until its completion. He returned to Toombs County in 1991 where he retired after seventeen years at Edwin I. Hatch Power Plant as site manager with Williams Industrial Services Group. He attended Marvin United Methodist Church, was an avid hunter, and was actively involved with all his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Neal and Mary Helen Walker Cloud.
Mr. Cloud is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Sara A. Cloud; two children, Phillip Michael Cloud, Jr. and wife Jennifer and Phillisa Cloud Frost and husband Kenton all of Lyons; six grandchildren, K.D. Frost, Trey Cloud, Thomas Cloud, Kara Frost, Tye Cloud, and Tate Cloud; one sister, Susan Cloud Shoemaker of Grand Junction, Tennessee; six brothers, Bill Cloud and wife Gail of the Five Points Community, Clarence Cloud and wife Tedra of Vidalia, Dennis Cloud of Thomson, Jim Cloud of Appling, and Tim Cloud of the Five Points Community, and Rudy Cloud of Vidalia; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Billy Worthington, Steven Cloud, W.T. Jackson, Charlie Hall, Owen Dukes, and Greg Dukes. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cloud is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Sara A. Cloud; two children, Phillip Michael Cloud, Jr. and wife Jennifer and Phillisa Cloud Frost and husband Kenton all of Lyons; six grandchildren, K.D. Frost, Trey Cloud, Thomas Cloud, Kara Frost, Tye Cloud, and Tate Cloud; one sister, Susan Cloud Shoemaker of Grand Junction, Tennessee; six brothers, Bill Cloud and wife Gail of the Five Points Community, Clarence Cloud and wife Tedra of Vidalia, Dennis Cloud of Thomson, Jim Cloud of Appling, and Tim Cloud of the Five Points Community, and Rudy Cloud of Vidalia; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Billy Worthington, Steven Cloud, W.T. Jackson, Charlie Hall, Owen Dukes, and Greg Dukes. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.
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