Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Lucille White, 83, who passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Jeff Davis Hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. White along with her husband enjoyed going to area nursing homes where they would sing for the residents. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis White; parents, James and Lois Arnold Williams; two brothers, James “Buddy” Williams and Jerry Williams and sister, Doris Branch.
Survivors include her two sons, Wendell White and wife Jan and Jefferey White and wife Kim; three grandchildren, Derick White, Cory White and Ashley Edge; one great granddaughter, Everleigh Edge; one sister, Patricia Smith; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Doug Weisel and Reverend Andrew Kersey officiating.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were John Duncan, Jamie Duncan, Kevin Williams, Michael Willoughby, Hector Delgado and Chuck Thompson
Honorary pallbearers were Addie Dean, Frank O’Neal and all family and friends in attendance.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Lucille White.
Obituaries
GEORGE ALFRED MCLELLAN
George Alfred McLellan, 68, went to be with his Lord Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his home in Macon. George was born July 12, 1950 in Baxley, to the late Dennard and Mattie Lee Bennett McLellan.
Mr. McLellan was a US Army Veteran, retired from Southern Company and enjoyed his newfound adventure of a licensed ham radio operator. He loved playing with his great grandson, his three fur-babies, and he attended Central Baptist Church in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Darnell Fugate; two sons: John Dennard (Stacey) McLellan and Timothy (Timber) McLellan; an adopted daughter, Rhonda Judd Lee; a brother, David (Jeanene) McLellan; two sisters: Susan (David) Fennell and Denise (Bob) Tanner; nine grandchildren: Marli McLellan, Wyatt McLellan, Natalie Thomas, Luke McLellan, Alana McLellan, Paige Bailey, and Tanner Lee, and great grandson, Rylan McNeal; special friend Eddie Barra; along with numerous other family members and friends.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Kenyon Fennell officiating.
Inurnment was in Omega Cemetery.
‘We will always carry your memory in our hearts’.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. McLellan was a US Army Veteran, retired from Southern Company and enjoyed his newfound adventure of a licensed ham radio operator. He loved playing with his great grandson, his three fur-babies, and he attended Central Baptist Church in Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Darnell Fugate; two sons: John Dennard (Stacey) McLellan and Timothy (Timber) McLellan; an adopted daughter, Rhonda Judd Lee; a brother, David (Jeanene) McLellan; two sisters: Susan (David) Fennell and Denise (Bob) Tanner; nine grandchildren: Marli McLellan, Wyatt McLellan, Natalie Thomas, Luke McLellan, Alana McLellan, Paige Bailey, and Tanner Lee, and great grandson, Rylan McNeal; special friend Eddie Barra; along with numerous other family members and friends.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Kenyon Fennell officiating.
Inurnment was in Omega Cemetery.
‘We will always carry your memory in our hearts’.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
KATHLEEN ALLMOND BARR
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the passing of Kathleen Allmond Barr, 60, who passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 after her long hard fight with an extended illness. She was born July 12, 1958, in Bethesda, Maryland and was the daughter of Hillard Allmond and Mary Pless Allmond. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, granny, aunt and friend. She lived in Florida most of her life and had just moved to Baxley in January. Although she was only here a few short months she made many friends and touched many hearts.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Wesley Barr; sister, Bonnie Carolyn Allmond; brother, Luke L. Allmond; grandson, Jonathan Kimmons and parents, Hillard and Mary Allmond.
Survivors include her children, Jamie Smith and husband Aaron of Baxley, Anthony Wales of Baxley and Amber Barr of Milton, FL; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Lee Allmond and wife Linda, William Allmond and wife Kim, James Allmond and wife Janice and Troy Allmond; sister, Paula Cotton and Doug Tidewell and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Memorial services will be held at a later date by the family.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Kathleen Barr.
She was preceded in death by her son, William Wesley Barr; sister, Bonnie Carolyn Allmond; brother, Luke L. Allmond; grandson, Jonathan Kimmons and parents, Hillard and Mary Allmond.
Survivors include her children, Jamie Smith and husband Aaron of Baxley, Anthony Wales of Baxley and Amber Barr of Milton, FL; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Lee Allmond and wife Linda, William Allmond and wife Kim, James Allmond and wife Janice and Troy Allmond; sister, Paula Cotton and Doug Tidewell and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Memorial services will be held at a later date by the family.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Kathleen Barr.
MOLLIE SUE KELLY PARKERSON
Mrs. Mollie Sue Kelly Parkerson, 92, of Eastman, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home. Mrs. Parkerson, born February 10, 1927, was a native of Chancey, a member of Milan Church of God, graduate of Chauncey High School, and a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, arranging flowers and cooking for her church, sewing, crocheting, knitting, gardening, and baking cakes. She was a daughter of the late Ola Stewart Kelly and Ralph B. Kelly, widow of Bealer Franklin Parkerson, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Swanson, son, Terry Parkerson, Grandson, Matt Parkerson, and four siblings, Robert Kelly, Alfred Kelly, Jane Herring, and Elizabeth Minter.
Survivors include daughter, Karen P. Brown (Danny) of Eastman; son, Franklin “Frank” Parkerson Jr. (Vickey) of Baxley; son-in-law, Donnie Swanson (Sullen); seven grandchildren, Jancy Caldwell (Patrick), Bonnie Moore (Paul), Shayne Godwin (Larry), Tony Bedsole, Terri Lynn Westberry, Chris Parkerson, and Paige Waters (Jason); 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janet Wade of Douglas, Lois Meadors of New Mexico, and Joyce Bland of Chauncey; brother Stewart Kelly of Chauncey; two sisters-in-law, Louise Kelly and Katurah Kelly both of Chauncey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with the Rev. Donnie Swanson and Rev. Vaughn Clark officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include daughter, Karen P. Brown (Danny) of Eastman; son, Franklin “Frank” Parkerson Jr. (Vickey) of Baxley; son-in-law, Donnie Swanson (Sullen); seven grandchildren, Jancy Caldwell (Patrick), Bonnie Moore (Paul), Shayne Godwin (Larry), Tony Bedsole, Terri Lynn Westberry, Chris Parkerson, and Paige Waters (Jason); 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janet Wade of Douglas, Lois Meadors of New Mexico, and Joyce Bland of Chauncey; brother Stewart Kelly of Chauncey; two sisters-in-law, Louise Kelly and Katurah Kelly both of Chauncey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Chauncey City Cemetery, with the Rev. Donnie Swanson and Rev. Vaughn Clark officiating, with interment in Chauncey City Cemetery.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEDARIL MOSLEY
Ledaril Mosley, 71, of Baxley passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Appling Healthcare System.
Mr. Mosley was born January 29, 1948, in Chatham County to the late James Clisby Mosley and the late Bertie Manning Mosley. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his sisters, Alean Stanley, Birdie Lester, and Litherene Greer and his brothers, Elzie Larry Mosley, Sr., Joe Dennis Mosley, and Arthur Rayce Potter.
Survivors include his sons and a daughter-in-law, James Ledaril Mosley of Uvalda, Michael Paul and Tanya Mosley of Baxley, and William Andrew Mosley of Acworth; sister and brother-in-law, Lutricia and Ted Hudson of Jackson; grandchildren, Hunter Levi Mosley, Maci Michaela Mosley, and Anna Gail Mosley all of Baxley; and special friend, Susan McKinney. Special little next door friends, Sissy and Bubba McGuire also survive.
Graveside services were held Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Chris Floyd officiating.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Mosley was born January 29, 1948, in Chatham County to the late James Clisby Mosley and the late Bertie Manning Mosley. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his sisters, Alean Stanley, Birdie Lester, and Litherene Greer and his brothers, Elzie Larry Mosley, Sr., Joe Dennis Mosley, and Arthur Rayce Potter.
Survivors include his sons and a daughter-in-law, James Ledaril Mosley of Uvalda, Michael Paul and Tanya Mosley of Baxley, and William Andrew Mosley of Acworth; sister and brother-in-law, Lutricia and Ted Hudson of Jackson; grandchildren, Hunter Levi Mosley, Maci Michaela Mosley, and Anna Gail Mosley all of Baxley; and special friend, Susan McKinney. Special little next door friends, Sissy and Bubba McGuire also survive.
Graveside services were held Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Chris Floyd officiating.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
HELEN HUNTER ASPINWALL
Helen Hunter Aspinwall, 75, of Odum died Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wayne Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
The Appling County native had lived in Wayne County all of her adult life and was a Christian. She was the vice-president and secretary for Wayne Sheet Metal Company, a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edsel and Annie Belle Hunter.
Survivors are a husband of 53 years, Joe Aspinwall of Odum; three daughters, Karen (Randy) Williamson of Jesup, Amy Westberry and Wendi Moody, both of Odum; six grandchildren, Ashlie (Christopher) Pearce, Austin Lewis, Weston Moody, Maura Westberry, Whaley Moody, Wayden Moody; four great grandchildren, Anslie, Reese, Luke and Aiden; four sisters, Alice Faye Pittman, JoAnn (James) Dowd, Lora Carter, Doris (Charlie) Brown; a brother, E. F. (Pat) Hunter, Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Varney Aspinwall officiating.
Interment followed in the Aspinwall Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Randy Williamson, Weston Moody, Christopher Pearce, Robbie Ammons, Mike Aspinwall, Carl Scarborough, Stuart Robinson and Phil Kay.
Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Hospice of South Georgia.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
The Appling County native had lived in Wayne County all of her adult life and was a Christian. She was the vice-president and secretary for Wayne Sheet Metal Company, a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edsel and Annie Belle Hunter.
Survivors are a husband of 53 years, Joe Aspinwall of Odum; three daughters, Karen (Randy) Williamson of Jesup, Amy Westberry and Wendi Moody, both of Odum; six grandchildren, Ashlie (Christopher) Pearce, Austin Lewis, Weston Moody, Maura Westberry, Whaley Moody, Wayden Moody; four great grandchildren, Anslie, Reese, Luke and Aiden; four sisters, Alice Faye Pittman, JoAnn (James) Dowd, Lora Carter, Doris (Charlie) Brown; a brother, E. F. (Pat) Hunter, Jr.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Varney Aspinwall officiating.
Interment followed in the Aspinwall Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Randy Williamson, Weston Moody, Christopher Pearce, Robbie Ammons, Mike Aspinwall, Carl Scarborough, Stuart Robinson and Phil Kay.
Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Hospice of South Georgia.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
INEZ T. REEVES
Inez T. Reeves, 95, of Baxley, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mrs. Reeves was born September 7, 1923, to the late John Taylor and the late Bertie Lou Jones Taylor.
Mrs. Reeves was a homemaker and bookkeeper for E.C. Reeves Construction. She had a love for gardening, needlework, family and friends. She was an active member of First Baptist Church serving as Sunday School Teacher for the Children’s Department, Choir Member, Julia Jarmen Circle and Queen Esther Sunday school class.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, E.C. “Short” Reeves and daughter, Linda Gail Reeves; brothers, Audrey Taylor and Aubrey Taylor; sisters, Willie Ina Carter Woods and Jeanelle Kimbrel Mayers.
Survivors include her sister, Johnnie Faye Newton-Lamb (Orby), and her brother, Maxwell Taylor. Several special nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Howard, Rev. Tommy Jordan and Rev. Mike Redwine officiating.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery
Active pallbearers were Randy Kimbrel, John Thomas Kimbrel, Rodney Taylor, Ray Tatum, James Clark and Carson Clark.
Honorary pallbearers were Kathy Solomon, Princez Baker, Brenda Rozier, Teresa Coley and Hospice of South Georgia.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams, Kara Clark and a congregational hymn lead by Rev. Jimmy Howard.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, Ga. 31545.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Reeves was born September 7, 1923, to the late John Taylor and the late Bertie Lou Jones Taylor.
Mrs. Reeves was a homemaker and bookkeeper for E.C. Reeves Construction. She had a love for gardening, needlework, family and friends. She was an active member of First Baptist Church serving as Sunday School Teacher for the Children’s Department, Choir Member, Julia Jarmen Circle and Queen Esther Sunday school class.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, E.C. “Short” Reeves and daughter, Linda Gail Reeves; brothers, Audrey Taylor and Aubrey Taylor; sisters, Willie Ina Carter Woods and Jeanelle Kimbrel Mayers.
Survivors include her sister, Johnnie Faye Newton-Lamb (Orby), and her brother, Maxwell Taylor. Several special nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Howard, Rev. Tommy Jordan and Rev. Mike Redwine officiating.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery
Active pallbearers were Randy Kimbrel, John Thomas Kimbrel, Rodney Taylor, Ray Tatum, James Clark and Carson Clark.
Honorary pallbearers were Kathy Solomon, Princez Baker, Brenda Rozier, Teresa Coley and Hospice of South Georgia.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams, Kara Clark and a congregational hymn lead by Rev. Jimmy Howard.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, Ga. 31545.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
WAUNELL “NELL” CARTER MANN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Waunell “Nell” Carter Mann, 74, who passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a retired child caregiver for over 20 years lovingly known by all her children as Meme. Mrs. Mann as a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and a loving mother to all.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Mann; two grandchildren, Kylie Faith Taylor and Tater Taylor and parents, Alton and Mae Johnson Carter.
Survivors include five daughters, Kay Taylor and husband Wayne, Shelia Mann, Vicki Mann, Brandy M. Switzer and husband Joseph and Bethany Stipe all of Baxley; six grandchildren, Chad Mann, Kasey Taylor, Amanda Jo Terrell, Jacob Mann, Elijah Switzer and Mason Switzer; six great grandchildren, Emily Mann, Kelsey Taylor, Briley Haggard, Brayden Herrington, Garrett Gunter and Greyson Terrell; one sister, Willene Davidson of Montrose, CO and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Daniels officiating.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral service at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Joseph Switzer, Anthony Pearce, Mason Terrell, Ross Norton, Marcus Cauley and Adam Gruber.
Honorary pallbearers were all the children that knew her as Meme, Lynn Stipe and family, Joann Switzer, Anthony and Victoria Pearce and family and all friends and family in attendance.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Waunell “Nell” Carter Mann.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Mann; two grandchildren, Kylie Faith Taylor and Tater Taylor and parents, Alton and Mae Johnson Carter.
Survivors include five daughters, Kay Taylor and husband Wayne, Shelia Mann, Vicki Mann, Brandy M. Switzer and husband Joseph and Bethany Stipe all of Baxley; six grandchildren, Chad Mann, Kasey Taylor, Amanda Jo Terrell, Jacob Mann, Elijah Switzer and Mason Switzer; six great grandchildren, Emily Mann, Kelsey Taylor, Briley Haggard, Brayden Herrington, Garrett Gunter and Greyson Terrell; one sister, Willene Davidson of Montrose, CO and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Daniels officiating.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral service at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Joseph Switzer, Anthony Pearce, Mason Terrell, Ross Norton, Marcus Cauley and Adam Gruber.
Honorary pallbearers were all the children that knew her as Meme, Lynn Stipe and family, Joann Switzer, Anthony and Victoria Pearce and family and all friends and family in attendance.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Waunell “Nell” Carter Mann.
GREGORY W. KENNEDY
Gregory W. Kennedy, 61, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Appling Healthcare System.
Mr. Kennedy was born March 11, 1958, in Appling County to the late Daniel Webster “Dan” Kennedy and the late Bronnie Aycock Kennedy. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Kennedy was Vice President of Pineland Bank and served on the Appling County Hospital Authority and the Appling Heritage Center Board of Directors.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Kennedy of Baxley; daughter and son in law, Kallie and Chris Taylor of Baxley; a step son and daughter in law, Chris and Jenica Arnaud of Baxley; sister, Jan Kennedy of Baxley. Step-grandchildren, Hansen Arnaud and Dagan Metts also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Jim Snell officiating.
Interment followed in Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Ted Craven, Rocky Murphy, Brett Aycock, Chris Taylor, Chris Arnaud and Ronald Lynch.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Appling County Hospital Authority, members of the Kiwanis Club of Baxley, Officers, Director’s and Staff of Pineland Bank and the Appling County Heritage Center Board of Directors.
Musical selections were rendered by Kim Hall.
Remembrances may be made to Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, 3785 Ten Mile Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Kennedy was born March 11, 1958, in Appling County to the late Daniel Webster “Dan” Kennedy and the late Bronnie Aycock Kennedy. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Kennedy was Vice President of Pineland Bank and served on the Appling County Hospital Authority and the Appling Heritage Center Board of Directors.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Kennedy of Baxley; daughter and son in law, Kallie and Chris Taylor of Baxley; a step son and daughter in law, Chris and Jenica Arnaud of Baxley; sister, Jan Kennedy of Baxley. Step-grandchildren, Hansen Arnaud and Dagan Metts also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Jim Snell officiating.
Interment followed in Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Ted Craven, Rocky Murphy, Brett Aycock, Chris Taylor, Chris Arnaud and Ronald Lynch.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Appling County Hospital Authority, members of the Kiwanis Club of Baxley, Officers, Director’s and Staff of Pineland Bank and the Appling County Heritage Center Board of Directors.
Musical selections were rendered by Kim Hall.
Remembrances may be made to Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, 3785 Ten Mile Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
BETTY J. HAYNES
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Betty J. Haynes, 85, who passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was a native of Tift County living the past 49 years in Appling County. Mrs. Haynes was a homemaker working along side her husband at Dollywood for 10 years. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and the Adult Ladies Sunday school class.
She was preceded in death by he husband, Coleman Haynes and daughter, Pam Haynes.
Survivors include her two sons and daughter’s in-law, C.T. and Debbie Haynes and Tim and Dawn Haynes; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Wayne Williamson and Reverend James Minick officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the church.
Active Pallbearers were Linton Deloach, Paul Hutchinson, Randy Roberson, Max Roberson, Roger Lightsey and Greg Kicklighter.
Honorary pallbearers were Community Hospice staff and the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Adult Ladies Sunday school class.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty J. Haynes.
She was preceded in death by he husband, Coleman Haynes and daughter, Pam Haynes.
Survivors include her two sons and daughter’s in-law, C.T. and Debbie Haynes and Tim and Dawn Haynes; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Wayne Williamson and Reverend James Minick officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the church.
Active Pallbearers were Linton Deloach, Paul Hutchinson, Randy Roberson, Max Roberson, Roger Lightsey and Greg Kicklighter.
Honorary pallbearers were Community Hospice staff and the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Adult Ladies Sunday school class.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty J. Haynes.
ELLIS STONE, JR.
Nobles Funeral home and Crematory announces the services of Mr. Ellis Stone, Jr., 69, who passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. He was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mr. Stone was a heavy equipment operator with the Appling County Road Department retiring after 33 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Pearl Herrington Stone, Sr.
Survivors include his daughter, Erica Stone of Baxley; three grandchildren, Addison Stone, Ethan Stone and Alexis Stone; one brother, Kenneth Stone of Baxley; nephew, Taff Vaughn of Baxley and other family also survive.
Memorial services were held Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Reverend Darrell Quinn officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to memorial services at the church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Ellis Stone, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Pearl Herrington Stone, Sr.
Survivors include his daughter, Erica Stone of Baxley; three grandchildren, Addison Stone, Ethan Stone and Alexis Stone; one brother, Kenneth Stone of Baxley; nephew, Taff Vaughn of Baxley and other family also survive.
Memorial services were held Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Reverend Darrell Quinn officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to memorial services at the church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Ellis Stone, Jr.
RANDALL S CARTER
Randall S. Carter, 89, of Auburndale, Florida, passed away March 28, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Carter was born April 24, 1929, in Appling County. He moved to Auburndale as a child and was a lifelong resident. He was a retired master carpenter and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Geraldine.
Mr. Carter is survived by his four children, Rox Ann (Donnie), Gary (Gemma), Del Marie (Ken) and Donna (Jeff); his companion, Christine Skinner; 11 grandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services were held Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. James Minick officiating.
Active Pallbearers were Jonathan Overstreet, Lance Overstreet, Eric Overstreet, Zachary Overstreet, Stephen Carter and Dale Carter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Carter was born April 24, 1929, in Appling County. He moved to Auburndale as a child and was a lifelong resident. He was a retired master carpenter and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Geraldine.
Mr. Carter is survived by his four children, Rox Ann (Donnie), Gary (Gemma), Del Marie (Ken) and Donna (Jeff); his companion, Christine Skinner; 11 grandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services were held Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. James Minick officiating.
Active Pallbearers were Jonathan Overstreet, Lance Overstreet, Eric Overstreet, Zachary Overstreet, Stephen Carter and Dale Carter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
ROBERT EDGAR BRYANT
Robert Edgar Bryant, 88, of Sautee, and formerly of Appling County, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
Mr. Bryant was born August 29, 1930, in Greensboro, to the late Will Bryant and the late Julia Hutchinson Bryant. He moved to Pierce County at six years old and attended the Pierce County Schools and graduated in 1950. He married Betty Sue Boyett on January 14, 1956, and they moved to Appling County.
Mr. Bryant served two years in the United States Army and was in Korea when the truce was signed. He attended Georgia Southern College from 1957 to 1960, and received a B.S. in mathematics. During the summers of 1963-66, he attended Alabama College and earned his MAT in science. He also had a triple-major in math, chemistry, and physics. Later, in the summers of 1970-71, he attended the University of Georgia for school administration.
In his 32 years in education, Mr. Bryant taught in Appling County for five years and in Pierce County for four years before returning to Appling County for the remainder of his career; 19 of those years as the principal of Fourth District Elementary School. He was honored to have been named STAR Teacher in 1961, 1963, and 1967.
In addition to teaching and administration, Mr. Bryant also served as the golf coach and was an avid golfer himself. He led his golf team to place third in state and has been nominated twice for the Appling County Sports Hall of Fame.
Mr. Bryant was a member of Helen First Baptist Church as well as The Georgia Retired Teachers Association and the White County Retired Teachers. He was a member and former President of the Appling County Retired Educators.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ethelyn Roddenberry; and his brothers, William H. Bryant, Jack Bryant, Leonard Bryant, Dewey Bryant, and David Bryant.
Survivors include his wife, Betty S. Bryant of Sautee; his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Wayne Moody of Lawrenceville; and grandchildren, Jason (Morgan) Moody and Allison Moody (Joe) Powell.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 1, 2019 at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Holmes officiating and a eulogy by Jason Moody.
Interment followed in the church cemetery with military honors and Taps rendered by Robbie Tomberlin.
Active pallbearers were Joey Boyette, Mark Boyette, Tony O’Steen, Alan Johnson, Benji Tyre, Kerry Boyett, and Earl Boyett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 1944 Piney Grove Church Road, Bristol, GA 31518, or to Helen First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 626, Helen, GA 30545.
Musical selections were rendered by Deborah Lightsey, Charlie Lightsey and Denise Bargeron.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Bryant was born August 29, 1930, in Greensboro, to the late Will Bryant and the late Julia Hutchinson Bryant. He moved to Pierce County at six years old and attended the Pierce County Schools and graduated in 1950. He married Betty Sue Boyett on January 14, 1956, and they moved to Appling County.
Mr. Bryant served two years in the United States Army and was in Korea when the truce was signed. He attended Georgia Southern College from 1957 to 1960, and received a B.S. in mathematics. During the summers of 1963-66, he attended Alabama College and earned his MAT in science. He also had a triple-major in math, chemistry, and physics. Later, in the summers of 1970-71, he attended the University of Georgia for school administration.
In his 32 years in education, Mr. Bryant taught in Appling County for five years and in Pierce County for four years before returning to Appling County for the remainder of his career; 19 of those years as the principal of Fourth District Elementary School. He was honored to have been named STAR Teacher in 1961, 1963, and 1967.
In addition to teaching and administration, Mr. Bryant also served as the golf coach and was an avid golfer himself. He led his golf team to place third in state and has been nominated twice for the Appling County Sports Hall of Fame.
Mr. Bryant was a member of Helen First Baptist Church as well as The Georgia Retired Teachers Association and the White County Retired Teachers. He was a member and former President of the Appling County Retired Educators.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ethelyn Roddenberry; and his brothers, William H. Bryant, Jack Bryant, Leonard Bryant, Dewey Bryant, and David Bryant.
Survivors include his wife, Betty S. Bryant of Sautee; his daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Wayne Moody of Lawrenceville; and grandchildren, Jason (Morgan) Moody and Allison Moody (Joe) Powell.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 1, 2019 at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Holmes officiating and a eulogy by Jason Moody.
Interment followed in the church cemetery with military honors and Taps rendered by Robbie Tomberlin.
Active pallbearers were Joey Boyette, Mark Boyette, Tony O’Steen, Alan Johnson, Benji Tyre, Kerry Boyett, and Earl Boyett.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church, 1944 Piney Grove Church Road, Bristol, GA 31518, or to Helen First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 626, Helen, GA 30545.
Musical selections were rendered by Deborah Lightsey, Charlie Lightsey and Denise Bargeron.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
FLORETTA GIBBS KING
Mrs. Floretta Gibbs King, 93, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1925 to the late Willie and Lottie Gibbs of Surrency. She married Roger King in 1970.
She was employed with Appling County Board of Education for over 25 years. Floretta’s pride and joy was her children. She later adopted Jerome and Mary Bell. She enjoyed cooking, feeding her family and taking care of a number of children. She was a member of the Surrency Grove Baptist Church.
Proceeded in death by her husband Roger King and her sister Sevella Gibbs McNeely, three bothers; Ernest Gibbs, Dewitt Gibbs, and Moses Gibbs. She leaves to mourn her chidren; Laura Jean Roberts of Baxley, Georgia Adolph (Rose Gibbs) of Sarasota, Florida, Jerome (Beatrice) Bell of Surrency, and Mary Bell of Hinesville. Sisters Zola Mae Gibbs of Baxley, Ella Bert (Carl) Marion of Alma, and Flossie White of Surrency, one sister-in-law Gerdine Jones of Baxley. Grandchildren; Ronald (Teresa) Roberts, Jessica Lynn Roberts, Adreanna Carson, Paul (Tangela) Williams, Ta’tanisha Gibbs, Lakisha Wilkerson, Darrly Thomas, Derrick Thomas, Robert Thomas, Robin Gibbs, and Mia Williams. Thirteen great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Surrency Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Smith officiating.
Internment followed at the Surrency Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Mike Gibbs, EJ Hayes, Marcus Gibbs, Stanley Gibbs, Lothair White, and James Gibbs.
Honorary Pallbearers were Deacons and Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Music selections were made by the choir, Lance Newkirk, Bishop Sherwood Gibbs, and Jason Powell.
Professional services were entrusted to Baxley Funeral Home.
She was employed with Appling County Board of Education for over 25 years. Floretta’s pride and joy was her children. She later adopted Jerome and Mary Bell. She enjoyed cooking, feeding her family and taking care of a number of children. She was a member of the Surrency Grove Baptist Church.
Proceeded in death by her husband Roger King and her sister Sevella Gibbs McNeely, three bothers; Ernest Gibbs, Dewitt Gibbs, and Moses Gibbs. She leaves to mourn her chidren; Laura Jean Roberts of Baxley, Georgia Adolph (Rose Gibbs) of Sarasota, Florida, Jerome (Beatrice) Bell of Surrency, and Mary Bell of Hinesville. Sisters Zola Mae Gibbs of Baxley, Ella Bert (Carl) Marion of Alma, and Flossie White of Surrency, one sister-in-law Gerdine Jones of Baxley. Grandchildren; Ronald (Teresa) Roberts, Jessica Lynn Roberts, Adreanna Carson, Paul (Tangela) Williams, Ta’tanisha Gibbs, Lakisha Wilkerson, Darrly Thomas, Derrick Thomas, Robert Thomas, Robin Gibbs, and Mia Williams. Thirteen great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Surrency Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Smith officiating.
Internment followed at the Surrency Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Mike Gibbs, EJ Hayes, Marcus Gibbs, Stanley Gibbs, Lothair White, and James Gibbs.
Honorary Pallbearers were Deacons and Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Music selections were made by the choir, Lance Newkirk, Bishop Sherwood Gibbs, and Jason Powell.
Professional services were entrusted to Baxley Funeral Home.
JERRY HOWARD
Mr. Jerry Howard, son of the late Jackson and Hazel Howard, was born on August 30, 1953 in Baxley. He departed this life to rest from all his labor on March 13, 2019.
Jerry was educated in the Appling County School System. He proudly received his GED from the Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School. He was employed for many years with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Jerry was a member of Holy Temple Pentecostal Church in Glennville. During his membership he was faithful and served in various capacities, including Usher, Armour Bearer, and Bus Driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Hazel Howard; spouse, Mary Jean Howard; and siblings, Jimmy Howard, Nora Singletary, and JoAnn Simmons.
Fond memories of Jerry will be forever cherished by his stepdaughter; Nina Ellis of Baxley; siblings, Johnny Howard (Beth) of Baxley, Hezekiah Simmons of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Pat Cooper of Warner Robins; special niece, Cynthia Jamsa of Surrency; special sister-in-law, Margaret Howard of Baxley. Jerry also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish his memories that will always be filled with joy and laughter.
Funeral Services were held Monday, March 18, 2019 at Thankful New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Christopher Wilson Pastor and Overseer Dexter Edwards officiating.
Interment followed at Miles Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Erin Daniels, Raymond Killiebraw, Norman Smith, Benjie Higgins, Nick Brannon, Billy Richardson, Travis Bell, Dale Murray, Kelly Murphy, Tony Tillman, Wayne Crosby, and Kevin Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearers were James Vann, Anthony Cook, Maurice Reed, Mother Callie Fields, Jackie Smith, State of Georgia Employees, and Appling County Employees.
Musical Selections were made by the choir, Mr. Tony Tillman, and Minister Peggy Fletcher.
Professional Services were entrusted to C. M. Brown Funeral Home.
Jerry was educated in the Appling County School System. He proudly received his GED from the Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School. He was employed for many years with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Jerry was a member of Holy Temple Pentecostal Church in Glennville. During his membership he was faithful and served in various capacities, including Usher, Armour Bearer, and Bus Driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Hazel Howard; spouse, Mary Jean Howard; and siblings, Jimmy Howard, Nora Singletary, and JoAnn Simmons.
Fond memories of Jerry will be forever cherished by his stepdaughter; Nina Ellis of Baxley; siblings, Johnny Howard (Beth) of Baxley, Hezekiah Simmons of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Pat Cooper of Warner Robins; special niece, Cynthia Jamsa of Surrency; special sister-in-law, Margaret Howard of Baxley. Jerry also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish his memories that will always be filled with joy and laughter.
Funeral Services were held Monday, March 18, 2019 at Thankful New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Christopher Wilson Pastor and Overseer Dexter Edwards officiating.
Interment followed at Miles Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Erin Daniels, Raymond Killiebraw, Norman Smith, Benjie Higgins, Nick Brannon, Billy Richardson, Travis Bell, Dale Murray, Kelly Murphy, Tony Tillman, Wayne Crosby, and Kevin Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearers were James Vann, Anthony Cook, Maurice Reed, Mother Callie Fields, Jackie Smith, State of Georgia Employees, and Appling County Employees.
Musical Selections were made by the choir, Mr. Tony Tillman, and Minister Peggy Fletcher.
Professional Services were entrusted to C. M. Brown Funeral Home.
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