Claude Ellerson Bird, Jr., age 90, of Baxley, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
Mr. Bird was born December 4, 1927, in Metter, to the late Claude Ellerson Bird, Sr. and the late Ruby Collins Bird. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as a MYF Leader, Sunday school teacher and served with the United Methodist Men. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America having been awarded The Silver Eagle in 2004, Golden Eagle in 2006, and honored with a Georgia State Senate Resolution for 60 years of service. Mr. Bird was also a Mason and a member of the Baxley Exchange Club.
Mr. Bird was preceded in death by his wife, Cleora Bird, sons, Kelly Bird and Claude Allen Bird.
Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Gary and Leta Bird of Baxley; granddaughter, Rachel Bird of Baxley; great grandson, Harrison “Cricket” Tillman of Baxley; daughter in law, Denise Bird Pittman of Vidalia; special niece and caregiver, Sarah Smith and a special caregiver, Kathy Sellers. Special dogs, Heidi and Annie.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 29, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eve Tomberlin and Rev. Steve Meguiar officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Melvin Carter, Larry Callaway, Mitch McLean, Allen Carter, Mike Carter and Ian Dieball. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Trinity Sunday School Class.
Musical selections were rendered by Tripp Hardee and Jimmy Johnson.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Boy Scouts of America Troop 472 c/o First United Methodist Church 217 South Main Street, Baxley, Ga. 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Obituaries
EUNIE E. ANDREWS
Eunie E. Andrews, age 81, of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mrs. Andrews was born October 27, 1937, in Royston, to the late Anderson Nathaniel Hill and the late Pearl Carlton Hill. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Andrews was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Lee Andrews, Sr.
Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Vickie and Pete Rizzardi of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Kathy and Paul Graham of Hazlehurst; sons and daughters in law, Sammy, Jr. and Nancy Andrews and Joey and Judy Andrews all of Hazlehurst; sisters, Myrtle Chasteen of Brunswick and Betty Nell Frost of Waynesville; brothers, Boyce Hill of Lyons and Andy “Junior” Hill of Brunswick. Seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Andrews and Rev. Royce Hulett officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma.
Active pallbearers were Chris Nail, Donnie Lewis, Jimmy Twiggs, Kendall Medders, Jason Taylor, Pete Rizzardi, Daryl Hill and Cody Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Wendell Crosby, Ed Lashley, Jimmy Lee Williams, Duane and Linda Brooks, Glenda Crosby, Marlin Altman and Dorthy Altman.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Andrews was born October 27, 1937, in Royston, to the late Anderson Nathaniel Hill and the late Pearl Carlton Hill. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Andrews was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Lee Andrews, Sr.
Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Vickie and Pete Rizzardi of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Kathy and Paul Graham of Hazlehurst; sons and daughters in law, Sammy, Jr. and Nancy Andrews and Joey and Judy Andrews all of Hazlehurst; sisters, Myrtle Chasteen of Brunswick and Betty Nell Frost of Waynesville; brothers, Boyce Hill of Lyons and Andy “Junior” Hill of Brunswick. Seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 2, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Andrews and Rev. Royce Hulett officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma.
Active pallbearers were Chris Nail, Donnie Lewis, Jimmy Twiggs, Kendall Medders, Jason Taylor, Pete Rizzardi, Daryl Hill and Cody Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Wendell Crosby, Ed Lashley, Jimmy Lee Williams, Duane and Linda Brooks, Glenda Crosby, Marlin Altman and Dorthy Altman.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
DEBRA BRANCH WIGGINS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Debra Branch Wiggins, age 61, of Baxley who passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Debra was born on August 19, 1957, to the late Marsha Bake Branch and Alvin Edward (Eddie) Branch.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Grady Steven Branch.
Survivors include a son, Shane Wilcox of Baxley; two daughters, Crystal Patchen and Megan Gray and husband Kevin both of Baxley; one sister, Meleia Dudek of Charleston, SC; one brother, Michael Edward “Buddy” Branch of Baxley; three grandchildren, Brady Morris, Bella Gray and Gabriel Shane Wilcox; several nieces and nephews and other family also survive.
Graveside memorial services were held Friday, October 26, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Joe Ferguson officiating.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Debra Branch Wiggins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Grady Steven Branch.
Survivors include a son, Shane Wilcox of Baxley; two daughters, Crystal Patchen and Megan Gray and husband Kevin both of Baxley; one sister, Meleia Dudek of Charleston, SC; one brother, Michael Edward “Buddy” Branch of Baxley; three grandchildren, Brady Morris, Bella Gray and Gabriel Shane Wilcox; several nieces and nephews and other family also survive.
Graveside memorial services were held Friday, October 26, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Joe Ferguson officiating.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Debra Branch Wiggins.
BOBBY SHIPES
Bobby Shipes, age 77, of Baxley, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Shipes was born October 26, 1940, in Appling County to the late Elbert Shipes and the late Elvie Thomas Shipes. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy and worked for many years with Howard’s Custom Slaughtering and was the custodian of First Baptist Church.
Mr. Shipes was also preceded in death by his twin brother Bill Shipes, brother Jimmy Shipes, sisters Deanie Kersey and Lucy Overstreet; and a great granddaughter, Hope Lorianne Harmon.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Vinnie Hughes Shipes; son, Danny Shipes, Sr.; daughter, Sheri Lynn Shipes; grandsons, Danny Shipes, Jr. and Grady Wyman Shipes; granddaughter, Kristena Lynn Harmon; great grandchildren, Harley Lee Harmon, Haliegh Lynn Harmon, Hunter Leif Harmon, Lyla Irene Shipes, and Amya Grace Shipes; brothers, David “Chuppie” Shipes and Wadis Shipes; sisters, Dianne Wilson and Brenda Love; loving sisters-in-law, Bertie Shipes, Marina Newton, and Jean Kersey. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Several special friends include Hilda Brannen, Pam Swain, Elesa Varnadore; his dogs who loved him dearly, Nell, Gizmo, and Taz.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Weldon, Dr. Tommy Jordan and Rev. Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Shipes, Jr., Kevin Shipes, Terry Kersey, Curtis Shipes, Samuel Hughes, and Rex Hughes. Honorary pallbearers were Dane Cauley, Dobbie Cauley, Dewey Cauley, Doug Cauley, Drew Cauley, Dennis Cauley, Charles Griffin, Tommy Youmans, Shane Youmans, Bill Tharpe, Roy McLung, Kenny Wright, and all friends in attendance.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Shipes was born October 26, 1940, in Appling County to the late Elbert Shipes and the late Elvie Thomas Shipes. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy and worked for many years with Howard’s Custom Slaughtering and was the custodian of First Baptist Church.
Mr. Shipes was also preceded in death by his twin brother Bill Shipes, brother Jimmy Shipes, sisters Deanie Kersey and Lucy Overstreet; and a great granddaughter, Hope Lorianne Harmon.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Vinnie Hughes Shipes; son, Danny Shipes, Sr.; daughter, Sheri Lynn Shipes; grandsons, Danny Shipes, Jr. and Grady Wyman Shipes; granddaughter, Kristena Lynn Harmon; great grandchildren, Harley Lee Harmon, Haliegh Lynn Harmon, Hunter Leif Harmon, Lyla Irene Shipes, and Amya Grace Shipes; brothers, David “Chuppie” Shipes and Wadis Shipes; sisters, Dianne Wilson and Brenda Love; loving sisters-in-law, Bertie Shipes, Marina Newton, and Jean Kersey. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Several special friends include Hilda Brannen, Pam Swain, Elesa Varnadore; his dogs who loved him dearly, Nell, Gizmo, and Taz.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Weldon, Dr. Tommy Jordan and Rev. Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Shipes, Jr., Kevin Shipes, Terry Kersey, Curtis Shipes, Samuel Hughes, and Rex Hughes. Honorary pallbearers were Dane Cauley, Dobbie Cauley, Dewey Cauley, Doug Cauley, Drew Cauley, Dennis Cauley, Charles Griffin, Tommy Youmans, Shane Youmans, Bill Tharpe, Roy McLung, Kenny Wright, and all friends in attendance.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JOHN “BILL” SPELL
John “Bill” Spell, age 91, of Baxley died Friday, October 26, 2018, at Appling Healthcare System.
Mr. Spell was born September 30, 1927, in Appling County to the late James Kazell Spell and the late Nora Magdaline Knight Spell. He was a member of Baxley Church of God and was the former owner of Spell Bee Company.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Hilda Jean Spell of Baxley; four daughters and sons in law, Jeanette Tillman of Brunswick, Linda and Billy Wayne Sellers, Michelle Spell and Amy and Kelly Carter all of Baxley; two sons and daughters in law, Gerald and Aleta Spell of Valdosta and Steven and Jeanne Spell of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Darvin and Wilma Spell of Baxley; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the Baxley Church God with Rev. Lamar Lee, Rev. Rick Brown, Rev. Benji McReady, and Rev. David Barber officiating.
Interment followed in Friendship Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Andrew Spell, Nathaniel Spell, Jonathan Spell, Eric White, Caleb Carter, Josh Barber, Dalton Brannen, Luke Langlois and Conner White.
Musical selections were rendered by Jeanne Spell, Javan Anderson and the Baxley Church of God Choir.
Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Spell was born September 30, 1927, in Appling County to the late James Kazell Spell and the late Nora Magdaline Knight Spell. He was a member of Baxley Church of God and was the former owner of Spell Bee Company.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Hilda Jean Spell of Baxley; four daughters and sons in law, Jeanette Tillman of Brunswick, Linda and Billy Wayne Sellers, Michelle Spell and Amy and Kelly Carter all of Baxley; two sons and daughters in law, Gerald and Aleta Spell of Valdosta and Steven and Jeanne Spell of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Darvin and Wilma Spell of Baxley; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at the Baxley Church God with Rev. Lamar Lee, Rev. Rick Brown, Rev. Benji McReady, and Rev. David Barber officiating.
Interment followed in Friendship Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Andrew Spell, Nathaniel Spell, Jonathan Spell, Eric White, Caleb Carter, Josh Barber, Dalton Brannen, Luke Langlois and Conner White.
Musical selections were rendered by Jeanne Spell, Javan Anderson and the Baxley Church of God Choir.
Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JAMES ALDEN REYNOLDS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for James Alden Reynolds, Sr. 86 of Baxley (formerly of Marietta) passed away on October 20, 2018 after an extended illness. He was a resident at Cedar Plantation in Metter and was under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Clarence and Venice Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his wife Frankie E. Reynolds, son, James Alden Reynolds, Jr., three brothers Joe Reynolds, Billy Reynolds, Bobby Reynolds, two sisters, Maifred Phillips and Martha Simmons, one sister-in-law Shirley Stoner.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Cindy Reynolds-List of Baxley, two sisters Nina Price of Cleveland, Mississippi, Barbara Reynolds of Houston, Texas, sister-in-law Nan W. Ellis of Kennesaw. Grandchildren Josh Reynolds, John and wife Deanna Reynolds, Janna Reynolds-Threatt and husband Daniel Threatt all of Baxley. Three great grandchildren and special friend and caretaker Renee Rentz also survive.
Mr. Reynolds received his Bachelor’s degree in education from Delta State University and later obtained his Master’s in education from Ole Miss and the University of Georgia. He retired from the Cobb County Board of Education where he taught mathematics and driver’s education. Mr. Reynolds had a passion for sports and coached basketball and football for many years. He also taught swimming lessons at his home in Marietta for many years and is fondly remembered by many in Cobb County for his service in education and involvement in athletics. Mr. Reynolds was an extraordinary man with a beautiful soul. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held Tuesday October 23, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of James Alden Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Clarence and Venice Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his wife Frankie E. Reynolds, son, James Alden Reynolds, Jr., three brothers Joe Reynolds, Billy Reynolds, Bobby Reynolds, two sisters, Maifred Phillips and Martha Simmons, one sister-in-law Shirley Stoner.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Cindy Reynolds-List of Baxley, two sisters Nina Price of Cleveland, Mississippi, Barbara Reynolds of Houston, Texas, sister-in-law Nan W. Ellis of Kennesaw. Grandchildren Josh Reynolds, John and wife Deanna Reynolds, Janna Reynolds-Threatt and husband Daniel Threatt all of Baxley. Three great grandchildren and special friend and caretaker Renee Rentz also survive.
Mr. Reynolds received his Bachelor’s degree in education from Delta State University and later obtained his Master’s in education from Ole Miss and the University of Georgia. He retired from the Cobb County Board of Education where he taught mathematics and driver’s education. Mr. Reynolds had a passion for sports and coached basketball and football for many years. He also taught swimming lessons at his home in Marietta for many years and is fondly remembered by many in Cobb County for his service in education and involvement in athletics. Mr. Reynolds was an extraordinary man with a beautiful soul. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held Tuesday October 23, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of James Alden Reynolds.
RAYMOND MARTIN LORD
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Raymond Martin Lord, age 70, who passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and retired from Amercord in Lumber City after 25 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Ann Lord of Baxley; two sons, Marvin Kamalakis and wife Trina of Hazlehurst and Mark Kamalakis of Baxley; two daughters, Rena Kamalakis of Hazlehurst and Tonya Lopez and husband Lionel of Nichols; four grandchildren, Harley Kamalakis of Bristol, Trevor Kamalakis of Reidsville, Keith Dyal of Bristol and April Kamalakis of Hazlehurst; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 26, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mark Grimes officiating.
Interment will follow in the Zoar Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Ricky Stone, James Roach, Lionel Lopez, Don Rentz, Richard Dennis and Aaron Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be the all-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 Raymond Martin Lord.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Ann Lord of Baxley; two sons, Marvin Kamalakis and wife Trina of Hazlehurst and Mark Kamalakis of Baxley; two daughters, Rena Kamalakis of Hazlehurst and Tonya Lopez and husband Lionel of Nichols; four grandchildren, Harley Kamalakis of Bristol, Trevor Kamalakis of Reidsville, Keith Dyal of Bristol and April Kamalakis of Hazlehurst; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 26, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mark Grimes officiating.
Interment will follow in the Zoar Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Ricky Stone, James Roach, Lionel Lopez, Don Rentz, Richard Dennis and Aaron Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be the all-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 Raymond Martin Lord.
SHELTON RAY BENNETT
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Shelton Ray Bennett, age 64, who passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Appling Health Care Systems. He was a native of Waycross living most of his life in Baxley. He was retired from the city of Alma and was currently a handyman for Norman McKenzie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Ezra and Bessie Strickland Bennett, Sr.; two brothers, Loren Ezra Bennett, Jr. and William Wardell Bennett; one niece, Cathy Coleen Swain; two nephews, David Overstreet and Leo Estell Swain.
Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen Overstreet and husband Tommy of Baxley and Susie Swain and husband Tracey of Alma; five nephews, Ryan Perry, Tracy Swain, Jr. of Alma, George Swain of Alma, Billy Overstreet of Baxley and Gary Overstreet of Waycross; four nieces, Gloria Bass of Alma, Keisha Richards of Hazlehurst, Torie Branch of Hazlehurst and Ginger Perry of Baxley; five great nieces; seven great nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating.
Interment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Ryan Perry, Gary Overstreet, Billy Overstreet, Norman McKenzie and William Fuprell.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Shelton Ray Bennett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren Ezra and Bessie Strickland Bennett, Sr.; two brothers, Loren Ezra Bennett, Jr. and William Wardell Bennett; one niece, Cathy Coleen Swain; two nephews, David Overstreet and Leo Estell Swain.
Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen Overstreet and husband Tommy of Baxley and Susie Swain and husband Tracey of Alma; five nephews, Ryan Perry, Tracy Swain, Jr. of Alma, George Swain of Alma, Billy Overstreet of Baxley and Gary Overstreet of Waycross; four nieces, Gloria Bass of Alma, Keisha Richards of Hazlehurst, Torie Branch of Hazlehurst and Ginger Perry of Baxley; five great nieces; seven great nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating.
Interment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Ryan Perry, Gary Overstreet, Billy Overstreet, Norman McKenzie and William Fuprell.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Shelton Ray Bennett.
DONALD RAY “DON” TOMBERLIN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Donald Ray “Don” Tomberlin, age 60, who passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at his residence in Surrency.
Don was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a truck driver with Miller Transport and a member of Zion Church of God. He loved his family, NASCAR and was an avid University of Georgia football fan.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Letha Perry Tomberlin.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Price Tomberlin of Surrency; daughter, Holly and husband Stacy Igou of Baxley; son, Jason and wife Katie Tomberlin of Surrency; grandchildren, Kaley Igou, Shane Richards and Lilly Milkell; brother, James and wife Marla Tomberlin of Surrency; and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. from the Zion Church of God with the Reverends Danny Horne and R.M. Warren officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the Zion Church of God.
Active Pallbearers will be James Tomberlin, Clay Delk, Brent Tomberlin, Justin Baxley, Stacy Igou, Clyde Smith and Billy Reese. Honorary Pallbearers will be all in attendance.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Donald Ray “Don” Tomberlin.
Don was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a truck driver with Miller Transport and a member of Zion Church of God. He loved his family, NASCAR and was an avid University of Georgia football fan.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Letha Perry Tomberlin.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Price Tomberlin of Surrency; daughter, Holly and husband Stacy Igou of Baxley; son, Jason and wife Katie Tomberlin of Surrency; grandchildren, Kaley Igou, Shane Richards and Lilly Milkell; brother, James and wife Marla Tomberlin of Surrency; and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. from the Zion Church of God with the Reverends Danny Horne and R.M. Warren officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday, at the Zion Church of God.
Active Pallbearers will be James Tomberlin, Clay Delk, Brent Tomberlin, Justin Baxley, Stacy Igou, Clyde Smith and Billy Reese. Honorary Pallbearers will be all in attendance.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Donald Ray “Don” Tomberlin.
KIMBERLY ANN “KIMMIE” STEPHENS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Kimberly Ann “Kimmie” Stephens, age 12, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was in seventh grade at Appling County Middle School and a member of Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church where she was very involved with the Sand Hill Creek Youth Group. Kimmie loved her family, was always smiling and eager to lend a hand to those in need and help take care of others.
Survivors include her father, Keith Stephens; stepmother, Kimberly McKinney; mother, Crystal Douglas; two brothers, Jonathan Jordan and Blake McKinney; four sisters, Heaven Jordan, Kayla McKinney, Brianna McKinney and Carlee McKinney; granny, Sonja Stephens; Nana, Kim Holcombe; papa, Phill Holcombe; granddaddy, Charles Griffin; grandma, Sharon Albritton; aunt, Jessie Shipes; uncle, Boggie; papa, Danny Shipes; aunt, Sara Rentz; uncle, Kelab Crosby and uncle, Keegan Shaver.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Karl Sexton officiating. Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Thursday from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to funeral services at the Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church.
Active Pallbearers were Sam Mock, Kelab Crosby, Keegan Shaver, Glenn Lassiter, David Lassiter and Keith Stephens. Honorary pallbearers were the Sand Hill Creek Youth Group.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Kimberly Ann “Kimmie” Stephens.
Survivors include her father, Keith Stephens; stepmother, Kimberly McKinney; mother, Crystal Douglas; two brothers, Jonathan Jordan and Blake McKinney; four sisters, Heaven Jordan, Kayla McKinney, Brianna McKinney and Carlee McKinney; granny, Sonja Stephens; Nana, Kim Holcombe; papa, Phill Holcombe; granddaddy, Charles Griffin; grandma, Sharon Albritton; aunt, Jessie Shipes; uncle, Boggie; papa, Danny Shipes; aunt, Sara Rentz; uncle, Kelab Crosby and uncle, Keegan Shaver.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Karl Sexton officiating. Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Thursday from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to funeral services at the Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church.
Active Pallbearers were Sam Mock, Kelab Crosby, Keegan Shaver, Glenn Lassiter, David Lassiter and Keith Stephens. Honorary pallbearers were the Sand Hill Creek Youth Group.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Kimberly Ann “Kimmie” Stephens.
L.W. SPELL
Mr. L.W. Spell, age 88, of Hazlehurst, died Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence.
Mr. Spell was born December 12, 1929, in Jeff Davis County to the late Gaines Erastus Spell and Mattie Hand Spell. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, retired Owner and Operator of Spell Exterminating Service and an avid craftsman of wood. He was a member of Gideons International. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Spell and son, David Spell, siblings, Eunice Johnson, Louise Ryles, Myrtle Herrington, Loyal Spell and Raleigh Spell.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Walt Swain of Hazlehurst; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Vivien Spell of Atlanta, two sisters, Corene Grosse and Jewel White; brother, Donnie Spell; five grandchildren, Sarah Beth Swain, Samuel (Krystle) Swain, Kaylan Spell, Grant Spell and Kelsie Spell; several nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at Bridgeford Church of God with Rev. Paul Spell, Rev. Mark Grimes, Mr. Jimmie Ryles and Mr. Jimmy McLeod officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jimmie Ryles, J.C. Ryles, Richard Ryles, Barry Grosse, Jimmy McLeod, Don A. Medlin and Jason Harrison. Musical selections were rendered by Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mr. L.W. Spell.
Mr. Spell was born December 12, 1929, in Jeff Davis County to the late Gaines Erastus Spell and Mattie Hand Spell. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, retired Owner and Operator of Spell Exterminating Service and an avid craftsman of wood. He was a member of Gideons International. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Spell and son, David Spell, siblings, Eunice Johnson, Louise Ryles, Myrtle Herrington, Loyal Spell and Raleigh Spell.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Walt Swain of Hazlehurst; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Vivien Spell of Atlanta, two sisters, Corene Grosse and Jewel White; brother, Donnie Spell; five grandchildren, Sarah Beth Swain, Samuel (Krystle) Swain, Kaylan Spell, Grant Spell and Kelsie Spell; several nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., at Bridgeford Church of God with Rev. Paul Spell, Rev. Mark Grimes, Mr. Jimmie Ryles and Mr. Jimmy McLeod officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jimmie Ryles, J.C. Ryles, Richard Ryles, Barry Grosse, Jimmy McLeod, Don A. Medlin and Jason Harrison. Musical selections were rendered by Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mr. L.W. Spell.
DALE RAY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Dale Ray, age 66, who passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Appling Healthcare Systems. He was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a farmer. Mr. Dale was an avid hunter, outdoorsmen and friend to many.
His was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Tessie Nobles Ray.
Survivors include his daughter and son in-law, Sephy and Paul Rentz of Baxley; two grandsons, Cole Rentz and Micah Rentz of Baxley; sister and brother in-law, Gail and Luther Smart of St. Simons Island and longtime special friend, Polly Flood of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Quinn and Reverend Brad Park officiating.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Robbie Leggett, Brad Warren, Reid Turner, Tony Blanton, Pat Ogden, Jeremy Hallman, Dennis Cauley, Elijah Hale, Doug Cauley, Triston Leggett and Trenton Leggett. Honorary pallbearers were the members of Pineridge Hunting Club, Big O Hunting Club, Slover Hunting Club and all friends and family in attendance.
Condolences may be expressed on the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family gathered at the home of Sephy and Paul Rentz at 8357 Red Oak Road, Baxley.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donation be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Dale Ray.
His was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Tessie Nobles Ray.
Survivors include his daughter and son in-law, Sephy and Paul Rentz of Baxley; two grandsons, Cole Rentz and Micah Rentz of Baxley; sister and brother in-law, Gail and Luther Smart of St. Simons Island and longtime special friend, Polly Flood of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Quinn and Reverend Brad Park officiating.
Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery.
Visitation was held Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Robbie Leggett, Brad Warren, Reid Turner, Tony Blanton, Pat Ogden, Jeremy Hallman, Dennis Cauley, Elijah Hale, Doug Cauley, Triston Leggett and Trenton Leggett. Honorary pallbearers were the members of Pineridge Hunting Club, Big O Hunting Club, Slover Hunting Club and all friends and family in attendance.
Condolences may be expressed on the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family gathered at the home of Sephy and Paul Rentz at 8357 Red Oak Road, Baxley.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donation be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Dale Ray.
WARREN “RAY” MAYERS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Warren “Ray” Mayers who passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at his home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia at the age of 86.
Ray was born in Appling County on November 10, 1931, to Ed and Ellen Cain Mayers. He was a graduate of Baxley High School and North Georgia Technical College. He also served in the Air Force where he got to live in exotic places like Puerto Rico, Victoria, Texas and Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a faithful and involved member of Zoar United Methodist Church where he served on many governing boards. He was a farmer as well as a former employee of Plant Hatch, Bax Steel and Harris Waste management. He could design and build nearly anything simply by examining it. He was a gentle man, with a wry sense of humor. One had to listen carefully to catch something he said as it quickly flew by.
Ray is survived by his children, Michael (Bedell) Mayers of Baxley and Cindy (David) Vedas of Valdosta, and four grandchildren: Katie Mayers, Colby Mayers, Ellen Vedas, and Allison Vedas Cooper; and a great-grandson, Carson Ray Cooper. He is also survived by his brother, Hugh Mayers of Baxley, and sister, Carolyn Bridges of Atlanta. Many nieces and nephews also survive as well as other extended family.
A service was held Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 at Zoar United Methodist Church with the Reverends Steve Meguiar and Danita Knowles officiating.
Visitation was held from 10:00 to 12:00 at the church prior to the service.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Randy Kimbrell, Cameron Mayers, Colby Mayers, Joel Montes, Dwain Sellers, and Mickey Stone. Honorary Pallbearers are the members of Hospice of South Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a contribution be made to the Zoar Cemetery Fund, c/o Rita Boyette, 2915 Nail Rd., Baxley, GA, 31513.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Warren “Ray” Mayers.
Ray was born in Appling County on November 10, 1931, to Ed and Ellen Cain Mayers. He was a graduate of Baxley High School and North Georgia Technical College. He also served in the Air Force where he got to live in exotic places like Puerto Rico, Victoria, Texas and Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was a faithful and involved member of Zoar United Methodist Church where he served on many governing boards. He was a farmer as well as a former employee of Plant Hatch, Bax Steel and Harris Waste management. He could design and build nearly anything simply by examining it. He was a gentle man, with a wry sense of humor. One had to listen carefully to catch something he said as it quickly flew by.
Ray is survived by his children, Michael (Bedell) Mayers of Baxley and Cindy (David) Vedas of Valdosta, and four grandchildren: Katie Mayers, Colby Mayers, Ellen Vedas, and Allison Vedas Cooper; and a great-grandson, Carson Ray Cooper. He is also survived by his brother, Hugh Mayers of Baxley, and sister, Carolyn Bridges of Atlanta. Many nieces and nephews also survive as well as other extended family.
A service was held Monday, October 22, 2018 at 12:00 at Zoar United Methodist Church with the Reverends Steve Meguiar and Danita Knowles officiating.
Visitation was held from 10:00 to 12:00 at the church prior to the service.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Randy Kimbrell, Cameron Mayers, Colby Mayers, Joel Montes, Dwain Sellers, and Mickey Stone. Honorary Pallbearers are the members of Hospice of South Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a contribution be made to the Zoar Cemetery Fund, c/o Rita Boyette, 2915 Nail Rd., Baxley, GA, 31513.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Warren “Ray” Mayers.
BETTY R. GARDNER
Betty R. Gardner, age 89, of Homestead, Florida and formerly of Baxley, died September 30, 2018, in Miami Florida.
Mrs. Gardner was born November 22, 1928, in Surrency, Georgia to the late Wildon Cornelius Rentz and the late Myrtice Herndon Rentz. She was a retired teacher and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. Gardner was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Gardner, and a grandson, Adam Matthew Hernandez.
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Gardner of Miami, Florida; son John L. Gardner, Jr. of Bellview, Florida; sister, Jean Rentz Ison of Brooks, Georgia; and brother, C. W. Rentz of Surrency, Georgia. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Freddy Gardner and Rev. Benji McReady officiating. Interment followed in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Chris Gardner, Randy White, Jamie Gardner, Danny Smith, and Joshua Hernandez.
Musical selections were rendered by Jamie Gardner and Danny Smith.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gardner was born November 22, 1928, in Surrency, Georgia to the late Wildon Cornelius Rentz and the late Myrtice Herndon Rentz. She was a retired teacher and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. Gardner was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Gardner, and a grandson, Adam Matthew Hernandez.
Survivors include her daughter, Kay Gardner of Miami, Florida; son John L. Gardner, Jr. of Bellview, Florida; sister, Jean Rentz Ison of Brooks, Georgia; and brother, C. W. Rentz of Surrency, Georgia. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Freddy Gardner and Rev. Benji McReady officiating. Interment followed in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Chris Gardner, Randy White, Jamie Gardner, Danny Smith, and Joshua Hernandez.
Musical selections were rendered by Jamie Gardner and Danny Smith.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
DAVID “DAVE” F. SMITH, II
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for David “Dave” F. Smith, II. Age 50, who passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Appling County and a former lab technician.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Smith, Sr.
Survivors include his mother, Jeanette Boyd Smith; three brothers, Richard Smith of Douglas, Daniel Smith and wife Charemon of Baxley and Andy Smith of Baxley; four nieces, Tiffany Driggers and husband Michael, Amber Smith, Allison Smith and Magen Smith; two nephews, Justin Woodard and Chandler Smith; one great niece, Jaylee Driggers and a special friend, David Heath.
Memorial services were held Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Phil Keeter officiating.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of David “Dave” F. Smith, II.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Smith, Sr.
Survivors include his mother, Jeanette Boyd Smith; three brothers, Richard Smith of Douglas, Daniel Smith and wife Charemon of Baxley and Andy Smith of Baxley; four nieces, Tiffany Driggers and husband Michael, Amber Smith, Allison Smith and Magen Smith; two nephews, Justin Woodard and Chandler Smith; one great niece, Jaylee Driggers and a special friend, David Heath.
Memorial services were held Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Phil Keeter officiating.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of David “Dave” F. Smith, II.
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