Elbert Wellington Peeples, Sr., 51, of Bristol, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Peeples was born September 20, 1967, in Tampa, Florida and was a Mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Leon Peeples, Sr., an uncle Robert Murray and nephew Christopher Leon Hammond.
Survivors include his daughters, Briggett Bandy of Tennessee and Brittany Manning of Jesup; son, Elbert Wellington “Bubba” Peeples, Jr. of Bristol; mother, Edna Kennedy of Bristol; sisters, Shirley Newton of Texas and Patricia Marvel of Bristol; brothers, Richard Peeples, Jr. of Bristol, Robert Peeples of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Rocky Peeples and Ronnie Peeples both of Bristol, Charles Peeples of Jesup and David Peeples of Blackshear. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Graveside services were held May 31, at Ephesus Church of God Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Griffis and Rev. Ricky McLaughlin officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Obituaries
VIRGINIA EVANS
Virginia Evans, age 90, of Moultrie, formerly of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Evans was born March 4, 1929 in Appling County to the late Joe Brown Lord and the late Thelma Yawn Lord. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Wright Evans and a son, Jerry Carl Evans, Sr.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy (Kenny) Folk of St. Simons Island and Jan Hallman of Baxley; sons, J.B. (Gwen) Evans of Alma, Mickey (Sharon) Evans of Lavonia, Malcolm (Sherry) Evans, Larry (Delores) Evans and Terry (Tanya) Evans all of Baxley; brother, Delma Lord of Greenville, SC. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey, Rev. Craig Smith and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and a eulogy was given by Judy Folk. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were grandsons Clay Box, Chuck Hallman, M.J. Evans, Clint Evans, P.J. Douglas and Ben Rodriquez.
Musical selections were rendered by Jordan Rodriguez and Calie Myrick.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Evans was born March 4, 1929 in Appling County to the late Joe Brown Lord and the late Thelma Yawn Lord. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Wright Evans and a son, Jerry Carl Evans, Sr.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy (Kenny) Folk of St. Simons Island and Jan Hallman of Baxley; sons, J.B. (Gwen) Evans of Alma, Mickey (Sharon) Evans of Lavonia, Malcolm (Sherry) Evans, Larry (Delores) Evans and Terry (Tanya) Evans all of Baxley; brother, Delma Lord of Greenville, SC. Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey, Rev. Craig Smith and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and a eulogy was given by Judy Folk. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were grandsons Clay Box, Chuck Hallman, M.J. Evans, Clint Evans, P.J. Douglas and Ben Rodriquez.
Musical selections were rendered by Jordan Rodriguez and Calie Myrick.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
HELEN CROSBY SIMMONS
Mrs. Helen Crosby Simmons, 63, of Baxley, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at her residence.
Mrs. Simmons was born December 31, 1955, in Appling County to the late Jeffery Curtis Crosby and the late Geneva Nash Crosby. She was a housewife and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Appling County.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Truman Simmons and sister, Colleen Carter.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, April and Chad Burkett of Douglas; sister, Anita Gladin of Baxley; niece, Brittany Kersey of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 30, in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Nash officiating.
Interment followed in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Chandler Harrelson, Johnny Burkett, Chad Burkett, Rodney Verduzco, Mike Luke, and Marcus Thompson.
Musical selections were rendered by Jimmie Ryles and Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Helen Crosby.
Mrs. Simmons was born December 31, 1955, in Appling County to the late Jeffery Curtis Crosby and the late Geneva Nash Crosby. She was a housewife and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Appling County.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Truman Simmons and sister, Colleen Carter.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, April and Chad Burkett of Douglas; sister, Anita Gladin of Baxley; niece, Brittany Kersey of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 30, in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Nash officiating.
Interment followed in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Chandler Harrelson, Johnny Burkett, Chad Burkett, Rodney Verduzco, Mike Luke, and Marcus Thompson.
Musical selections were rendered by Jimmie Ryles and Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mrs. Helen Crosby.
ODESSA MOBLEY WASHAM
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services of Mrs. Odessa Mobley Washam, age 79, who passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. The native and lifelong resident of Appling County was the owner and operator of Odessa’s Kennel and a Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Washam Hazlett; parents, Earl Sr. and Willie Lee Nash Mobley; two sisters, Charleye Coleman and Elois Rogers and sister in law, Opaline Mobley and a great nephew, Hudson Beau of Baxley.
Surviving is her daughter, Karen Elizabeth and husband Steve Mayhew of Vidalia; son, Jimmy and wife Lori Washam of Hazlehurst; four grandchildren, Jeremy Lightsey, Justin Washam, Kara Washam Harrell and Blake Birdwell; great grandson, Egan Washam; great granddaughter, Adalyn Harrell; sister, Mary and husband Ray Baxley; three brothers, Ernest Mobley, Earl Jr. and wife Shirley Mobley, Eddie and wife Brenda Mobley all of Baxley and several nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Bill Stone officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to services on at the funeral home.
Interment followed in the Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were Stacey Mobley, Brook Taylor, Jason Baxley, Chris Baxley, Shawn Mobley and David Sickles.
The family assembled at the home of Ray and Mary in Baxley.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Odessa Mobley Washam.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Washam Hazlett; parents, Earl Sr. and Willie Lee Nash Mobley; two sisters, Charleye Coleman and Elois Rogers and sister in law, Opaline Mobley and a great nephew, Hudson Beau of Baxley.
Surviving is her daughter, Karen Elizabeth and husband Steve Mayhew of Vidalia; son, Jimmy and wife Lori Washam of Hazlehurst; four grandchildren, Jeremy Lightsey, Justin Washam, Kara Washam Harrell and Blake Birdwell; great grandson, Egan Washam; great granddaughter, Adalyn Harrell; sister, Mary and husband Ray Baxley; three brothers, Ernest Mobley, Earl Jr. and wife Shirley Mobley, Eddie and wife Brenda Mobley all of Baxley and several nieces and nephews survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Bill Stone officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to services on at the funeral home.
Interment followed in the Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were Stacey Mobley, Brook Taylor, Jason Baxley, Chris Baxley, Shawn Mobley and David Sickles.
The family assembled at the home of Ray and Mary in Baxley.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Odessa Mobley Washam.
KENNETH LANE THORNTON
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Lane Thornton, Sr., 75, who passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. A native and lifelong resident of Appling County, Mr. Thornton was a retired carpenter, a loving husband, father, grandfather and generous to all he knew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Evans and Odell Thornton; sister, Mary Frances and Gloria Faye Thornton; brother, Ronnie Evans Thornton all from Baxley and a great granddaughter Hope Lorien Harmon.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nancy Thornton; one son, Kenneth (Corky) Thornton, Jr. and wife Karen of Baxley; two daughters, Wendy Lee McDonald and husband Gary of Vidalia and Nancy Lynn Harper and husband Dwayne of Townsend; five grandchildren; April Williams and husband Brandon and Shannon Scholfield and husband Aaron all of Vidalia, Danny Shipes and wife Jesse, Kristena Shipes and Kenneth Thornton III all of Baxley; thirteen great grandchildren, Courtney, Camron, Cadence, Cannady, Chayson, Carson, Coby, Cailen all of Vidalia; Harley, Haleigh, Hunter, Lyla and Amya all of Baxley; sister, Oline Eason; brothers, Willie Harrel and wife Iris Thornton, Alton Thornton, Frank and wife Hilda Thornton Bobby Gene and wife Darlene Thornton, Donnie and wife Randi Thornton all of Baxley; a very special extended family member, Melody Kormu, who helped us all with this difficult journey with her unconditional love, prayers and support and his Fur Babies, Tom Tom and Mo Mo.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Andrew Kersey officiating.
Interment followed in the Thornton Cemetery.Visitation was held one hour prior to services.
Active Pallbearers were Aaron Scholfield, Brandon Williams, Camron McCoy, Robbie Thornton, Reggie Thornton and AP Hunter.
Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Condolences may be pressed at noblesfh.com.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Evans and Odell Thornton; sister, Mary Frances and Gloria Faye Thornton; brother, Ronnie Evans Thornton all from Baxley and a great granddaughter Hope Lorien Harmon.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nancy Thornton; one son, Kenneth (Corky) Thornton, Jr. and wife Karen of Baxley; two daughters, Wendy Lee McDonald and husband Gary of Vidalia and Nancy Lynn Harper and husband Dwayne of Townsend; five grandchildren; April Williams and husband Brandon and Shannon Scholfield and husband Aaron all of Vidalia, Danny Shipes and wife Jesse, Kristena Shipes and Kenneth Thornton III all of Baxley; thirteen great grandchildren, Courtney, Camron, Cadence, Cannady, Chayson, Carson, Coby, Cailen all of Vidalia; Harley, Haleigh, Hunter, Lyla and Amya all of Baxley; sister, Oline Eason; brothers, Willie Harrel and wife Iris Thornton, Alton Thornton, Frank and wife Hilda Thornton Bobby Gene and wife Darlene Thornton, Donnie and wife Randi Thornton all of Baxley; a very special extended family member, Melody Kormu, who helped us all with this difficult journey with her unconditional love, prayers and support and his Fur Babies, Tom Tom and Mo Mo.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Andrew Kersey officiating.
Interment followed in the Thornton Cemetery.Visitation was held one hour prior to services.
Active Pallbearers were Aaron Scholfield, Brandon Williams, Camron McCoy, Robbie Thornton, Reggie Thornton and AP Hunter.
Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Condolences may be pressed at noblesfh.com.
TERA SHEA NORWOOD AMPUERO
Tera Shea Norwood Ampuero, 28, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mrs. Ampuero was born December 21, 1990, in Bartow, Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Norwood.
Survivors include her husband, Eleodoro Ampuero Fernandez of Baxley; mother, Victoria Norwood of Baxley; father, John (Robin Martinez) Norwood of Anderson, SC; daughters, Sofia Elizabeth Ampuero of Baxley, and Elizabeth Guadalupe of Colorado; sons, Elliott Ampuero of Panama, and Marcelo Ampuero, and Eduardo Ampuero both of Peru; sister, Kayla Norwood of Baxley; sister-in-law, Tasha Norwood of Baxley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held Monday, May 20, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Omega Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ampuero was born December 21, 1990, in Bartow, Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Norwood.
Survivors include her husband, Eleodoro Ampuero Fernandez of Baxley; mother, Victoria Norwood of Baxley; father, John (Robin Martinez) Norwood of Anderson, SC; daughters, Sofia Elizabeth Ampuero of Baxley, and Elizabeth Guadalupe of Colorado; sons, Elliott Ampuero of Panama, and Marcelo Ampuero, and Eduardo Ampuero both of Peru; sister, Kayla Norwood of Baxley; sister-in-law, Tasha Norwood of Baxley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held Monday, May 20, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Omega Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
ANGELA J. “ANGIE” REDSHAW
Angela J. “Angie” Redshaw, 52, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Angie was born in Orlando, FL, on May 4, 1967, to the late Robert (Bob) Phillip Kinsley Jones and Julia Dianne Miles Jones.
Angie grew up in Baxley and then the family moved to Moultrie where she graduated from Colquitt County High School.
After high school, she attended and graduated from VSU with business and education degrees. While there, she met Rusty Redshaw and they were married in Moultrie in 1992.
She began her teaching career in Southeast Elementary and eventually teaching in Berrien County, Colquitt County Schools, Valdosta City Schools, and was currently teaching at Lowndes Middle School.
Angie was the current president of Valdosta Junior Women’s Club. She was a member of The Order of Dianna in Tau Kappa Epsilon. She loved baking and shopping with family and friends.
Angie is survived by her husband Rusty Redshaw, of Lakeland, daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Austin Gray of Lake Park, daughter Victoria “Tori” Redshaw of Athens, son Rhett Redshaw, of Atlanta, her brother and sister-in-law Rob and PJ Jones, of Norman Park, granddaughter Blair Gray, of Lake Park, nieces and nephew Brooklyn Jones, Julia Miles Jones, and Griffin Jones, all of Norman Park.
A funeral service was held on Friday, May 24,in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Soper and Mr. John Chick officiating.
Burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.
Angie grew up in Baxley and then the family moved to Moultrie where she graduated from Colquitt County High School.
After high school, she attended and graduated from VSU with business and education degrees. While there, she met Rusty Redshaw and they were married in Moultrie in 1992.
She began her teaching career in Southeast Elementary and eventually teaching in Berrien County, Colquitt County Schools, Valdosta City Schools, and was currently teaching at Lowndes Middle School.
Angie was the current president of Valdosta Junior Women’s Club. She was a member of The Order of Dianna in Tau Kappa Epsilon. She loved baking and shopping with family and friends.
Angie is survived by her husband Rusty Redshaw, of Lakeland, daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Austin Gray of Lake Park, daughter Victoria “Tori” Redshaw of Athens, son Rhett Redshaw, of Atlanta, her brother and sister-in-law Rob and PJ Jones, of Norman Park, granddaughter Blair Gray, of Lake Park, nieces and nephew Brooklyn Jones, Julia Miles Jones, and Griffin Jones, all of Norman Park.
A funeral service was held on Friday, May 24,in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Soper and Mr. John Chick officiating.
Burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.
JOYCE BEACH ADKINS
Joyce Beach Adkins, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Adkins was born June 5, 1931, in Appling County to the late Rev. Troy and Estelle White Beach. She was a member of Beaches Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Beach was the matriarch to her entire family and was the most giving, loving and kind person God ever created.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Adkins, brothers, Gene Beach and Tony Beach, sister, JoAnne Carter, granddaughter, Brandy Brown and daughter in law, Debbie Roberson.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Roberson Griffis and Joy Fifield; son, Robbie Roberson all of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Betty Green and brother, Terry Beach both of Baxley; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Friendship Congregational Christian Church. The Rev. Justin McLellan officiated and a eulogy was by Robbie Roberson.
Active pallbearers were Donnie Smiley, Roger Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Keith Carter, Danny Green and Kevin Green.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adkins was born June 5, 1931, in Appling County to the late Rev. Troy and Estelle White Beach. She was a member of Beaches Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Beach was the matriarch to her entire family and was the most giving, loving and kind person God ever created.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Adkins, brothers, Gene Beach and Tony Beach, sister, JoAnne Carter, granddaughter, Brandy Brown and daughter in law, Debbie Roberson.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Roberson Griffis and Joy Fifield; son, Robbie Roberson all of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Betty Green and brother, Terry Beach both of Baxley; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Friendship Congregational Christian Church. The Rev. Justin McLellan officiated and a eulogy was by Robbie Roberson.
Active pallbearers were Donnie Smiley, Roger Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Keith Carter, Danny Green and Kevin Green.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
GRAHAM BRYAN EASON
Mr. Graham Bryan Eason, 61, of Washington, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home.
Graham was born September 7, 1957, in Waycross. He attended ABAC and then attended the University of Georgia and received a BS in Forest Resources. He was employed for 35 years with Southland Timber, which later became Canal Wood. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, and by his three daughters, Leigh Oxendine (Chris), Jessica Northenor (Brett), and Paige Gordon (Daniel); and by his grandchildren, Noah and Sophie Oxendine, Sam and Cal Northenor, and Mary Charlotte, Graham, and Harry Gordon; by his brother, Payne Eason (Sandra), of Baxley; and by his sister, Susan O'Quinn of Baxley; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Sue Tyre.
Funeral services were held May 21, at the Washington First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Madden officiating.
Interment followed later Tuesday afternoon at Omega Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Dillon Edenfield, Christopher Eason, Samuel Swain, Brian Turner, Dallas Lightsey, Tim Burnam, and Walt Swain.
Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Wells, Ira Tiller, Jimmy Wheatley, Craig Clayton, Derrick Thornton, Gene Thornton, Bryan Babjak, Chip Chandler, Sparky Newsome, Mercer Harris, Jim DeWeese, Richard Maxwell, Robbie Eubanks, Heartland Hospice, and the Docotor's and staff of Medical Oncology Associates of Augusta.
The family received friends Monday evening, at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mr. Graham Bryan Eason.
Graham was born September 7, 1957, in Waycross. He attended ABAC and then attended the University of Georgia and received a BS in Forest Resources. He was employed for 35 years with Southland Timber, which later became Canal Wood. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, and by his three daughters, Leigh Oxendine (Chris), Jessica Northenor (Brett), and Paige Gordon (Daniel); and by his grandchildren, Noah and Sophie Oxendine, Sam and Cal Northenor, and Mary Charlotte, Graham, and Harry Gordon; by his brother, Payne Eason (Sandra), of Baxley; and by his sister, Susan O'Quinn of Baxley; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Sue Tyre.
Funeral services were held May 21, at the Washington First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Madden officiating.
Interment followed later Tuesday afternoon at Omega Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Dillon Edenfield, Christopher Eason, Samuel Swain, Brian Turner, Dallas Lightsey, Tim Burnam, and Walt Swain.
Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Wells, Ira Tiller, Jimmy Wheatley, Craig Clayton, Derrick Thornton, Gene Thornton, Bryan Babjak, Chip Chandler, Sparky Newsome, Mercer Harris, Jim DeWeese, Richard Maxwell, Robbie Eubanks, Heartland Hospice, and the Docotor's and staff of Medical Oncology Associates of Augusta.
The family received friends Monday evening, at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mr. Graham Bryan Eason.
DANE HALLMAN
Dane Hallman, 64, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Hallman was born September 7, 1954, in Appling County to the late Dean Willie Hallman and the late Barbara Faye Prichard Hallman. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hallman was preceded in death by a brother Ted Hallman.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Hallman of Baxley; daughter, Dana Hallman of Baxley; son, Chuck Hallman and Vonda Stone of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Gary Turner and Leigh and Earl Miller all of Baxley; a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams. Grandchildren, Cody Hallman, Brooke Hallman, Tyler Crews, Zander Branch, Fayth Thomas, Zack Stone, Tyler Stone, Colby Baucom and Randi Baucom and great grandchildren, Tucker Hallman, Brynlei Hallman and Preslee Mikell.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Mitch Jones officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Hallman, Tyler Crews, Terry Evans, Adam Hallman, Roger Smiley, Clay Box, Curt Hallman, David Mincey and Lucius Crews.
Honorary Pallbearers were Malcolm Evans, JB Evans, Mickey Evans, Larry Evans, Richard Hallman, David Hallman and Arvie Dane Dyal.
In lieu of flower, the family requests contributions be made to Swain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Baxley, GA 31515 to help defray funeral expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Hallman was born September 7, 1954, in Appling County to the late Dean Willie Hallman and the late Barbara Faye Prichard Hallman. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hallman was preceded in death by a brother Ted Hallman.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Hallman of Baxley; daughter, Dana Hallman of Baxley; son, Chuck Hallman and Vonda Stone of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Gary Turner and Leigh and Earl Miller all of Baxley; a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams. Grandchildren, Cody Hallman, Brooke Hallman, Tyler Crews, Zander Branch, Fayth Thomas, Zack Stone, Tyler Stone, Colby Baucom and Randi Baucom and great grandchildren, Tucker Hallman, Brynlei Hallman and Preslee Mikell.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Mitch Jones officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Hallman, Tyler Crews, Terry Evans, Adam Hallman, Roger Smiley, Clay Box, Curt Hallman, David Mincey and Lucius Crews.
Honorary Pallbearers were Malcolm Evans, JB Evans, Mickey Evans, Larry Evans, Richard Hallman, David Hallman and Arvie Dane Dyal.
In lieu of flower, the family requests contributions be made to Swain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Baxley, GA 31515 to help defray funeral expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
LINDA LOU SCHLACHTER
Linda Lou Schlachter, 63, of Baxley, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Mrs. Schlachter was born May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Monroe Young and the late Helen Marie Gibson Young and was a Manicurist.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schlachter was preceded in death by a daughter, Kindalyn Phelps, a sister, Sue Young and a granddaughter, Jamilyn Burkett.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Schlachter of Baxley; sisters, Sharon Young of Fredericksburg, VA and Carol Smith of Columbus OH; three grandchildren, Leevi Barnhart, LeAnn Simmons and Dakota Phelps and one great grandchild, Lillian Burkett. Nephew, Monty (Val) Young and a niece, Helaina Ritten House.
A visitation was held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inturnment will be at a later date in Ohio.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Schlachter was born May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Monroe Young and the late Helen Marie Gibson Young and was a Manicurist.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schlachter was preceded in death by a daughter, Kindalyn Phelps, a sister, Sue Young and a granddaughter, Jamilyn Burkett.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Schlachter of Baxley; sisters, Sharon Young of Fredericksburg, VA and Carol Smith of Columbus OH; three grandchildren, Leevi Barnhart, LeAnn Simmons and Dakota Phelps and one great grandchild, Lillian Burkett. Nephew, Monty (Val) Young and a niece, Helaina Ritten House.
A visitation was held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inturnment will be at a later date in Ohio.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
KENDALL CONRAD
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Kendall Conrad, age 55, who passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida after an unexpected illness. He was a truckdriver with JCT and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Conrad and his parents, Emory and Alma Cason Conrad.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Conrad of Baxley; four sons, Bobby Haynes, Joseph Conrad and wife Jackie, Christopher Conrad, all of Baxley, and Aaron Conrad of Soperton; one grandson, Samuel Cochran; two brothers, Emory Conrad and wife Tina and Anthony Conrad both of Vidalia; one sister, Rita Aaron and husband Jerry of Lyons; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17,at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held on May 16, 2019 at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Mathew Darden, Cameron Carroll, Bryan Conrad, Kevin Thomas, Elmer Miller and Ray Haynes.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Kendall Conrad.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Conrad and his parents, Emory and Alma Cason Conrad.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Conrad of Baxley; four sons, Bobby Haynes, Joseph Conrad and wife Jackie, Christopher Conrad, all of Baxley, and Aaron Conrad of Soperton; one grandson, Samuel Cochran; two brothers, Emory Conrad and wife Tina and Anthony Conrad both of Vidalia; one sister, Rita Aaron and husband Jerry of Lyons; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17,at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held on May 16, 2019 at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Mathew Darden, Cameron Carroll, Bryan Conrad, Kevin Thomas, Elmer Miller and Ray Haynes.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Kendall Conrad.
MERLE BEECHER MASON
Merle Beecher Mason, 76, of Baxley passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
Mrs. Mason was born July 30, 1942, in Appling County to the late Collis “Bay” Beecher and the late Alma Carter Beecher. She was a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1960, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason was owner and operator of Nana Merle’s Daycare and was formerly employed with Tastee Freez, Hazlehurst Mills, and Dairy Queen.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Mason and two sisters, Zula Branch and Estelle McLain.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Griffin of Baxley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Buck Buchannan and Carolyn and Grady Branch all of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Russell and JoAnn Beecher and a brother in law, Bill Branch all of Baxley. Two grandsons, Damian Griffin and Christopher (Teryn) Griffin; and a great-grandson, Jake Griffin also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev Tommy Daniels, Rev. Doug Weisel, Rev. Andy Williams and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating and a eulogy by Patsy Buchannan.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Damian Griffin, Christopher Griffin, Adam Smith, Shane McLain, Lance McLain, Brady Beecher, Channing Branch, Johnny McLain, Danny Branch and Ricky Beecher.
Honorary pallbearers were Nana Merle’s babies, children’s department workers at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Dairy Queen Staff, Appling Healthcare System, Dr. Tonya Fordham, Southern Care Hospice, Lynn Hale and her classmates of 1960.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mason was born July 30, 1942, in Appling County to the late Collis “Bay” Beecher and the late Alma Carter Beecher. She was a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1960, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason was owner and operator of Nana Merle’s Daycare and was formerly employed with Tastee Freez, Hazlehurst Mills, and Dairy Queen.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Mason and two sisters, Zula Branch and Estelle McLain.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Griffin of Baxley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Buck Buchannan and Carolyn and Grady Branch all of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Russell and JoAnn Beecher and a brother in law, Bill Branch all of Baxley. Two grandsons, Damian Griffin and Christopher (Teryn) Griffin; and a great-grandson, Jake Griffin also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev Tommy Daniels, Rev. Doug Weisel, Rev. Andy Williams and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating and a eulogy by Patsy Buchannan.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Damian Griffin, Christopher Griffin, Adam Smith, Shane McLain, Lance McLain, Brady Beecher, Channing Branch, Johnny McLain, Danny Branch and Ricky Beecher.
Honorary pallbearers were Nana Merle’s babies, children’s department workers at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Dairy Queen Staff, Appling Healthcare System, Dr. Tonya Fordham, Southern Care Hospice, Lynn Hale and her classmates of 1960.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
STEVE BONHAM
Steve Bonham, 61, of Jesup, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Mr. Bonham was born August 19, 1957, in Wayne County and was a self-employed construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Devern Bonham, paternal grandparents, Lawrence R. and Mary Blanton Bonham, and maternal grandparents, Jack Lee and Alice Inez Joyner Williams.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Anderson and Patricia Michele Minchew both of Jesup; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sarah Bonham of Statesboro; mother and step-father, Jackie and Gene Burden of Surrency; sister, Patricia Diane Elder of Surrency. Seven grandchildren and a niece Brenda Lartz, nephew Wendell (Nashaw) Whitley and six great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Horne officiating.
Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Bonham, Jaime Williams, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Ellis, Benjie Higgins and Wades Williams.
Musical selections were rendered by Glynda Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Bonham was born August 19, 1957, in Wayne County and was a self-employed construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Devern Bonham, paternal grandparents, Lawrence R. and Mary Blanton Bonham, and maternal grandparents, Jack Lee and Alice Inez Joyner Williams.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Anderson and Patricia Michele Minchew both of Jesup; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sarah Bonham of Statesboro; mother and step-father, Jackie and Gene Burden of Surrency; sister, Patricia Diane Elder of Surrency. Seven grandchildren and a niece Brenda Lartz, nephew Wendell (Nashaw) Whitley and six great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Horne officiating.
Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Bonham, Jaime Williams, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Ellis, Benjie Higgins and Wades Williams.
Musical selections were rendered by Glynda Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JOE GRIFFIN, JR.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Joe Griffin, Jr., age 71, who passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Pavilion. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. Mr. Griffin was a retired farmer and loved fishing and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Crapps Griffin and two brother’s in-law, Raymond Lord and Robbie Sullivan.
Survivors include one brother, George Griffin of Baxley; three sisters, Ann Lord of Baxley, Opal Carter and husband Corbitt of Jacksonville, FL and Michelle Sullivan of Blackshear; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Joe Griffin, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Crapps Griffin and two brother’s in-law, Raymond Lord and Robbie Sullivan.
Survivors include one brother, George Griffin of Baxley; three sisters, Ann Lord of Baxley, Opal Carter and husband Corbitt of Jacksonville, FL and Michelle Sullivan of Blackshear; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Joe Griffin, Jr.
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