Obituaries
Robert “R. L.” Paulk, Jr.
On March 30, 2013 God called Robert “R. L.” Paulk, Jr. home. R. L. was born on January 13, 1965 to Robert and Betty Jean Paulk of Baxley. He joined First Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. He attended school in Appling County. R. L. moved to Florence, S.C., where he resided off and on until 2010. In 2010 he moved back and stayed until his death.
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Edwin Lamar Tomberlin, Jr.
Edwin Lamar Tomberlin, Jr., 68 of Pope Road, died Friday, April 5, 2013 in a local hospital. A memorial and celebration of life service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 South Houston Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088, with the Rev. Bill Bagwell officiating and the Rev. Nita Crump of Roberta UMC assisting. Everyone in attendance was asked to join the family at the Uniwattee Corner Lodge, 3390 Avera Road, Roberta, Georgia 31078, after the service for a gathering and sharing. Ashes and wildflower seeds were scattered on Ed’s Field.
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Hulda Summerall Baker
Swain Funeral Home announces the death of Hulda Summerall Baker on March 30, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Baker was born Oct. 2, 1917 to Aldine and Willie Summerall and was married to Henry Grady Baker, Sr., She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was an active member of her Sunday school class. Mrs. Baker was a charter member of Colonel Daniel Appling Chapter of DAR and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a life long resident of Appling County.
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Martha L. Crosby
Martha L. Crosby, 70, of Blackshear, died suddenly Monday morning (April 1, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
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Wanda Quillen Dixon
Wanda Quillen Dixon, 60, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Waycross. She was born Feb. 18, 1953 in Sullivan County, Tenn. Wanda was married to Charles H. Dixon for 41 years. She lived her whole married life in Georgia. Her parents are Elaine Culbertson and the late James E. Quillen. Mrs. Dixon was a member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from the Appling County Board of Education.
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Ginger Louise Harris
Ginger Louise Harris, 42, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 3, 2013, at the Pierce County Nursing Home following a long illness.
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Allifair Williams Jones
Brown Funeral Home announces the death of Allifair Williams Jones on Monday morning, March 25, 2013 at the University of Miami Vistas Hospice following an extended illness. Mrs. Jones was born in Baxley on Sunday, May 27, 1923 to the late James Campfield and the late Irene Floyd Williams. She attended the Baxley Training School. Allifair was united in holy matrimony to the late Perry Jones. She was a member of St. Paul African Methodist Church in Miami where she served as a loyal and dedicated Usher.
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Mary L. Thomas
Swain Funeral Home announces the death of Mary L. Thomas, 85, on March 31, 2013. Mary was born Aug. 22, 1927 to the late William and Eva Leggett and was married to David Lee Thomas. She attended the Church of God of Prophecy.
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Ivylon Kathleen Griffin
Ivylon Kathleen Griffin, 78, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County; a homemaker and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jimmy Lee and Mattie Johnson and two brothers, Earl Johnson and Howard Johnson.
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Eddie F. Solomon, Jr.
May 2, 1964 to March 18, 2013
Eddie F. Solomon, Jr., was born May 2, 1964 in Baxley to the late Eddie and Mary Lee Solomon. God called Eddie home to rest on March 18, 2013. Eddie was a member of St. John Church of God In Christ in Baxley, under the leadership of Elder W. H. Solomon. He was employed with Rayonier of Baxley for 23 years, was a devoted employee. [Full Story »]
Eddie F. Solomon, Jr., was born May 2, 1964 in Baxley to the late Eddie and Mary Lee Solomon. God called Eddie home to rest on March 18, 2013. Eddie was a member of St. John Church of God In Christ in Baxley, under the leadership of Elder W. H. Solomon. He was employed with Rayonier of Baxley for 23 years, was a devoted employee. [Full Story »]
James Roy Conner
James Roy Conner, 49, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Conner was born Nov. 11, 1963 in Jacksonville, FL. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and the Baxley Jaycees. He was an Army Veteran having served ten years of which was during Dessert Storm. His father, James Howard Conner, two brothers, Ricky and Ronnie Carter and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Carter, preceded him in death.
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Wanda McDaniel Griffis
Wanda McDaniel Griffis, 56, of Odum, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Wayne Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. The Lakeland, Florida native had lived in the K-Ville Community the past 26 years and was a member of Ritch Baptist Church. She was an Appling County School bus driver for many years and a homemaker who loved taking care of her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Wallace “Bunk” and Erma McDaniel.
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Mary D. Kelley
Mary D. Kelley, 80, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion under the care of Southern Care Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County; worked for Concerted Services and a member of Big Oaks Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kelley Sr.; parents, Burch and Pithena Dyal; granddaughter, Cherea Moore and two sisters, Oletha Stephens and Brenda Dyal.
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James Orris Lynch, Sr.
James Orris Lynch, Sr., 87, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Lynch was born June 18, 1925 in Appling County to the late Abner Hershel Lynch and the late Clara Bowen Lynch. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. Lynch was owner of J. O. Lynch Steel Company.
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James Walter Medders, Jr.
James Walter Medders, Jr., 62, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Medders was born Aug. 18, 1950 in Bacon County to the late James Walter Medders, Sr. and the late Valdese Medders Gettys. He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God.
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