Wayne Jones, age 71, of Baxley, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Jones was born December 18, 1947, in Appling County to the late James Colon Jones and the late Minnie Lee McDaniel Jones. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Jones and granddaughter, Kagen Jones; sisters, Helen Gardner, Linda Jones, Barbara Ann Jones, Melba Jones, Ernestine Dickens, Almeida Hutchinson, and Virginia Hartken; and brothers, Carl Jones, Glenn Jones, and J. C. Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Jones of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Kresha and Chuck Aycock of Hazlehurst; son and daughter-in-law, Colon and Amy Jones of Baxley; sisters, Marie Yandell and Georgie Mathis both of Hendersonville, TN; grandchildren, Christian Jones of Baxley and Zander Aycock of Hazlehurst; step granddaughter, Marie Bui ; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Gardner and Rev. Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Micah Yandell, Greg Yandell, Jamie Gardner, Timothy Gardner, Freddie Gardner, and Amos Sanchez.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny and Lillian Aycock, Billy and Patricia O’Berry, Ronald and June Bullard, Dale Ray, Laura Spivey, Larry and Karon Carter, Jimmy and Connie Miles, Bill Branch, Employees of the Baxley Post Office, and all friends in attendance.
Remembrances may be made to The Gideons P.O. Box 403 Baxley, Georgia 31515.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Obituaries
JOHNNIE L. CRAVEN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie L. Craven, age 90, who passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at The Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. She was a native of Appling County living in Lancaster, PA for many years before returning to Appling County where she spent the past 30 years. Mrs. Craven was a retired commercial painter, a jack of all trades and a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robby Tyre and parents, Johnnie and Neta Thomas Craven.
Survivors include her grandson, Clay Tyre; great grandson, Logan Tyre both of Lancaster, PA; one sister, Merle Cockfield and husband Tim of Jesup and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Tommy Daniels, Reverend Jim Snell and a eulogy given by Chris Taylor.
Interment followed in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Sunday.
Active Pallbearers were Dean Craven, Tommy Craven, Bruce Craven, Kelly Carter, Jody Carter and Chris Taylor.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Called to Love, P.O. Box 725 Baxley GA 31515 or Comfort Care Hospice, 88 Heritage St. Baxley GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family assembled at the home of Pat and Chris Taylor at 992 Craven Road, Baxley.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Johnnie L. Craven.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robby Tyre and parents, Johnnie and Neta Thomas Craven.
Survivors include her grandson, Clay Tyre; great grandson, Logan Tyre both of Lancaster, PA; one sister, Merle Cockfield and husband Tim of Jesup and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. from the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Tommy Daniels, Reverend Jim Snell and a eulogy given by Chris Taylor.
Interment followed in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Sunday.
Active Pallbearers were Dean Craven, Tommy Craven, Bruce Craven, Kelly Carter, Jody Carter and Chris Taylor.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Called to Love, P.O. Box 725 Baxley GA 31515 or Comfort Care Hospice, 88 Heritage St. Baxley GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family assembled at the home of Pat and Chris Taylor at 992 Craven Road, Baxley.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Johnnie L. Craven.
JIMMY LEE WILLIAMS
Jimmy Lee Williams, 73, of Baxley died Monday March 11, 2019, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Williams was born March 2, 1946, in Appling County and was a graduate of Appling County High School where he was a member of the Pirate football team. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, and was a military marksman and a member of the V. F. W. He was a retired general foreman with Williams Contractors at Plant Hatch and a member of the Local 865 of Brunswick. Mr. Williams was also a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Mack Williams and Idell Williams; his father, Tillman Kennedy; and mother, Mary Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Juanita Williams of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Keith Beckworth of Eastman; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg Lee and Kim Williams and Michael Grant and Jennifer Williams all of Baxley; nine grandchildren;, one great grandchild; and five step grandchildren. Many Morris Landing friends and rednecks also survive.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Jimmy Lee and Juanita Williams with the Rev. Justin McLellan officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were everyone in attendance and special friend, Linda Cox of Altamaha Home Health.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 9420 Blackshear Hwy., Baxley, Ga. 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was born March 2, 1946, in Appling County and was a graduate of Appling County High School where he was a member of the Pirate football team. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, and was a military marksman and a member of the V. F. W. He was a retired general foreman with Williams Contractors at Plant Hatch and a member of the Local 865 of Brunswick. Mr. Williams was also a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Mack Williams and Idell Williams; his father, Tillman Kennedy; and mother, Mary Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Juanita Williams of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Keith Beckworth of Eastman; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg Lee and Kim Williams and Michael Grant and Jennifer Williams all of Baxley; nine grandchildren;, one great grandchild; and five step grandchildren. Many Morris Landing friends and rednecks also survive.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Jimmy Lee and Juanita Williams with the Rev. Justin McLellan officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were everyone in attendance and special friend, Linda Cox of Altamaha Home Health.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 9420 Blackshear Hwy., Baxley, Ga. 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
DELORIS G. TOMBERLIN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Deloris G. Tomberlin, 74, who passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, under the care of hospice. A lifelong resident of Appling County; Mrs. Tomberlin along with her husband Dobby, were the co-owners of T&T Motors and she was a retired caregiver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dobby Tomberlin; grandson, David Blake Tomberlin and parents, James and Carrie Hatfield Giddens.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Marie Tomberlin of Baxley; five grandchildren, Courtney Tomberlin, Shayann Robertson, Jacob Noah Tomberlin, Madison Tomberlin and Ansley Tomberlin; three great grandchildren, Bailey Blake Higgins, Braxton Lee Tomberlin and Blaklyn Robertson; four siblings, Danny and Joyce Giddens of Alma, Pat Bowen of Jacksonville, FL, Nancy Williams of Baxley and Ben Giddens of Savannah; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Robbie Tomberlin and Reverend Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Tomberlin-Paulk Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jason Bowen, Todd Lankford, Brandon Lankford, Jacob Tomberlin, Ryan Williams, Steve Tomberlin, Elvie Stone, Jr. and Woody Folsom.
Honorary pallbearers were 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 Deloris G. Tomberlin.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dobby Tomberlin; grandson, David Blake Tomberlin and parents, James and Carrie Hatfield Giddens.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Marie Tomberlin of Baxley; five grandchildren, Courtney Tomberlin, Shayann Robertson, Jacob Noah Tomberlin, Madison Tomberlin and Ansley Tomberlin; three great grandchildren, Bailey Blake Higgins, Braxton Lee Tomberlin and Blaklyn Robertson; four siblings, Danny and Joyce Giddens of Alma, Pat Bowen of Jacksonville, FL, Nancy Williams of Baxley and Ben Giddens of Savannah; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Robbie Tomberlin and Reverend Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Tomberlin-Paulk Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jason Bowen, Todd Lankford, Brandon Lankford, Jacob Tomberlin, Ryan Williams, Steve Tomberlin, Elvie Stone, Jr. and Woody Folsom.
Honorary pallbearers were 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 Deloris G. Tomberlin.
MEREDITH JEROME “DOC” LAMB
Meredith Jerome “Doc” Lamb, 88, of Baxley, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup.
Mr. Lamb was born April 30, 1930, in Appling County to the late Wally Jasper Lamb and the late Ella Maude Sellers Lamb. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired storeroom supervisor with Rayonier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Lamb, Curtis Lamb, and Mack Lamb and his sisters, Lula Saseen, Aletha Buhler, and Mae Orr.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and KC Ortiz, of Syracuse, Nebraska; granddaughters, Mia and Abby Ortiz of Syracuse, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Jeanine Lamb of Savannah.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Mr. Don Pye, Rev. James Minick and Darron Jackson officiating.
Interment followed in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers were Wendell Todd, Larry Madray, Willie Jeffery, Van Lamb, Tim Lamb, Darron Jackson and Doug Doyle.
Musical selections were rendered by Glenn Beach.
Remembrances may be made to Georgia Hospice Care 141 South Macon Street, Jesup, Ga. 31545 or Appling County Sheriff’s Department 560 Barnes Street Ste. B, Baxley, Ga. 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Lamb was born April 30, 1930, in Appling County to the late Wally Jasper Lamb and the late Ella Maude Sellers Lamb. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired storeroom supervisor with Rayonier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Lamb, Curtis Lamb, and Mack Lamb and his sisters, Lula Saseen, Aletha Buhler, and Mae Orr.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and KC Ortiz, of Syracuse, Nebraska; granddaughters, Mia and Abby Ortiz of Syracuse, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Jeanine Lamb of Savannah.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Mr. Don Pye, Rev. James Minick and Darron Jackson officiating.
Interment followed in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers were Wendell Todd, Larry Madray, Willie Jeffery, Van Lamb, Tim Lamb, Darron Jackson and Doug Doyle.
Musical selections were rendered by Glenn Beach.
Remembrances may be made to Georgia Hospice Care 141 South Macon Street, Jesup, Ga. 31545 or Appling County Sheriff’s Department 560 Barnes Street Ste. B, Baxley, Ga. 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
GLYNN MAURICE HERNDON
Glynn Maurice Herndon, 84, of Odum, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Herndon was born October 7, 1934, in Wayne County to the late Stephen Herndon and the late Mary Aspinwall Herndon. He was a member of Ritch Baptist Church and was a self employed contractor. Mr. Herndon was a hard worker and helped many people in Appling and surrounding counties.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Herndon was preceded in death by a son, Glenvis Dale Herndon, his brothers, Edgar Herndon, Rodney Herndon, and J.D. Herndon and a sister, Shirlene Lightsey.
Survivors include his wife, Eteen Herndon of Odum; daughters and sons in law, Lynn and Bub Moody of Baxley, Patricia and Glendale Sullivan of Bristol; son and daughter in law, Gary and Shanda Herndon of Odum; sister, Betty Griffis of Surrency; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild due in May. A special caregiver, Lavay Davis also survives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. R.M. Warren and Rev. Mark Griffis officiating.
Interment followed in Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were grandsons, Mony Robert Tomberlin, Heath Herndon, Brandon Herndon, Corey Sullivan, nephew, Rusty Herndon and Rodney Martin.
Honorary pallbearers were Bob and Gerri Wiggins, Keith Wiggins, Eddie Wynn, Stevie Wynn, Dale Atkins, James “Oblong” Todd, employees of Hunter Johnson Lumber, Sheila Tillman, Comfort Care Hospice, Richie Williams, Buddy Courson, Hazel Herndon, Deurrell Lightsey, Glynn Courson, Harvey Herndon, George Griffis, JoAnn Beecher and all those in attendance.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Musical selections were rendered by Ricky and Ann Herndon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Herndon was born October 7, 1934, in Wayne County to the late Stephen Herndon and the late Mary Aspinwall Herndon. He was a member of Ritch Baptist Church and was a self employed contractor. Mr. Herndon was a hard worker and helped many people in Appling and surrounding counties.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Herndon was preceded in death by a son, Glenvis Dale Herndon, his brothers, Edgar Herndon, Rodney Herndon, and J.D. Herndon and a sister, Shirlene Lightsey.
Survivors include his wife, Eteen Herndon of Odum; daughters and sons in law, Lynn and Bub Moody of Baxley, Patricia and Glendale Sullivan of Bristol; son and daughter in law, Gary and Shanda Herndon of Odum; sister, Betty Griffis of Surrency; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild due in May. A special caregiver, Lavay Davis also survives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. R.M. Warren and Rev. Mark Griffis officiating.
Interment followed in Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were grandsons, Mony Robert Tomberlin, Heath Herndon, Brandon Herndon, Corey Sullivan, nephew, Rusty Herndon and Rodney Martin.
Honorary pallbearers were Bob and Gerri Wiggins, Keith Wiggins, Eddie Wynn, Stevie Wynn, Dale Atkins, James “Oblong” Todd, employees of Hunter Johnson Lumber, Sheila Tillman, Comfort Care Hospice, Richie Williams, Buddy Courson, Hazel Herndon, Deurrell Lightsey, Glynn Courson, Harvey Herndon, George Griffis, JoAnn Beecher and all those in attendance.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Musical selections were rendered by Ricky and Ann Herndon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
NELL KNIGHT HEAD
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services of Mrs. Nell Knight Head, 86, who passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Appling Healthcare System. A native and lifelong resident of Appling County, Mrs. Head was co-owner of Head Realty and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church where she served as church secretary for many years and was a member of the YAH Group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Head; parents, Gervis and Etheleen O’Brien Knight; great grandson, Trapper Jaxon Legget; brothers, Jim Knight and Reggie Knight and a brother in law, Doug Snead.
Surviving are her children, Jeannine and Rudolph Thomas and Donnie and Cindy Head; grandchildren, Jason Head and family, Jada Head and family, Jeremy Head and family, April Hudson and family, Angie Hutchinson and family and Andi Higgins and family; fourteen great grandchildren; sisters, Jean and J.E. Blanton and Dot Snead; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., from the Friendship Congregational Christian Church with the Reverend Wayne Williamson and the Reverend Fred Anderson officiating.
Interment followed in the Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held Monday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the Friendship Congregational Christian Church.
Active Pallbearers were Kyler Hutchinson, Dylan Hutchinson, Luke Hutchinson, Bailey Nail, Trent Head, Hunter Griffin, Thomas Higgins, Cole Higgins, Ryder Head and John Thomas Hudson.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Surrency High School Class of 1949.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Nell Knight Head.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Head; parents, Gervis and Etheleen O’Brien Knight; great grandson, Trapper Jaxon Legget; brothers, Jim Knight and Reggie Knight and a brother in law, Doug Snead.
Surviving are her children, Jeannine and Rudolph Thomas and Donnie and Cindy Head; grandchildren, Jason Head and family, Jada Head and family, Jeremy Head and family, April Hudson and family, Angie Hutchinson and family and Andi Higgins and family; fourteen great grandchildren; sisters, Jean and J.E. Blanton and Dot Snead; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., from the Friendship Congregational Christian Church with the Reverend Wayne Williamson and the Reverend Fred Anderson officiating.
Interment followed in the Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held Monday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the Friendship Congregational Christian Church.
Active Pallbearers were Kyler Hutchinson, Dylan Hutchinson, Luke Hutchinson, Bailey Nail, Trent Head, Hunter Griffin, Thomas Higgins, Cole Higgins, Ryder Head and John Thomas Hudson.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Surrency High School Class of 1949.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Nell Knight Head.
IRMA DOUGHERTY
Irma Dougherty, 68, of Baxley died Saturday, March 9, 2019, under the care of Satilla Hospice in Waycross.
Mrs. Dougherty was born March 30, 1950, in Atlanta, to the late Luther Loften Hughes and the late Mattie Mae Banks Hughes. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church and was a retired teacher, having taught at Appling County Middle School. Mrs. Dougherty was a member of the Appling County Retired Educators and the Baxley Lions Club where she was awarded the Melvin Jones Award by the Lions International.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dougherty was preceded in death by a brother in law, Marvin Gross.
Survivors include her husband, Ethan Dougherty of Baxley; sons, Ken Dougherty of Lawrenceville and Matt Dougherty of Lake Stevens, WA; sisters and a brother in law, Ellen Corey of Peachtree Corners, Susie and Gary Nunn of Isle of Palms, SC and Linda Gross of Atlanta; brother in law and sister in law, Dan and Anne Dougherty of Lake Oswego, OR; and a granddaughter, Lorelei Dougherty.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church, 2093 Golden Isles Parkway West Baxley, Georgia 31513. The Reverend Father Steve Larsen officiated.
Interment was Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, with Rev. Ken Stephens, a retired United Methodist pastor and friend, conducted the committal.
Active pallbearers were Dan Dougherty, Ken Dougherty, Matt Dougherty, Harry Hughes, Kahnrad Hughes and Kerry Smith.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31501; The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecarns Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or http://support.pancan.org/goto/irmadougherty; or to your favorite charity of choice.
Musical selections were rendered by Larry Varnadoe and Curtis Hughes.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dougherty was born March 30, 1950, in Atlanta, to the late Luther Loften Hughes and the late Mattie Mae Banks Hughes. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church and was a retired teacher, having taught at Appling County Middle School. Mrs. Dougherty was a member of the Appling County Retired Educators and the Baxley Lions Club where she was awarded the Melvin Jones Award by the Lions International.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dougherty was preceded in death by a brother in law, Marvin Gross.
Survivors include her husband, Ethan Dougherty of Baxley; sons, Ken Dougherty of Lawrenceville and Matt Dougherty of Lake Stevens, WA; sisters and a brother in law, Ellen Corey of Peachtree Corners, Susie and Gary Nunn of Isle of Palms, SC and Linda Gross of Atlanta; brother in law and sister in law, Dan and Anne Dougherty of Lake Oswego, OR; and a granddaughter, Lorelei Dougherty.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church, 2093 Golden Isles Parkway West Baxley, Georgia 31513. The Reverend Father Steve Larsen officiated.
Interment was Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, with Rev. Ken Stephens, a retired United Methodist pastor and friend, conducted the committal.
Active pallbearers were Dan Dougherty, Ken Dougherty, Matt Dougherty, Harry Hughes, Kahnrad Hughes and Kerry Smith.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31501; The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecarns Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or http://support.pancan.org/goto/irmadougherty; or to your favorite charity of choice.
Musical selections were rendered by Larry Varnadoe and Curtis Hughes.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
MYRTICE ANDERSON STANCIL
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Myrtice Anderson Stancil, age 92, who passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Bethany Oaks in Vidalia. An Appling County native, Mrs. Stancil enjoyed being a military wife during which she lived in Miami, Savannah, England, France, New York and Massachusetts. She was a member of the Baxley First United Methodist Church, the Appling Hospital Auxiliary and a Girl Scout Leader for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ottis Drawdy; parents, Jeff and Bula Burke Anderson, three brothers, Ed Anderson, Cecil Anderson and Curtis Anderson and one sister, Edna Anderson Davis.
Survivors include her four children, Jan Medina and husband Rich, Sue Mobley and husband Tom, Cindy Wiseman and Mike Stancill and wife Kim; thirteen grandchildren, Kristin Streightiff, Kevin Brown, Carrie Mobley Seck, Lauren Mobley Cline, Amy Wiseman, Jeremy Wiseman, Emily Wiseman, Keely Stancil, Micah Stancil, Maggie Stancil, Hunter Hoff, Tucker Hoff and Hannah Hoff; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister Inez Turner and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Meguiar officiating.
Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jeffery Turner, Lamar Turner, Charles Broom, Ron Anderson, Tucker Hoff and Phil Jenkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Mayers, Trinity Sunday School Class of Baxley First United Methodist Church, Wesley United Methodist Women, Frances Johnson and the past and present employees of Douglas and Harper.
In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances to the Baxley First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 217 Main St. Baxley, GA 31513 or the Appling County Special Olympics, 680 Blackshear Hwy. Baxley, GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Myrtice Anderson Stancil.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ottis Drawdy; parents, Jeff and Bula Burke Anderson, three brothers, Ed Anderson, Cecil Anderson and Curtis Anderson and one sister, Edna Anderson Davis.
Survivors include her four children, Jan Medina and husband Rich, Sue Mobley and husband Tom, Cindy Wiseman and Mike Stancill and wife Kim; thirteen grandchildren, Kristin Streightiff, Kevin Brown, Carrie Mobley Seck, Lauren Mobley Cline, Amy Wiseman, Jeremy Wiseman, Emily Wiseman, Keely Stancil, Micah Stancil, Maggie Stancil, Hunter Hoff, Tucker Hoff and Hannah Hoff; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister Inez Turner and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Meguiar officiating.
Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jeffery Turner, Lamar Turner, Charles Broom, Ron Anderson, Tucker Hoff and Phil Jenkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Mayers, Trinity Sunday School Class of Baxley First United Methodist Church, Wesley United Methodist Women, Frances Johnson and the past and present employees of Douglas and Harper.
In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances to the Baxley First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 217 Main St. Baxley, GA 31513 or the Appling County Special Olympics, 680 Blackshear Hwy. Baxley, GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Myrtice Anderson Stancil.
REBECCA ANN “BECKY” SPELL
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Spell, 49, of Baxley, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, after injuries sustained in auto accident.
Mrs. Spell was born August 15, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ilon Webb and the late Donna Sue Stephens Kemp and was a member of Cornerstone Renewal Church. She was a LPN and was employed for Core Civic at Wheeler County Correctional Facility.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spell was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Beckworth.
Survivors include her husband, Randy Spell of Baxley; sisters, Tammy Hand of Baxley, Misty Stroud of Hampton and Lindsey Williamson of McDonough; brothers, Micah Webb and Paul Collier both of Stockbridge. Several nieces and nephew also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Rentz and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in Melton’s Chapel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Taylor, Richard Taylor, Keith Spell, Thomas Hand, Paul Collier and Anthony Disharoon.
Honorary pallbearers were the Nursing staff of Core Civic at Wheeler County Correctional Facility.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Spell was born August 15, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ilon Webb and the late Donna Sue Stephens Kemp and was a member of Cornerstone Renewal Church. She was a LPN and was employed for Core Civic at Wheeler County Correctional Facility.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spell was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Beckworth.
Survivors include her husband, Randy Spell of Baxley; sisters, Tammy Hand of Baxley, Misty Stroud of Hampton and Lindsey Williamson of McDonough; brothers, Micah Webb and Paul Collier both of Stockbridge. Several nieces and nephew also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Rentz and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in Melton’s Chapel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Taylor, Richard Taylor, Keith Spell, Thomas Hand, Paul Collier and Anthony Disharoon.
Honorary pallbearers were the Nursing staff of Core Civic at Wheeler County Correctional Facility.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Cynthia Jones Petway
Cynthia Jones Petway was born on January 13, 1956 in Surrency. Cynthia was the youngest of thirteen children born to the late Nathaniel “Pete” Jones and Ella Lee Jones.
She graduated from Appling County Comprehensive High School in Baxley in 1974. After high school, Cynthia decided to continue her education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Albany State University in Albany. For years, she utilized her nursing degree to care for the sick and was especially compassionate toward caring for the elderly.
She decided to stop pursuing her nursing career after the birth of her children April and David Petway. Cynthia spent several years as a devoted homemaker and mother. Her role as a mother was a central focus of her life and she stayed focused on being a good steward of the lives God had blessed her with to train them up in the way that they should go.
Cynthia reentered the workforce as paraprofessional in the Appling County School System. She spent years working during the day, caring for her children in the evening, and going back to school at night. Her hard work and dedication helped her obtain her teaching certification from Brewton Parker College. She was blessed with acceptance into a program at Georgia Southern University where she earned a specialized teaching certification in middle grades education with focus on science and mathematics. Years later, she would earn a Master of Education degree in middle grades education from Troy University.
Cynthia spent her first years as a teacher in the Tattnall County School System teaching middle schoolers life science, a subject she truly enjoyed and was passionate about teaching. She would later return to the Appling County School System as a sixth grade science teacher. Cynthia spent the remainder of her teaching career in this capacity and retired from the school system after almost 30 years of service.
Retirement allowed her to do what she loved most, spend time with her grandchildren and serve the Lord. Cynthia absolutely adored and enjoyed her five grandchildren. Jonathan, Miles, Delaney, Joshua, and JoHanna helped make every day bright and fulfilling for her. She loved them each individually and collectively with a love only God can give. More than the love for her grandchildren, was the love that she had for God. She believed in every situation that God’s will be done. She was not a Sunday Christian but an everyday, all day sold out to Christ Christian. Cynthia was a committed, devoted, and active member of Surrency Grove Baptist Church and believed in service to others.
Cynthia transitioned to her permanent home with God on March 4, 2019. She is already greatly missed.
Cynthia’s beautiful memory will be forever cherished by her children April (Dewayne) Pugh of Lawrenceville and David (Marla) Petway of Snellville, and her precious grandchildren Jonathan Pugh (13), Miles Petway (11), Delaney Petway (5), Joshua Pugh (5), and JoHanna Pugh (1), sisters, Leila Bell Wilcox and Equilla Jones of Surrency, Gwendolyn Bradley of Gainesville, Florida, and Marcia Jones of Decatur, Alabama, brothers, Jack (Gloristine) Jones, Harriell (Hazel) Jones, and Charles Jones of Surrency, aunts, Gladys Jones and Elder Essie Alderman both of Wilmington, Delaware, and uncle, Eugene Gardner of Columbia, Georgia. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
She is predeceased by her father, Nathaniel Jones, mother, Ella Lee Jones, sister, Almeda (Alfonso) Hayes, and brothers, Nathaniel (Ruth) Jones Jr., Joe (Gertrude) Jones, Bobby (Jackie) Jones, and Robert Jones.
Services were held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Surrency Grove Baptist Church with the Pastor Daniel Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Rachel Missionary Baptist Church.
Active Pallbearers were Michael Jones, Anthony Jones, Leroy Allen, Cedric Wilcox, Deboris Wilcox, and Chase Bell.
Musical selections were by Mr. Mellenik Muchison.
Professional Services were entrusted to Baxley Funeral Home.
She graduated from Appling County Comprehensive High School in Baxley in 1974. After high school, Cynthia decided to continue her education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Albany State University in Albany. For years, she utilized her nursing degree to care for the sick and was especially compassionate toward caring for the elderly.
She decided to stop pursuing her nursing career after the birth of her children April and David Petway. Cynthia spent several years as a devoted homemaker and mother. Her role as a mother was a central focus of her life and she stayed focused on being a good steward of the lives God had blessed her with to train them up in the way that they should go.
Cynthia reentered the workforce as paraprofessional in the Appling County School System. She spent years working during the day, caring for her children in the evening, and going back to school at night. Her hard work and dedication helped her obtain her teaching certification from Brewton Parker College. She was blessed with acceptance into a program at Georgia Southern University where she earned a specialized teaching certification in middle grades education with focus on science and mathematics. Years later, she would earn a Master of Education degree in middle grades education from Troy University.
Cynthia spent her first years as a teacher in the Tattnall County School System teaching middle schoolers life science, a subject she truly enjoyed and was passionate about teaching. She would later return to the Appling County School System as a sixth grade science teacher. Cynthia spent the remainder of her teaching career in this capacity and retired from the school system after almost 30 years of service.
Retirement allowed her to do what she loved most, spend time with her grandchildren and serve the Lord. Cynthia absolutely adored and enjoyed her five grandchildren. Jonathan, Miles, Delaney, Joshua, and JoHanna helped make every day bright and fulfilling for her. She loved them each individually and collectively with a love only God can give. More than the love for her grandchildren, was the love that she had for God. She believed in every situation that God’s will be done. She was not a Sunday Christian but an everyday, all day sold out to Christ Christian. Cynthia was a committed, devoted, and active member of Surrency Grove Baptist Church and believed in service to others.
Cynthia transitioned to her permanent home with God on March 4, 2019. She is already greatly missed.
Cynthia’s beautiful memory will be forever cherished by her children April (Dewayne) Pugh of Lawrenceville and David (Marla) Petway of Snellville, and her precious grandchildren Jonathan Pugh (13), Miles Petway (11), Delaney Petway (5), Joshua Pugh (5), and JoHanna Pugh (1), sisters, Leila Bell Wilcox and Equilla Jones of Surrency, Gwendolyn Bradley of Gainesville, Florida, and Marcia Jones of Decatur, Alabama, brothers, Jack (Gloristine) Jones, Harriell (Hazel) Jones, and Charles Jones of Surrency, aunts, Gladys Jones and Elder Essie Alderman both of Wilmington, Delaware, and uncle, Eugene Gardner of Columbia, Georgia. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
She is predeceased by her father, Nathaniel Jones, mother, Ella Lee Jones, sister, Almeda (Alfonso) Hayes, and brothers, Nathaniel (Ruth) Jones Jr., Joe (Gertrude) Jones, Bobby (Jackie) Jones, and Robert Jones.
Services were held Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Surrency Grove Baptist Church with the Pastor Daniel Smith officiating.
Interment followed at Rachel Missionary Baptist Church.
Active Pallbearers were Michael Jones, Anthony Jones, Leroy Allen, Cedric Wilcox, Deboris Wilcox, and Chase Bell.
Musical selections were by Mr. Mellenik Muchison.
Professional Services were entrusted to Baxley Funeral Home.
GREGORY JACK KNIGHT
Gregory Jack Knight, 56, of Baxley, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Mr. Knight was born September 22, 1962, in Wayne County to the late Jack Knight and the late Wilma Evans Knight. He was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was employed at Plant Hatch for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Knight of Baxley; two daughters and a son in law, Kristen Knight and Emily and Josh Smith all of Baxley; three brothers and sisters in law, Travis Knight, Michael and Ann Knight all of Baxley and Brad and Lori Knight of Ellabell; parents in law, Carlton and Sandra Greenway of Baxley; sister in law, Sherri Carter and a brother in law, Scott Greenway both of Baxley. Several aunts, an uncle, several nieces and nephews, and many cousins also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Weisel and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and a eulogy by Kristen Knight.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Clay Clark, William Cain, Michael Hutcheson, Darrell Taylor, Adam Carter and Preston Baxley.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church, Terry and Tammy Baxley, Jodi, Kate Anna, Jaxon and Maverick Baxley, John and Kaye Hutchison, Beth Clary, Danny and Jane
Causey, Robbie Bullard, Eddie Miles, Beverly & Leslie Burch, Donnie Griffin, Leon McKinney, Randy and Marsha Thomas, Rhonda Baumgardt, Christian Williams and Zack Collins.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams, and Jonathan and Ansley Hickox.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Knight was born September 22, 1962, in Wayne County to the late Jack Knight and the late Wilma Evans Knight. He was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was employed at Plant Hatch for 37 years.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Knight of Baxley; two daughters and a son in law, Kristen Knight and Emily and Josh Smith all of Baxley; three brothers and sisters in law, Travis Knight, Michael and Ann Knight all of Baxley and Brad and Lori Knight of Ellabell; parents in law, Carlton and Sandra Greenway of Baxley; sister in law, Sherri Carter and a brother in law, Scott Greenway both of Baxley. Several aunts, an uncle, several nieces and nephews, and many cousins also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Weisel and Rev. Rick Brown officiating and a eulogy by Kristen Knight.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Clay Clark, William Cain, Michael Hutcheson, Darrell Taylor, Adam Carter and Preston Baxley.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church, Terry and Tammy Baxley, Jodi, Kate Anna, Jaxon and Maverick Baxley, John and Kaye Hutchison, Beth Clary, Danny and Jane
Causey, Robbie Bullard, Eddie Miles, Beverly & Leslie Burch, Donnie Griffin, Leon McKinney, Randy and Marsha Thomas, Rhonda Baumgardt, Christian Williams and Zack Collins.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams, and Jonathan and Ansley Hickox.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JAN HARDWICK
Jan Hardwick, 73, of Baxley, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the Bacon County Hospital.
Mrs. Hardwick was born October 17, 1945, in Bacon County to the late Vasco Johnson and the late Ettie Varnadore Johnson. She was a member of Alma Church of God and was retired from Wal-Mart as a sales associate.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hardwick was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hardwick.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Lisa and Clay Beasley of Baxley; sons and daughter in law, Ricky and Esther Hardwick of Alma and Rodney Hardwick of Baxley; sisters, Louise Tanner and Mary Norris both of Alma. Six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Peavy officiating.
Interment followed in Moody Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Anson Williamson, Richard Russell, Samuel Roach, Bryan Griffin, Stevie Mullis and Jerry Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Johnson, Larry Tanner, Jason Reynolds, Ima Dean Sapp, Pat Hutto, all Walmart associates and Roy and Jeanelle Colson.
Musical selections were rendered by Kim Carter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hardwick was born October 17, 1945, in Bacon County to the late Vasco Johnson and the late Ettie Varnadore Johnson. She was a member of Alma Church of God and was retired from Wal-Mart as a sales associate.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hardwick was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hardwick.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Lisa and Clay Beasley of Baxley; sons and daughter in law, Ricky and Esther Hardwick of Alma and Rodney Hardwick of Baxley; sisters, Louise Tanner and Mary Norris both of Alma. Six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Peavy officiating.
Interment followed in Moody Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Anson Williamson, Richard Russell, Samuel Roach, Bryan Griffin, Stevie Mullis and Jerry Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Johnson, Larry Tanner, Jason Reynolds, Ima Dean Sapp, Pat Hutto, all Walmart associates and Roy and Jeanelle Colson.
Musical selections were rendered by Kim Carter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
THARIAN “PETE” CARTER
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Tharian “Pete” Carter, 80, who passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. He was a native of Appling County, living in Florida for 35 years. Mr. Carter was a United States Navy Veteran and was a retired equipment operator working for 34 years with the City of Vero Beach, FL.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Carter and mother, Mary Conner.
Survivors include his companion, Mary Carter of Baxley; two sons, John and Amy Carter of Melbourne, FL and Jeff and Sabrina Carter of Baxley; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and four sisters, Martha Hutcheson of Baxley, Patricia Music of Baxley, Nancy Gray of Georgetown, AL and Phyllis Branch of Hazlehurst.
A celebration of life service was held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Patricia Music at 393 Barnes Street, Baxley. For more information please call Ms. Patricia at 912-240-2205.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Tharian “Pete” Carter.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Carter and mother, Mary Conner.
Survivors include his companion, Mary Carter of Baxley; two sons, John and Amy Carter of Melbourne, FL and Jeff and Sabrina Carter of Baxley; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and four sisters, Martha Hutcheson of Baxley, Patricia Music of Baxley, Nancy Gray of Georgetown, AL and Phyllis Branch of Hazlehurst.
A celebration of life service was held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Patricia Music at 393 Barnes Street, Baxley. For more information please call Ms. Patricia at 912-240-2205.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Tharian “Pete” Carter.
LAURA LEE WILSON ALLEN
Mrs. Laura Lee Wilson Allen, 95, of K-ville, passed away Monday March 4, 2019, at the Hospice House of Hospice Satilla following an extended illness.
Born January 15, 1924, in Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late William Reuben and Minnie Mozell Wilson. She lived all of her life in Appling County and Wayne County where she was a housewife and farmed alongside her husband. She was a member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church where she attended the Sr. Adults Sunday school class and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Winton Allen; an infant son; two sisters, Annie Rozier and Leeollie Mosley Meeks; and a brother, John Wesley Wilson.
Survivors include her five children, Joan Genell Joyner of Thomson, James Morris Allen (wife Kerry) of Brunswick, Kathleen Allen Thornton (husband Jerry) of K’ville, Winifred Allen Williams of Brunswick, Vickie Kay Metelits (husband Robby) of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Steve Keene (wife April) of Thomson, Tony Allen of Brunswick, Kenny Allen (wife Martha) of Brunswick, Eric Mizell (wife Jessica) of Alma, Latreana Williams of Brunswick, Jessica Dana Mobley (husband Allen) of Brunswick, and Ashley Thornton of Blackshear; 13 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service took place Friday March 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Wayne County.
The family received friends on Friday at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
Born January 15, 1924, in Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late William Reuben and Minnie Mozell Wilson. She lived all of her life in Appling County and Wayne County where she was a housewife and farmed alongside her husband. She was a member of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church where she attended the Sr. Adults Sunday school class and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Winton Allen; an infant son; two sisters, Annie Rozier and Leeollie Mosley Meeks; and a brother, John Wesley Wilson.
Survivors include her five children, Joan Genell Joyner of Thomson, James Morris Allen (wife Kerry) of Brunswick, Kathleen Allen Thornton (husband Jerry) of K’ville, Winifred Allen Williams of Brunswick, Vickie Kay Metelits (husband Robby) of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Steve Keene (wife April) of Thomson, Tony Allen of Brunswick, Kenny Allen (wife Martha) of Brunswick, Eric Mizell (wife Jessica) of Alma, Latreana Williams of Brunswick, Jessica Dana Mobley (husband Allen) of Brunswick, and Ashley Thornton of Blackshear; 13 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service took place Friday March 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery in Wayne County.
The family received friends on Friday at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
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