Obituaries

Johnny Wilson “J.W.” Lewis

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Wednesday, November 27. 2013
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Johnny Wilson “J.W.” Lewis, age 79, of Baxley, died Monday morning, November 18, 2013 at the Appling Healthcare System. Lewis was born March 3, 1934 in Jeff Davis County and was the son of the late John and Seenia Varnadore Lewis. He was a retired farmer and a member of Miles Chapel Baptist Church. Lewis served in the United State Air Force in the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of America. He was preceded in death by four sisters. [Full Story »] 

Richard Marlin Sellers

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Wednesday, November 27. 2013
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Swain Funeral Home announces the death and funeral services of Richard Marlin Sellers, age 65, of Baxley. Mr. Sellers died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Odum. [Full Story »] 

Lucile Ford Thigpen

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Wednesday, November 27. 2013
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Lucile Ford Thigpen, age 89, of Swainsboro, died early Saturday morning, November 16, 2013 at St. Josephs/Candler Hospital of Savannah after a brief illness. Mrs. Thigpen was a native of Toombs County, lived for many years in Baxley, and had resided in Swainsboro since 2010. She was a retired seamstress with 30 plus years of service with Miller Western Wear in Baxley. She was Baptist by faith. [Full Story »] 

Donnie Lee “Fat Boy” Adkins

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Donnie Lee “Fat Boy” Adkins, 39, who passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Appling County. He was a retired welder; a Baptist by faith and an avid biker. Donnie always brought joy to everyone and brought a smile to everyone’s face. [Full Story »] 

Roy Omer Aldridge

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Roy Omer Aldridge, age 72, of Alma died Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Aldridge was born December 17, 1940 in Bacon County to the late Thomas Omer and Myrtie Mae Hersey Aldridge. He was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was employed by General Housing. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Crosby Aldridge and a brother, Harry Aldridge. [Full Story »] 

Lizzie Alice Griffis

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Lizzie Alice Griffis, age 81, of Blackshear, died Friday morning (11/15/13) at the Pierce County Nursing Home following an extended illness. Ms. Griffis was born February 11, 1932 in Screven to the late Lonnie Melton and Mattie Viola Thornton Griffis. She had lived in K’ville most of her life before moving to Blackshear in the early 90’s. She had farmed with her family for many years, but retired from the school nutrition department at Fourth District Elementary School in the Appling County School System. She was also a longtime faithful member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. [Full Story »] 

Frances Marie Reynolds

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Frances Marie Reynolds, 73, passed away Thursday, November14, 2013 under the care of Comfort Care Hospice after a brief illness. She was a resident of Appling County most of her life. Marie was a retired presser at Ship and Shore and attended Philippi Baptist Church. She was loved and will be missed by many. [Full Story »] 

Nelda T. Somers

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013
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Nelda T. Somers, age 84, of Vidalia, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Haleyville, Alabama and lived there until moving to Georgia in 1944. [Full Story »] 

Napoleon Bryant, Sr.

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013
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Napoleon Bryant, Sr., died on Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Lumber City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lumber City surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born to the late Walter Bryant and Kate Blaine Bryant on Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Nicholls. Deacon Bryant was a faithful member of the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and member of the choir. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country honorably and with distinction. [Full Story »] 

Harold Edward “Ed” Rentz, Sr.

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013
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Harold Edward “Ed” Rentz, Sr., 74, of Baxley, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. [Full Story »] 

Carolyn Reynolds Roberson

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013
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Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Carolyn Reynolds Roberson, 57, who passed away November 3, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Richmond Hill after an extended illness. She was a native of Appling County, a seamstress and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. She was a wonderful cook and a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. [Full Story »] 

Loraine Womble

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013
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Loraine Womble, 30, passed away Wednesday night, November 6, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident. Loraine lived her short life with gusto, charming those who had the pleasure of crossing her path. She was a passionate, bright and driven woman that never backed down from a challenge. [Full Story »] 

Lizzie Mae Cromartie

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013
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A Time of Life: Mrs. Lizzie Mae Cromartie was born February 4, 1942 in Appling County to the late parents of Mr. Willie Lee Desha and Mrs. Gertrude Williams Desha. [Full Story »] 

Walter Lee Dupree

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013
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Walter Lee Dupree departed his earthly life on October 26, 2013. He was born to the late Annie Katherine Sutton-Harrell and Eddie Dupree on August 19, 1958. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Sutton and two sisters, Kathy Sutton and Patricia Ann Woodard. [Full Story »] 

W.L. “Dub” Griffis

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013
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W.L. “Dub” Griffis, 81 of K-Ville died Thursday, October 31, 2013 in the Golden Living Center after an extended illness. The Appling County native attended Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He loved to fish and spend time with his precious grandson. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Ellie Fern Griffis; a brother, Clifton Griffis; and a granddaughter, Ashleigh Griffis. [Full Story »] 
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