Larry Virgil Lightsey, age 63, of Odum, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Jesup after a short illness and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mr. Lightsey was born June 8, 1956 in Surrency, Georgia to the late Rufus Clinton Lightsey and the late Agnes Griffis Lightsey. He was a self employed Truck Driver and was preceded in death by a sister, Veda Nell Griffis.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Lightsey of Odum; two step-daughters, Angela Ingram of Orlando, FL and Amanda Mapstone of Mt. Dora, FL; sister, Mattie Lou Griffis; brothers, Eugene L. Lightsey, Ray R. Lightsey & Jerry L. Lightsey. Five step-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. James Carter officiating and a eulogy by Angie Ingram.
Interment will follow in Zion Church of God Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Chandler Dixon, Noah Lightsey, Kelly Lightsey, Lane Binder, Tucker Ingram and Jeff Lightsey.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert “Buddy” Griffis, Buzzy Queen, Hospice of South Georgia, Charles Spell and Charles Dubberly.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Obituaries
DIANE ALTMAN KNIGHT
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Diane Altman Knight, age 63, who passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Appling County living at Rt 1 in Hortense for 36 years before returning to Baxley in 2013. Mrs. Knight was a retired CNA and a retired bus driver with the Brantley County School System.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Carolyn Toler Altman and brother, Russell Altman.
Survivors include her husband Lloyd Knight of Baxley; three daughters, Rose Toler and husband Steve of Hazlehurst, Patsy Dickey and husband Leon of Cedar Crossing and Shirlene Jackson and husband Sidney of Baxley; three grandchildren, Jodie Toler of Hazlehurst, Clint Taylor and wife Marie of Baxley and Brandi Wells of California; five great grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Altman and wife Shirley of Baxley and one sister Joann Bellew and husband Donald of Baxley; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Earl Wiggins, Reverend Steve Toler and Reverend Michael McClintock officiating.
Interment followed in the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to funeral services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Active Pallbearers were Danny Orvin, Junior Harden, Chris Wiggins, HB Orvin, Cricket Taylor, Scott Sumner, Jeremy Wiggins and Jeff Herrington.
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 Crematorywas honored to serve the family of Mrs. Diane Altman Knight.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Carolyn Toler Altman and brother, Russell Altman.
Survivors include her husband Lloyd Knight of Baxley; three daughters, Rose Toler and husband Steve of Hazlehurst, Patsy Dickey and husband Leon of Cedar Crossing and Shirlene Jackson and husband Sidney of Baxley; three grandchildren, Jodie Toler of Hazlehurst, Clint Taylor and wife Marie of Baxley and Brandi Wells of California; five great grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Altman and wife Shirley of Baxley and one sister Joann Bellew and husband Donald of Baxley; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Earl Wiggins, Reverend Steve Toler and Reverend Michael McClintock officiating.
Interment followed in the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to funeral services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Active Pallbearers were Danny Orvin, Junior Harden, Chris Wiggins, HB Orvin, Cricket Taylor, Scott Sumner, Jeremy Wiggins and Jeff Herrington.
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 Crematorywas honored to serve the family of Mrs. Diane Altman Knight.
REMBERT L. “PEANUT” BRANCH
Rembert L. “Peanut” Branch, age 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mr. Branch was born June 28, 1951 in Appling County to the late Lem Branch and the late Virdia Higgins Branch. He was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. Mr. Branch was a member of the Baxley Mini Pullers, Appling County Young Farmers and was a truck driver for J. M. Forestry and Steel Structures and was retired from the City of Baxley Public Works Department.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Branch of Baxley; daughters and sons in law, Tanya and Jim Lawrence, Lia and Robert Pearce and Tasha and Stacey Carter all of Baxley; a sister and brother in law, Sally and James Godfrey of Baxley; brothers and sister in law, Ronnie Branch and Charlie and Sue Branch all of Baxley. Eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating.
Interment followed in the Baxley Graveyard.
Active Pallbearers were James Hayes, Stacey Carter, Robert Pearce, Jim Lawrence, Cliff Branch and Jerry Branch.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Baxley Mini Pullers and all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Samuel Lawrence, Kristin Clifton and Shelly Fearington.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Branch was born June 28, 1951 in Appling County to the late Lem Branch and the late Virdia Higgins Branch. He was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. Mr. Branch was a member of the Baxley Mini Pullers, Appling County Young Farmers and was a truck driver for J. M. Forestry and Steel Structures and was retired from the City of Baxley Public Works Department.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Branch of Baxley; daughters and sons in law, Tanya and Jim Lawrence, Lia and Robert Pearce and Tasha and Stacey Carter all of Baxley; a sister and brother in law, Sally and James Godfrey of Baxley; brothers and sister in law, Ronnie Branch and Charlie and Sue Branch all of Baxley. Eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Anderson officiating.
Interment followed in the Baxley Graveyard.
Active Pallbearers were James Hayes, Stacey Carter, Robert Pearce, Jim Lawrence, Cliff Branch and Jerry Branch.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Baxley Mini Pullers and all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Samuel Lawrence, Kristin Clifton and Shelly Fearington.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JUANITA HUTTO PURCELL
Juanita Hutto Purcell, of Bremen and formerly of Baxley, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
Mrs. Purcell was a native of Surrency and was the daughter of the late Samuel Preston Hutto and the late Mary Burke Hutto. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Baxley where she served in the Beginner Department and Nursery. She was retired from SunTrust Bank.
Mrs. Purcell was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Nichols Purcell and a sister, Geneva Holland.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Purcell Williamson of Bremen; sister, Mattie Lee Branch of Jackson, SC; and grandchildren, Kyle Williamson and Kelanie Clotfelter. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Ferguson, Rev. Rick Brown, and Rev. R. M. Warren officiating and a eulogy was given by Kyle Williamson.
Interment followed in the Hutto Family Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Keith Branch, Michael Beecher, Jim Clotfelter, Randy Holland, Kyle Williamson, Preston Williamson, Owen Clotfelter, Lincoln Clotfelter, and Noah Clotfelter.
Honorary pallbearers were the Queen Esther Sunday School Class and the Joy Group of First Baptist Church.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 346 Baxley, Georgia 31515).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Purcell was a native of Surrency and was the daughter of the late Samuel Preston Hutto and the late Mary Burke Hutto. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Baxley where she served in the Beginner Department and Nursery. She was retired from SunTrust Bank.
Mrs. Purcell was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Nichols Purcell and a sister, Geneva Holland.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Purcell Williamson of Bremen; sister, Mattie Lee Branch of Jackson, SC; and grandchildren, Kyle Williamson and Kelanie Clotfelter. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Ferguson, Rev. Rick Brown, and Rev. R. M. Warren officiating and a eulogy was given by Kyle Williamson.
Interment followed in the Hutto Family Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Keith Branch, Michael Beecher, Jim Clotfelter, Randy Holland, Kyle Williamson, Preston Williamson, Owen Clotfelter, Lincoln Clotfelter, and Noah Clotfelter.
Honorary pallbearers were the Queen Esther Sunday School Class and the Joy Group of First Baptist Church.
Musical selections were rendered by David Williams
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 346 Baxley, Georgia 31515).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
SARAH BECK BUTLER
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Sarah Beck Butler, 83, who passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Oxley Park in Lyons. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. Mrs. Butler was a member of Sand Hill Creek Baptist Church and a retired seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kennon F. Butler; a son, Ralph Butler; parents, Arthur and Dora Crosby Beck; and sister, Betty Jean Beck Pennington.
Survivors include her five children, Beverly Brown and husband Wendell of Baxley, Freddy Butler and wife Lynn of Baxley, Lamar Butler and wife Vicky of Clanton, AL, Roy Melvin Butler of Baxley and Charles Edward Butler and wife Denise of Baxley; ten grandchildren, Wendy Thomas, Randy Brown, Katie Butler Wilson, Megan Butler Gray, Wayne Butler, Brandi Little, Michael Butler, Michelle Crapps, Allison Williamson and Jared Crapps; ten great grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister, Christine Beck DeLoach of Lake Park.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Brad Park and Reverend Doug Weisel officiating.
Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Michael Butler, Wayne Butler, Stacy Williams, Randy Brown, Ryan Powers, Randall Odum and Chevy Little.
Honorary pallbearers were all in attendance.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Sarah Beck Butler.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kennon F. Butler; a son, Ralph Butler; parents, Arthur and Dora Crosby Beck; and sister, Betty Jean Beck Pennington.
Survivors include her five children, Beverly Brown and husband Wendell of Baxley, Freddy Butler and wife Lynn of Baxley, Lamar Butler and wife Vicky of Clanton, AL, Roy Melvin Butler of Baxley and Charles Edward Butler and wife Denise of Baxley; ten grandchildren, Wendy Thomas, Randy Brown, Katie Butler Wilson, Megan Butler Gray, Wayne Butler, Brandi Little, Michael Butler, Michelle Crapps, Allison Williamson and Jared Crapps; ten great grandchildren, one great grandchild and one sister, Christine Beck DeLoach of Lake Park.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Brad Park and Reverend Doug Weisel officiating.
Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Michael Butler, Wayne Butler, Stacy Williams, Randy Brown, Ryan Powers, Randall Odum and Chevy Little.
Honorary pallbearers were all in attendance.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Sarah Beck Butler.
CAROLYN ELAINE AKRIDGE
Carolyn Elaine Akridge, 66, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 in the Appling Healthcare System.
Ms. Akridge was born June 13, 1953 in Cairo, to the late Charles Greenberry Akridge and the late Patricia Bush Akridge Sheffield. She was a CNA at Twin Oaks Convalescent Center and was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Sheffield and brother, Ronald Sheffield.
Survivors include her sisters, Cynthia Holcombe of Orange Park, FL and Sandra Rowell of Killeen, TX; her life partner, Terry Arnett of Baxley; three nieces, Carrie Passailaigue, Cassandra Hower both of Baxley and Sue McCrary of Muskegon, MI; three nephews, James Hedberg of New Lenox, IL, Devin Rowell of Killeen, TX, Wayne Butler of Baxley and several great nieces and nephews and beloved pets.
A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Bishop Randy Sellers and Pastor Agnes Sellers officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Ms. Akridge was born June 13, 1953 in Cairo, to the late Charles Greenberry Akridge and the late Patricia Bush Akridge Sheffield. She was a CNA at Twin Oaks Convalescent Center and was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Sheffield and brother, Ronald Sheffield.
Survivors include her sisters, Cynthia Holcombe of Orange Park, FL and Sandra Rowell of Killeen, TX; her life partner, Terry Arnett of Baxley; three nieces, Carrie Passailaigue, Cassandra Hower both of Baxley and Sue McCrary of Muskegon, MI; three nephews, James Hedberg of New Lenox, IL, Devin Rowell of Killeen, TX, Wayne Butler of Baxley and several great nieces and nephews and beloved pets.
A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Bishop Randy Sellers and Pastor Agnes Sellers officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
WALTER ROBERT MARLOWE, SR
Walter Robert Marlowe, Sr., 95, of Baxley passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence under the care of family, friends and Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Marlowe was born July 29, 1924 in Appling County to the late Jacob Robert Crapps and the late Eudell Crosby Crapps. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. Mr. Marlowe was a self employed entrepreneur.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Marlowe was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Louise Slye Marlowe.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan Marlowe Havsguard of Forrest Falls, CA and Lynn Marlowe Smith of Riverside, CA; a son, Robert Walter Marlowe, Jr. of Riverside, CA; sisters, Eloise McDowell and Alice Smallwood both of Baxley. Eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A Graveside Service was held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Marlowe was born July 29, 1924 in Appling County to the late Jacob Robert Crapps and the late Eudell Crosby Crapps. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. Mr. Marlowe was a self employed entrepreneur.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Marlowe was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Louise Slye Marlowe.
Survivors include his daughters, Susan Marlowe Havsguard of Forrest Falls, CA and Lynn Marlowe Smith of Riverside, CA; a son, Robert Walter Marlowe, Jr. of Riverside, CA; sisters, Eloise McDowell and Alice Smallwood both of Baxley. Eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
A Graveside Service was held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
SALLY RUTH JOHNSON
Mrs. Sally Ruth Johnson Boulineau, 79, of Hiawassee, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Sally was born in Baxley on July 31, 1940 to the late Hiram Francis and Lillie (Deen) Johnson. She was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking and fishing. She served 31 years in education as a high school English teacher and principal, retiring from Garrett Elementary in Augusta.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, H.F. and Lillie Johnson, and her brother, H.F. Johnson Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, William Franklin Boulineau; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Oakley; son and daughter-in-law, Frank Jr. and Leigh Boulineau; sister, Carolyn Eunice; grandchildren, Zach Boulineau, Jordan Oakley, Logan Oakley, and Nathan Oakley; great grandchildren, Kynleigh Boulineau and R.J. Oakley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Sally’s memory to Young Harris College Fine Arts Department or Young Harris College Women’s Softball Team.
Banister Funeral Home was honored to handle the arrangements for Mrs. Boulineau.
Sally was born in Baxley on July 31, 1940 to the late Hiram Francis and Lillie (Deen) Johnson. She was a member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking and fishing. She served 31 years in education as a high school English teacher and principal, retiring from Garrett Elementary in Augusta.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, H.F. and Lillie Johnson, and her brother, H.F. Johnson Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, William Franklin Boulineau; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randy Oakley; son and daughter-in-law, Frank Jr. and Leigh Boulineau; sister, Carolyn Eunice; grandchildren, Zach Boulineau, Jordan Oakley, Logan Oakley, and Nathan Oakley; great grandchildren, Kynleigh Boulineau and R.J. Oakley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Sally’s memory to Young Harris College Fine Arts Department or Young Harris College Women’s Softball Team.
Banister Funeral Home was honored to handle the arrangements for Mrs. Boulineau.
DIANE HODGES
Ms. Diane Hodges, 66 of Blackshear, passed away late Saturday evening, November 23, 2019, at her residence.
Born in Blackshear on July 8, 1953, she had lived in Pierce County all of her life. Diane was a homemaker and was a member of Abundant Life Church. She loved to go to church and listen to gospel music, to go bowling, watch westerns, and spend time with her grandchildren.
She was a daughter of the late Edward Harold and Glorise Stone Hodges. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Sue Hodges.
Survivors include her daughter, Tabitha Marie Williams of St. Augustine, FL; four sisters, Cheryl Russell, Debra Ann Hodges Moody, and Vickie (Anthony) Miles all of Blackshear, and Lisa Marie (Mike) Young of Townsend; a brother, Doyle Edward Hodges of Blackshear; two grandchildren, Haley Williams and Shawn Williams; two great grandchildren, Levi and Matthew; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service for Diane will be held Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2019, at 2:00 from the Pearson-Dial Chapel.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and Hospice Satilla staff for all of the love and care they have shown to not only Diane but to all of her family.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Blackshear on July 8, 1953, she had lived in Pierce County all of her life. Diane was a homemaker and was a member of Abundant Life Church. She loved to go to church and listen to gospel music, to go bowling, watch westerns, and spend time with her grandchildren.
She was a daughter of the late Edward Harold and Glorise Stone Hodges. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Sue Hodges.
Survivors include her daughter, Tabitha Marie Williams of St. Augustine, FL; four sisters, Cheryl Russell, Debra Ann Hodges Moody, and Vickie (Anthony) Miles all of Blackshear, and Lisa Marie (Mike) Young of Townsend; a brother, Doyle Edward Hodges of Blackshear; two grandchildren, Haley Williams and Shawn Williams; two great grandchildren, Levi and Matthew; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service for Diane will be held Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2019, at 2:00 from the Pearson-Dial Chapel.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and Hospice Satilla staff for all of the love and care they have shown to not only Diane but to all of her family.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MORRIS E HARRELL
Morris E. Harrell, 90, of Baxley died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Harrell was born May 14, 1929 in White Oak, to the late Willie Harrell and the late Lovie Walker Harrell. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. Mr. Harrell was a member of Hazlehurst Church of Christ and retired from Georgia Power Company. He was a good and gentle man who was a serious fisherman and was loved and respected by family and friends. Mr. Harrell was a member of the Woodbine Antique Tractor Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Usher Harrell and brothers, James Harrell, Elden Harrell & William Head.
Survivors include his daughters, Connie Odom of Waynesboro and Tammy Lairsey of Baxley; sons, Ricky Harrell of Waynesboro, Tony Harrell of Baxley and Bruce Harrell of White Oak; brother, Emory Head of Baxley. Eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive.
Funeral Services were held Friday, November 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Minister Bobby Lairsey officiating.
Interment followed in Harrell Cemetery in Camden County at 3:30 p.m.
Active pallbearers were Jason Lairsey, Jeromy Lairsey, Josh Odom, Brandon Phillips, Allen Harrell and Paul Anderson.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Harrell was born May 14, 1929 in White Oak, to the late Willie Harrell and the late Lovie Walker Harrell. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. Mr. Harrell was a member of Hazlehurst Church of Christ and retired from Georgia Power Company. He was a good and gentle man who was a serious fisherman and was loved and respected by family and friends. Mr. Harrell was a member of the Woodbine Antique Tractor Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Usher Harrell and brothers, James Harrell, Elden Harrell & William Head.
Survivors include his daughters, Connie Odom of Waynesboro and Tammy Lairsey of Baxley; sons, Ricky Harrell of Waynesboro, Tony Harrell of Baxley and Bruce Harrell of White Oak; brother, Emory Head of Baxley. Eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive.
Funeral Services were held Friday, November 22, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Minister Bobby Lairsey officiating.
Interment followed in Harrell Cemetery in Camden County at 3:30 p.m.
Active pallbearers were Jason Lairsey, Jeromy Lairsey, Josh Odom, Brandon Phillips, Allen Harrell and Paul Anderson.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
ROBERT E. BURKETT
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mr. Robert E. Burkett, 81, who passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Appling Health Care Systems. He was a native of Coffee County living most of his life in Appling County. Mr. Burkett was a retired garment cutter working with Ship N Shore and Miller’s Western Wear and a member of Philippi Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lois Cannon Burkett.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Billie Carter Burkett of Baxley; daughter, Debbie Little and husband John of Buckhead and three grandchildren, John Little and wife Kristen of McDonough, Paul Little of Buckhead and Rebecca Pikula and husband Josh of Covington.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Bill Stone officiating.
Interment followed in the Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were John Mark Little, Josh Pikula, Ricky Carter, Ricky Weaver, Randy Weaver and Aaron Weaver.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Robert E. Burkett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Lois Cannon Burkett.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Billie Carter Burkett of Baxley; daughter, Debbie Little and husband John of Buckhead and three grandchildren, John Little and wife Kristen of McDonough, Paul Little of Buckhead and Rebecca Pikula and husband Josh of Covington.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. from the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Bill Stone officiating.
Interment followed in the Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were John Mark Little, Josh Pikula, Ricky Carter, Ricky Weaver, Randy Weaver and Aaron Weaver.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Robert E. Burkett.
BRIAN KEITH BOATRIGHT
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Brian Keith Boatright, 48, who passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Jacksonville, FL living the past three years in Baxley.
Survivors include his son, Brian Keith Boatright, Jr. of Orlando, FL; parents, Edward and Betty Vaughn Boatright of Baxley; sister, April Boatright Cowden and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, FL and other family also survive.
Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Brian Keith Boatright.
Survivors include his son, Brian Keith Boatright, Jr. of Orlando, FL; parents, Edward and Betty Vaughn Boatright of Baxley; sister, April Boatright Cowden and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, FL and other family also survive.
Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Brian Keith Boatright.
CURTIS MARTIN SMITH
Curtis Martin Smith, Jr., age 84, of Baxley died Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Jesup.
Mr. Smith was born March 22, 1935 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Curtis Martin Smith, Sr. and the late Catheryn Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Smith was a faithful member of Big Oaks Church of God and was a Commercial Carrier serving Proco Industries and Williams Brothers Trucking for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dinah Shore Patterson Smith of Baxley; daughters, Donna Marie Crosby, Debra Sue Griffis both of Baxley, Pam Sanders of Forsyth, Janet Phillips of Jackson & Cathy Dunn of Forsyth; sons, James Keilah Williams & Gary Dewayne Williams both of Baxley; sister, Becky Smith of Forsyth; brother, Harold (Glenda) Smith of Forsyth. Ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Grimes and Rev. Virginia Herrington officiating.
Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
Active pallbearers were Brandon Williams, Brandon Rewis, Daniel Williams, Chris Faulk, Jamie Patterson & Dominick Oehkle.
Honorary pallbearers were Big Oaks Church of God Adult Sunday School Class, Williams Brothers Trucking, Georgia Hospice and all friends in
attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Debbie Taylor, Candace Williams, Debbie Griffis, Kevin Rewis and Brandon Rewis.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith was born March 22, 1935 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Curtis Martin Smith, Sr. and the late Catheryn Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Smith was a faithful member of Big Oaks Church of God and was a Commercial Carrier serving Proco Industries and Williams Brothers Trucking for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dinah Shore Patterson Smith of Baxley; daughters, Donna Marie Crosby, Debra Sue Griffis both of Baxley, Pam Sanders of Forsyth, Janet Phillips of Jackson & Cathy Dunn of Forsyth; sons, James Keilah Williams & Gary Dewayne Williams both of Baxley; sister, Becky Smith of Forsyth; brother, Harold (Glenda) Smith of Forsyth. Ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Grimes and Rev. Virginia Herrington officiating.
Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
Active pallbearers were Brandon Williams, Brandon Rewis, Daniel Williams, Chris Faulk, Jamie Patterson & Dominick Oehkle.
Honorary pallbearers were Big Oaks Church of God Adult Sunday School Class, Williams Brothers Trucking, Georgia Hospice and all friends in
attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Debbie Taylor, Candace Williams, Debbie Griffis, Kevin Rewis and Brandon Rewis.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
MICKEY ORVIN
Mickey Orvin, age 67, of Baxley, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mr. Orvin was born February 12, 1952 in Jeff Davis County to the late Wade Horace Orvin and the late Carrie Lee Branch Orvin. He was a member of Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Superintendant. Mr. Orvin was a claims adjuster for Armtech Insurance & Farm Service Agency and a member of the Appling County Touchdown Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Orvin was preceded in death by sisters, Jeanette Bowman, Wynell Bush, Marilyn Trogdon and brothers, R. L. Orvin and D. C. Orvin.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Murphy Orvin of Baxley; sons and a daughter-in-law, Brandon and Hailey Orvin of Alma and Justin Orvin of Baxley; sisters, Annette Osborne of Baxley, Dorothy Osteen of Blackshear, Carrie Lee Bryant of Tallahassee, FL & Jackie Hayes of Brantley County; brothers, J. W. (Patricia) Orvin, H. B. (Janet) Orvin and Danny (Brenda) Orvin all of Baxley; mother-in-law, Sue Murphy of Baxley; sister-in-law, Billie Jean Orvin of Baxley; brother-in-law, Bob (Latrell) Trogdon of Alma; grandchildren, River & Chloe Orvin of Alma and Isla & Harbor Orvin of Baxley. Several nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Karl Sexton, Rev. Thurman “Pet” Hayes, & Rev. Clint Bowman officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Lantz Orvin, Scotty Orvin, Steven Wright, Andy Orvin, Hunter Allen, & Robert Carter.
Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Stephanie Allen, Alan Johnson, Amber Boatright, Shawn Johnson, Beth Mann and the congregation.
Remembrances may be made to Sand Hill Creek Helping Hands Fund, 6822 County Farm Road, Baxley, GA 31513
Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Orvin was born February 12, 1952 in Jeff Davis County to the late Wade Horace Orvin and the late Carrie Lee Branch Orvin. He was a member of Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church where he served as the Sunday School Superintendant. Mr. Orvin was a claims adjuster for Armtech Insurance & Farm Service Agency and a member of the Appling County Touchdown Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Orvin was preceded in death by sisters, Jeanette Bowman, Wynell Bush, Marilyn Trogdon and brothers, R. L. Orvin and D. C. Orvin.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Murphy Orvin of Baxley; sons and a daughter-in-law, Brandon and Hailey Orvin of Alma and Justin Orvin of Baxley; sisters, Annette Osborne of Baxley, Dorothy Osteen of Blackshear, Carrie Lee Bryant of Tallahassee, FL & Jackie Hayes of Brantley County; brothers, J. W. (Patricia) Orvin, H. B. (Janet) Orvin and Danny (Brenda) Orvin all of Baxley; mother-in-law, Sue Murphy of Baxley; sister-in-law, Billie Jean Orvin of Baxley; brother-in-law, Bob (Latrell) Trogdon of Alma; grandchildren, River & Chloe Orvin of Alma and Isla & Harbor Orvin of Baxley. Several nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Karl Sexton, Rev. Thurman “Pet” Hayes, & Rev. Clint Bowman officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Lantz Orvin, Scotty Orvin, Steven Wright, Andy Orvin, Hunter Allen, & Robert Carter.
Honorary Pallbearers were all in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Stephanie Allen, Alan Johnson, Amber Boatright, Shawn Johnson, Beth Mann and the congregation.
Remembrances may be made to Sand Hill Creek Helping Hands Fund, 6822 County Farm Road, Baxley, GA 31513
Funeral Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JIMMY LAVERNE JONES
Jimmy L. (Jimbo) Jones was born to the late Eddie (Church) Jones and Mother Rose C. Jones on October 8, 1955. He worked as a diligent worker at Akso Nobel specialty chemical plant as a turpentine specialist for over twenty years. He became a faithful member of Pentecostal Holiness Church of Brunswick. Many knew him for his passion for hunting and love for sharing his hunting knowledge with the youth. Jimmy remained a great husband, father, brother, friend, and role model until God revealed his master plan and called him to his final resting place on November 12, 2019.
He was proceeded in death by three brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and two nephews: Elder Edon Cray, Sr., Bobby Ferrell Jones, Wade Eddie Jones, Orma Jean Cray, Angie Cray, Edon La-Zandra Cray, Jr., and John C. Jones.
His laugh, love, and memories will forever be cherished by his wife, Deloris Jones, children, Kimberly Jones, James Jones, and Ashley Jones, siblings, Allen (Bernadette) Cray of Baxley, Charles Jones of Alabama, (special sister) Joyce (James) Carter of Baxley, Marie (Larry) Wilson of Miami, Florida, (special brother) Reginald (Monica) Jones of Baxley, Kenneth (Carolyn) Jones of Baxley, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Miller, Lucy (Robert) Gallamore, Theresa Williams, David (Phillis) Williams, Troy Williams and Roy Williams, aunts and uncles, Etha Mae Cray, Evalena Arline, Christine Lewis, Velma Lewis, Alice Fraser, Ruby Wellmaker, Annie Williams, Valarie Ryan, Johnny Williams, and Arthur Williams, special nephew and nieces, Joshua Williams, Rita Carter and Zariah Carter. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church of God in Christ with the Minister Daryl Cray presiding. Interment followed at Old Field Memorial Gardens.
Active Pallbearers were Trent Carter, Arthur Williams, Simeon Carter, Ja’Kaharis Jones, Josh Jones, and David Williams
Honorary Pallbearers were former co-workers at Akso Nobel Local 50812 and Ageless Mobley.
Professional services were entrusted to C.M. Brown Funeral Home
He was proceeded in death by three brothers, a sister-in-law, a niece and two nephews: Elder Edon Cray, Sr., Bobby Ferrell Jones, Wade Eddie Jones, Orma Jean Cray, Angie Cray, Edon La-Zandra Cray, Jr., and John C. Jones.
His laugh, love, and memories will forever be cherished by his wife, Deloris Jones, children, Kimberly Jones, James Jones, and Ashley Jones, siblings, Allen (Bernadette) Cray of Baxley, Charles Jones of Alabama, (special sister) Joyce (James) Carter of Baxley, Marie (Larry) Wilson of Miami, Florida, (special brother) Reginald (Monica) Jones of Baxley, Kenneth (Carolyn) Jones of Baxley, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Miller, Lucy (Robert) Gallamore, Theresa Williams, David (Phillis) Williams, Troy Williams and Roy Williams, aunts and uncles, Etha Mae Cray, Evalena Arline, Christine Lewis, Velma Lewis, Alice Fraser, Ruby Wellmaker, Annie Williams, Valarie Ryan, Johnny Williams, and Arthur Williams, special nephew and nieces, Joshua Williams, Rita Carter and Zariah Carter. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church of God in Christ with the Minister Daryl Cray presiding. Interment followed at Old Field Memorial Gardens.
Active Pallbearers were Trent Carter, Arthur Williams, Simeon Carter, Ja’Kaharis Jones, Josh Jones, and David Williams
Honorary Pallbearers were former co-workers at Akso Nobel Local 50812 and Ageless Mobley.
Professional services were entrusted to C.M. Brown Funeral Home
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