Dennis L. “Bootsie” Morris Sr., 76, of Wilson, NC, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 24, 1942, in Wilson to the late Gretchen and Joseph Henry Morris, Sr.
There will be a graveside memorial service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church in Baxley.
Bootsie is survived by his wife, Rena’ Carter Morris; sons, Dennis L. “Dee” Morris Jr of Wilson, NC, Paxton Morris and wife Hillary, Jason Morris and wife Patricia of Atlanta; grandchildren, Jack and Julia Morris of Atlanta; his four-legged buddy, “Butch”; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marlo Morris; parents; sister, Glenda Poythress; and his brothers, Joseph “Joe” Morris Jr. and Robert Lee “Bobby” Morris.
Obituaries
JULIAN BUTLER
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mr. Julian Butler, 71, who passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a retired electrician with CAB Enterprises.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Emmett and Susie Beck Butler; three brothers, Urell Butler, James Butler and John Butler.
Surviving is his wife of forty-seven years, Darlene Butler of Baxley; four children, Curtis Butler and Carl Butler both of Baxley, Amy Butler of Treasure Island, FL and Kimberly and husband Wardell Hampton of Baxley; four grandchildren, Alex and Kylah Hampton and Kansas and Gage Butler all of Baxley; brother, Joel and wife Pat Butler of Jacksonville, FL and sister, Maggie and husband Bobby Moore of Palatka, FL.
Funeral services were held July 21, from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Jerry Rogers officiating. Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Active Pallbearers were Nate Arredondo, James Hayes, Wardell Hampton, Greg Beck, Joey Butler and Travis Lightsey.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Corbett Bowen, Jerry Mincey, Alex and Kylah Hampton, Kansas and Gage Butler, the staff of Comfort Care Hospice and the members of Miles Chapel Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Emmett and Susie Beck Butler; three brothers, Urell Butler, James Butler and John Butler.
Surviving is his wife of forty-seven years, Darlene Butler of Baxley; four children, Curtis Butler and Carl Butler both of Baxley, Amy Butler of Treasure Island, FL and Kimberly and husband Wardell Hampton of Baxley; four grandchildren, Alex and Kylah Hampton and Kansas and Gage Butler all of Baxley; brother, Joel and wife Pat Butler of Jacksonville, FL and sister, Maggie and husband Bobby Moore of Palatka, FL.
Funeral services were held July 21, from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Reverend Jerry Rogers officiating. Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services on Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Active Pallbearers were Nate Arredondo, James Hayes, Wardell Hampton, Greg Beck, Joey Butler and Travis Lightsey.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Corbett Bowen, Jerry Mincey, Alex and Kylah Hampton, Kansas and Gage Butler, the staff of Comfort Care Hospice and the members of Miles Chapel Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIE MAE YARBROUGH BURKE
Willie Mae Yarbrough Burke, 84, of Baxley, died Saturday, July 20, 2019, at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mrs. Willie Mae was born April 19, 1935, to the late William Henry Varnadore and the late Etta Mae Cain Varnadore. She was a seamstress and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Yarbrough, Lem Branch, and Nathan Burke, and a grandson, Kelly Chancey.
Survivors include her daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy Chancey, Karen and Joey Swain, and Angelisa Hodges all of Baxley; brothers, Curtis Varnadore of Eustis, FL, Dr. Elmer Varnadore of Elizabethtown, KY, Carlton John Varnadore and Talmadge Varnadore both of Baxley, and Billy Varnadore of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, David and Melinda Chancey, Justin Swain, Lance and Amanda Swain, Katie Hodges and Lisa Chancey; great grandchildren, Aubree Swain, Eli Swain, Cooper Swain, Madison Chancey, Abby Chancey, Beau Chancey, and Emily Chancey.
Funeral Services were held Monday, July 22, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev.Wayne Williamson, Rev. Fred Anderson, and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment followed in Zoar Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Justin Swain, Lance Swain, Eli Swain, David Chancey, Beau Chancey, and Duane Varnadore. Honorary pallbearers were all friends in attendance of the funeral service. Musical selections were rendered by David Williams and Robbie Tomberlin.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Willie Mae was born April 19, 1935, to the late William Henry Varnadore and the late Etta Mae Cain Varnadore. She was a seamstress and a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Yarbrough, Lem Branch, and Nathan Burke, and a grandson, Kelly Chancey.
Survivors include her daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy Chancey, Karen and Joey Swain, and Angelisa Hodges all of Baxley; brothers, Curtis Varnadore of Eustis, FL, Dr. Elmer Varnadore of Elizabethtown, KY, Carlton John Varnadore and Talmadge Varnadore both of Baxley, and Billy Varnadore of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, David and Melinda Chancey, Justin Swain, Lance and Amanda Swain, Katie Hodges and Lisa Chancey; great grandchildren, Aubree Swain, Eli Swain, Cooper Swain, Madison Chancey, Abby Chancey, Beau Chancey, and Emily Chancey.
Funeral Services were held Monday, July 22, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev.Wayne Williamson, Rev. Fred Anderson, and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment followed in Zoar Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Justin Swain, Lance Swain, Eli Swain, David Chancey, Beau Chancey, and Duane Varnadore. Honorary pallbearers were all friends in attendance of the funeral service. Musical selections were rendered by David Williams and Robbie Tomberlin.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
DAVID THOMAS “BO” REEVES
David Thomas “Bo” Reeves, 81, of Baxley, passed away on July 10, 2019, at his home under the care of Community Hospice.
Mr. Reeves was born May 6, 1938, in Appling County to the late John Chester Reeves and the late Hazel Carter Reeves. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Construction Superintendent. Mr. Reeves served in the United States Army as a Green Beret.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reeves was preceded in death by two sons, Dustin Reeves and Devon Reeves.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Kinlaw Reeves of Baxley; daughters, Taffy Reeves Davis and husband, Stanley of Baxley, and Tory Kinlaw Fain of Alma; and a grandson, Kameron Reeves of Lyons.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating.
A private committal service was held in Omega Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were Community Hospice of Vidalia.
Musical selections were rendered by Kameron Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Reeves was born May 6, 1938, in Appling County to the late John Chester Reeves and the late Hazel Carter Reeves. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Construction Superintendent. Mr. Reeves served in the United States Army as a Green Beret.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reeves was preceded in death by two sons, Dustin Reeves and Devon Reeves.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Kinlaw Reeves of Baxley; daughters, Taffy Reeves Davis and husband, Stanley of Baxley, and Tory Kinlaw Fain of Alma; and a grandson, Kameron Reeves of Lyons.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating.
A private committal service was held in Omega Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were Community Hospice of Vidalia.
Musical selections were rendered by Kameron Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
MYRTLE RUTH NAIL
Myrtle Ruth Nail, 79, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah.
Mrs. Nail was born December 17, 1939, in Appling County to the late Grady Griffin and the late Minnie Sermon Holton Griffin. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nail was preceded in death by her son, Leroy Nail; and her brothers, Grady W. Griffin, Wilbur Griffin and J.W. Griffin.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Nail of Baxley; daughters and sons in law, Peggy and Stanley Hickey of Jesup and Brenda and Rocky Carter of Tifton; brother, Charles Griffin of Baxley. Grandchildren, Dana Covington, Kellie Harper and Jana Harper and a great grandchild, Logan Branch also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. John Daughtry and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Baxley Graveyard.
Active pallbearers were Keith Stephens, Donnie Griffin, Jason Griffin, Logan Branch, Randy Weaver and Ricky Weaver.
Musical selections were rendered by Floyd Hunter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nail was born December 17, 1939, in Appling County to the late Grady Griffin and the late Minnie Sermon Holton Griffin. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nail was preceded in death by her son, Leroy Nail; and her brothers, Grady W. Griffin, Wilbur Griffin and J.W. Griffin.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Nail of Baxley; daughters and sons in law, Peggy and Stanley Hickey of Jesup and Brenda and Rocky Carter of Tifton; brother, Charles Griffin of Baxley. Grandchildren, Dana Covington, Kellie Harper and Jana Harper and a great grandchild, Logan Branch also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. John Daughtry and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Baxley Graveyard.
Active pallbearers were Keith Stephens, Donnie Griffin, Jason Griffin, Logan Branch, Randy Weaver and Ricky Weaver.
Musical selections were rendered by Floyd Hunter.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JOHNNY MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Johnny Michael Williams, 71, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County. Mr. Williams was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War, where he was the recipient of two bronze stars, and a retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Rosa Herrington Williams; two brothers, Jimmy Williams and Greg Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Donnette M. Williams of Baxley; four children, Dede Carter and husband Joe of K’ville, Johnny Micah Williams and wife Deanna of Dahlonega, Jonah E. Williams and Kent Strickland of Blackshear and Tamara Austin and husband Dale of Baxley; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 11, at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Keith Yawn officiating. Interment followed in the Satilla Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Dale Austin, Micah Williams, Jonah Williams, Dalton Music, Joe Carter and Gary Yawn, Jr.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or the Disabled American Veterans Charity at www.dav.org.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Rosa Herrington Williams; two brothers, Jimmy Williams and Greg Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Donnette M. Williams of Baxley; four children, Dede Carter and husband Joe of K’ville, Johnny Micah Williams and wife Deanna of Dahlonega, Jonah E. Williams and Kent Strickland of Blackshear and Tamara Austin and husband Dale of Baxley; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 11, at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Keith Yawn officiating. Interment followed in the Satilla Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Dale Austin, Micah Williams, Jonah Williams, Dalton Music, Joe Carter and Gary Yawn, Jr.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or the Disabled American Veterans Charity at www.dav.org.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
ELLA LOIS JOLLY POSTON
Ella Lois Jolly Poston, 90, joined her husband at the feet of Jesus on Monday, July 8, 2019. Visitation was held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, July 14, with the service. officiated by the Rev. Jared Middleton, following. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Mrs. Poston was born on December 30, 1928, in Deville, Louisiana. She was a devoted pastor's wife, serving alongside her husband during his ministry of over 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rev. Jerry F. Poston; parents Manuel W. and Salome Jolly; brothers Manuel W. Jr., Truly, James, George, and Arvie; sisters Dovie O'Neal, Eva Belgard, Evie Allen, and LuAnne Ryder.
She is survived by daughters Rev. Danita Poston Knowles and husband James P. of Baxley, Nanette Poston DeFoe and husband David A. of Baton Rouge; grandchildren Rebecca M. Chandler and husband Darren, I of Atlanta, Rev. Jared D. Middleton and wife Robin of Dexter, David T. Kemp and wife Elizabeth of Alexandria, VA; great grandchildren Gabrielle O. Driese, Darren, II and Ella Chandler, Caleb and Jesse Middleton; sisters-in-law Juanita Jolly and Barbara Jolly both of Deville, and Betty Poston Wiley of Pineville, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Special appreciation is extended to the Assisted Living Facility staff of Colonial Care Retirement Center of Baton Rouge and the staff of Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for their loving and attentive care.
If memorials are preferred, they may be given to Gideons International or Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, or to Methodist Home for Children & Youth P.O. Box 2525 Macon, GA 31204.
To sign online guest book visit www.sealefuneral.com.
Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. Poston was born on December 30, 1928, in Deville, Louisiana. She was a devoted pastor's wife, serving alongside her husband during his ministry of over 60 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Rev. Jerry F. Poston; parents Manuel W. and Salome Jolly; brothers Manuel W. Jr., Truly, James, George, and Arvie; sisters Dovie O'Neal, Eva Belgard, Evie Allen, and LuAnne Ryder.
She is survived by daughters Rev. Danita Poston Knowles and husband James P. of Baxley, Nanette Poston DeFoe and husband David A. of Baton Rouge; grandchildren Rebecca M. Chandler and husband Darren, I of Atlanta, Rev. Jared D. Middleton and wife Robin of Dexter, David T. Kemp and wife Elizabeth of Alexandria, VA; great grandchildren Gabrielle O. Driese, Darren, II and Ella Chandler, Caleb and Jesse Middleton; sisters-in-law Juanita Jolly and Barbara Jolly both of Deville, and Betty Poston Wiley of Pineville, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Special appreciation is extended to the Assisted Living Facility staff of Colonial Care Retirement Center of Baton Rouge and the staff of Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge for their loving and attentive care.
If memorials are preferred, they may be given to Gideons International or Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, or to Methodist Home for Children & Youth P.O. Box 2525 Macon, GA 31204.
To sign online guest book visit www.sealefuneral.com.
Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was in charge of all arrangements.
JETTIE BRANCH PEACOCK
Jettie Branch Peacock, 91, of Alma passed away on July 10, 2019, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness.
The daughter of Allen W. Branch and Minnie Lee Hall Branch, she was born on May 12, 1928, in Appling County. She was preceded in death by a sister Jessie A. Basiliere. Mrs. Jettie was retired from the Alma Bacon County School System where she was a teacher for many years and was a member of the Alma First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two children Phillip K. Peacock (Sandy) of Stockbridge, and Chesler Peacock (Lori) of Alma and a grandson Michael G. Peacock of Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral services were held July 15, at the Alma First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Sweatt officiating. Interment followed in Pine Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Monday morning at First Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers were; Eugene Dyal, James Henry Carter, John Larry Sweat, Lorenzo Hand, Freddy Jackson, Jerry D. Taylor and Jack Wildes. All others in attendance were considered honorary escorts.
Instead of flowers donations can be made to the Alma First Baptist Church 309 W. 9th St. Alma, GA. 31510
Crosby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The daughter of Allen W. Branch and Minnie Lee Hall Branch, she was born on May 12, 1928, in Appling County. She was preceded in death by a sister Jessie A. Basiliere. Mrs. Jettie was retired from the Alma Bacon County School System where she was a teacher for many years and was a member of the Alma First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two children Phillip K. Peacock (Sandy) of Stockbridge, and Chesler Peacock (Lori) of Alma and a grandson Michael G. Peacock of Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral services were held July 15, at the Alma First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Sweatt officiating. Interment followed in Pine Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Monday morning at First Baptist Church.
Active pallbearers were; Eugene Dyal, James Henry Carter, John Larry Sweat, Lorenzo Hand, Freddy Jackson, Jerry D. Taylor and Jack Wildes. All others in attendance were considered honorary escorts.
Instead of flowers donations can be made to the Alma First Baptist Church 309 W. 9th St. Alma, GA. 31510
Crosby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ERIK WESTON HARVEY
Erik Weston Harvey, 27, of Baxley died Friday, July 5, 2019.
Erik was born September 25, 1991 in Toombs County and was a welder. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a deep love for the river, riding dirt roads, and collecting arrowheads and flint rocks. Erik was preceded in death by his father, Frank Russell Harvey and a grandmother, Alma Harvey.
Survivors include his son, Slate Alexander Harvey of Brunswick; mother and step-father, Marklyn and Michael Harper of Baxley; brothers, Jared Harper and Ryan Harper both of Broxton; paternal grandfather, Harold Harvey of St. Marys; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Amanda Moody of Baxley; uncles and aunts, Edsel and Jeannie Moody of Baxley, Allen and Julie Harvey of St. Marys, and Amanda Grantham of West Green; niece and nephew, Jaycee Harper and Jace Harper; and special friend, Amanda Isbell of Brunswick. Many cousins and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held July 10, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey and the Rev. Bill Gardner officiating. Interment followed in Moody Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Mike McCranie, Wesley Horne, Donnie Lewis, Allen Harvey, Caleb Owens and Jerry Baxley. Musical selections were rendered by JoAnn Switzer.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home
Erik was born September 25, 1991 in Toombs County and was a welder. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a deep love for the river, riding dirt roads, and collecting arrowheads and flint rocks. Erik was preceded in death by his father, Frank Russell Harvey and a grandmother, Alma Harvey.
Survivors include his son, Slate Alexander Harvey of Brunswick; mother and step-father, Marklyn and Michael Harper of Baxley; brothers, Jared Harper and Ryan Harper both of Broxton; paternal grandfather, Harold Harvey of St. Marys; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Amanda Moody of Baxley; uncles and aunts, Edsel and Jeannie Moody of Baxley, Allen and Julie Harvey of St. Marys, and Amanda Grantham of West Green; niece and nephew, Jaycee Harper and Jace Harper; and special friend, Amanda Isbell of Brunswick. Many cousins and friends also survive.
Funeral services were held July 10, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey and the Rev. Bill Gardner officiating. Interment followed in Moody Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Mike McCranie, Wesley Horne, Donnie Lewis, Allen Harvey, Caleb Owens and Jerry Baxley. Musical selections were rendered by JoAnn Switzer.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home
ALFRED “FREDDIE” WHITE
Alfred “Freddie” White, 58, of Baxley died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
Mr. White was born February 2, 1961, in Appling County to the late Alfred and Barbara Ann O’Quinn White. He was a member of the Baxley Church of God. Mr. White was a farmer and owner of Blackwater Farms.
Survivors include his wife, Donna White; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Kayla White; daughter and son-in-law, Haley and Cody Fearington; sister and brother-in-law, Freda and Roderick Gruber; grandchildren, Avery Kate White and Zachary Fearington.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m at the Baxley Church of God with the Rev. Lamar Lee, Rev. Earl Wiggins, Rev. James Carter and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Carroll White, Chris White, Lewis White, Adam Gruber, Charlie Driggers and Scott White.
Honorary pallbearers were Baxley Davita Dialysis, Monty and Lisa Horne, Roger Brown and Family, Charles Simmons and Family, Billy Mobley and Family, Mickey Morris and Family, Glynn Stone and Family, Glynn Smith and Family, Cleveland Carter and Family, Woody and Tamela Folsom, Frank Ray and Family, Rowdy and Patty Gribble, Joe Eason and Family, Scott Cooper and Family, Danny and Nancy Johnson, Wilton and Sylvia Carter, Gene and Bonnell Doyle, Wilbur and Michelle Castello, Ed Gibbs, Jeff Altman, Kris Knox and Family, Ronnie and Peggy White, Dr. Errol G. Graham, Janie Britt, Steve Rigdon and Family and all other special friends.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Lamar Lee and Javan Anderson.
Remembrances may be made to the Baxley Church of God Building Fund, 353 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. White was born February 2, 1961, in Appling County to the late Alfred and Barbara Ann O’Quinn White. He was a member of the Baxley Church of God. Mr. White was a farmer and owner of Blackwater Farms.
Survivors include his wife, Donna White; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Kayla White; daughter and son-in-law, Haley and Cody Fearington; sister and brother-in-law, Freda and Roderick Gruber; grandchildren, Avery Kate White and Zachary Fearington.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m at the Baxley Church of God with the Rev. Lamar Lee, Rev. Earl Wiggins, Rev. James Carter and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Carroll White, Chris White, Lewis White, Adam Gruber, Charlie Driggers and Scott White.
Honorary pallbearers were Baxley Davita Dialysis, Monty and Lisa Horne, Roger Brown and Family, Charles Simmons and Family, Billy Mobley and Family, Mickey Morris and Family, Glynn Stone and Family, Glynn Smith and Family, Cleveland Carter and Family, Woody and Tamela Folsom, Frank Ray and Family, Rowdy and Patty Gribble, Joe Eason and Family, Scott Cooper and Family, Danny and Nancy Johnson, Wilton and Sylvia Carter, Gene and Bonnell Doyle, Wilbur and Michelle Castello, Ed Gibbs, Jeff Altman, Kris Knox and Family, Ronnie and Peggy White, Dr. Errol G. Graham, Janie Britt, Steve Rigdon and Family and all other special friends.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Lamar Lee and Javan Anderson.
Remembrances may be made to the Baxley Church of God Building Fund, 353 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA 31513.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
ALBERT ARTHUR SELLERS, SR.
Albert Arthur Sellers, Sr., 72, of Baxley, died Monday, July 1, 2019, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mr. Sellers was born December 30, 1946, in Appling County to the late Marshall Hodges Sellers and the late Emma Liza Dyal. He was an Auto Mechanic and is preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Sellers Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Margie Sellers of TN, Jodi Sellers of Jesup, Tina Sellers of Hazlehurst, and Crystal Sellers Watts of Hazlehurst; four sons, Michael Sellers of Reidsville, Terry Sellers of TN, James Sellers of Reidsville, and Albert Arthur Sellers Jr. of Hazlehurst; sisters, Ella Marie Sellers of Baxley, Janie Parker of Yule FL, Wilma Parker of Brunswick, Laura Bell Hann of Baxley, Peggy Howard of Jesup, Melba Davis of Baxley, Wilton Sellers of Odom; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held July 4, at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Alvin Merritt officiating.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Mr. Sellers was born December 30, 1946, in Appling County to the late Marshall Hodges Sellers and the late Emma Liza Dyal. He was an Auto Mechanic and is preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Sellers Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Margie Sellers of TN, Jodi Sellers of Jesup, Tina Sellers of Hazlehurst, and Crystal Sellers Watts of Hazlehurst; four sons, Michael Sellers of Reidsville, Terry Sellers of TN, James Sellers of Reidsville, and Albert Arthur Sellers Jr. of Hazlehurst; sisters, Ella Marie Sellers of Baxley, Janie Parker of Yule FL, Wilma Parker of Brunswick, Laura Bell Hann of Baxley, Peggy Howard of Jesup, Melba Davis of Baxley, Wilton Sellers of Odom; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held July 4, at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Alvin Merritt officiating.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
MICHELLE RENTZ HALL
Michelle Rentz Hall, 57, of Baxley, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma.
Michelle was born January 13, 1962, in Appling County. She was an active member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, Ed Rentz. Michelle wore many hats but her favorites were being a great sister, a loving daughter, and a devoted mother and mimi.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Candy Hall of Baxley; daughters and son-in-law, Alesa Jill Hall and Tori and Tye Davis all of Baxley; mother, Peggy Bullard Rentz of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Steve Douglas of Chattanooga, TN and Kim and Rusty Beckworth of Baxley; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Dana Rentz of Baxley; and grandchildren, Asa, Andi, Alexa, Axel, Kennedy, Bailey, and Jackson.
Funeral services were held July 1, at Dunn Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Rentz, Rev. Rick Brown, Rev. Doug Weisel and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Patrick Rentz, Andrew Douglas, Aaron Douglas, Clayton Vaughn, Clint Bass, Brian Spell, Craig Stone, Peyton Shabott, Caroline Rentz, Ally Douglas and Heather Cook. Honorary Pallbearers were all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Julie Brown, Tamela Folsom and Maxine Crosby.
Remembrances may be made to The Gideons (P.O. Box 403 Baxley, Georgia 31515).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Michelle was born January 13, 1962, in Appling County. She was an active member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, Ed Rentz. Michelle wore many hats but her favorites were being a great sister, a loving daughter, and a devoted mother and mimi.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Candy Hall of Baxley; daughters and son-in-law, Alesa Jill Hall and Tori and Tye Davis all of Baxley; mother, Peggy Bullard Rentz of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Steve Douglas of Chattanooga, TN and Kim and Rusty Beckworth of Baxley; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Dana Rentz of Baxley; and grandchildren, Asa, Andi, Alexa, Axel, Kennedy, Bailey, and Jackson.
Funeral services were held July 1, at Dunn Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Rentz, Rev. Rick Brown, Rev. Doug Weisel and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Patrick Rentz, Andrew Douglas, Aaron Douglas, Clayton Vaughn, Clint Bass, Brian Spell, Craig Stone, Peyton Shabott, Caroline Rentz, Ally Douglas and Heather Cook. Honorary Pallbearers were all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Julie Brown, Tamela Folsom and Maxine Crosby.
Remembrances may be made to The Gideons (P.O. Box 403 Baxley, Georgia 31515).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
BRENDA CAROL STONE
Brenda Carol Stone, age 63, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 26, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Brenda was born May 29, 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Carolyn Mullis and Dennis Allen Stone.
She attended Baxley Elementary School and graduated from Groves High School in Savannah. She furthered her education by studying advertising, marketing and management at Colorado Institute of Art.
Brenda resided in Baxley for the past nine years. She was a retired Flight Attendant, serving over 20 years with Northwest Airlines out of LAX.
Brenda had a wide circle of friends from all walks of life. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and for her love of animals.
She is predeceased by her mother, Carolyn Branch Mullis and her brother Dennis Allen Stone, Jr (Buddy). She is survived by her father Dennis Allen Stone and stepmother Maurice Stone of Pooler, sister Sandy Stone Huffman of Houston, Texas, brother Jason Schuyler (Sky) and wife Sheri of Varnville, South Carolina. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at Spring Branch Church, July 6 at 11:00 a.m.
She attended Baxley Elementary School and graduated from Groves High School in Savannah. She furthered her education by studying advertising, marketing and management at Colorado Institute of Art.
Brenda resided in Baxley for the past nine years. She was a retired Flight Attendant, serving over 20 years with Northwest Airlines out of LAX.
Brenda had a wide circle of friends from all walks of life. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and for her love of animals.
She is predeceased by her mother, Carolyn Branch Mullis and her brother Dennis Allen Stone, Jr (Buddy). She is survived by her father Dennis Allen Stone and stepmother Maurice Stone of Pooler, sister Sandy Stone Huffman of Houston, Texas, brother Jason Schuyler (Sky) and wife Sheri of Varnville, South Carolina. Several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held at Spring Branch Church, July 6 at 11:00 a.m.
RAY JOHNSON
Mr. Ray Johnson, age 74, of Baxley, died Friday, June 28, 2019, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, after an extended illness.
He was a native of Toombs County and was a 1963 graduate of Lyons High School. Soon after graduation, Ray began his career with Georgia Power as a lineman and retired after thirty-five years as Foreman of Building and Grounds.
After retirement, he worked five years as foreman for Williams Power. Ray was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing at Lake Sinclair and camping and hunting.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Ray Johnson; a daughter, Bonnie Melissa Johnson; a granddaughter, Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson; a great-grandson, Mason Ray Johnson; parents, Roy and Eula Pearl Powell Johnson; a brother, Donnie Johnson; and a sister, Grace Johnson Thigpen.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Susan Usher Johnson of Baxley; and one daughter, Connie Sue Johnson Hutchison and husband Mark of Baxley; six grandchildren, Dustin Ray Johnson and wife Olivia of Lyons, Erica Marie Fales of Baxley, Macy Johnson Hart and husband Brent of Virginia, Ryan Johnson and Wade Johnson of Nahunta, and Katie Sue Hutchison of Baxley; three sisters, Geraldine Johnson Mitchell and husband Dan of Vidalia, Evelyn Johnson Odom and husband James of Ashland, Alabama, and Linda Johnson Harvey and husband Wendell of the Blue Ridge Community; one brother, Louie Wayne Johnson and wife Debbie of Lyons; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held June 30, in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey and Pastor Michael Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Mark Hutchison, Craig Johnson, Keith Johnson, Travis Harvey, John Wesley Lightsey, Todd Connell, Johnny Mitchell and Clay Mitchell.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Meadows Healthcare Foundation, 1 Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA 30474.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.
He was a native of Toombs County and was a 1963 graduate of Lyons High School. Soon after graduation, Ray began his career with Georgia Power as a lineman and retired after thirty-five years as Foreman of Building and Grounds.
After retirement, he worked five years as foreman for Williams Power. Ray was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing at Lake Sinclair and camping and hunting.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Ray Johnson; a daughter, Bonnie Melissa Johnson; a granddaughter, Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson; a great-grandson, Mason Ray Johnson; parents, Roy and Eula Pearl Powell Johnson; a brother, Donnie Johnson; and a sister, Grace Johnson Thigpen.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Susan Usher Johnson of Baxley; and one daughter, Connie Sue Johnson Hutchison and husband Mark of Baxley; six grandchildren, Dustin Ray Johnson and wife Olivia of Lyons, Erica Marie Fales of Baxley, Macy Johnson Hart and husband Brent of Virginia, Ryan Johnson and Wade Johnson of Nahunta, and Katie Sue Hutchison of Baxley; three sisters, Geraldine Johnson Mitchell and husband Dan of Vidalia, Evelyn Johnson Odom and husband James of Ashland, Alabama, and Linda Johnson Harvey and husband Wendell of the Blue Ridge Community; one brother, Louie Wayne Johnson and wife Debbie of Lyons; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held June 30, in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Elder Jerry Lightsey and Pastor Michael Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Mark Hutchison, Craig Johnson, Keith Johnson, Travis Harvey, John Wesley Lightsey, Todd Connell, Johnny Mitchell and Clay Mitchell.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Meadows Healthcare Foundation, 1 Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA 30474.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.
ANGELA MICHELLE “ANGIE” HALL
Angela Michelle “Angie” Hall, age 55, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Appling Healthcare System.
Mrs. Hall was born October 25, 1963 in Griffin, Georgia and was a Correctional Officer at Georgia Department of Correction in Bacon County. She was preceded in death by her step-father, A.J. Rowell, brother, Scott Mims and an aunt, Mildred Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Hall of Baxley; daughters, Kristie McEachin of Hazlehurst, Tara Thompson of Hazlehurst and Jenna Herrin of Hoboken; sons, Billy Courson of Hazlehurst, Christopher Hall of Waynesville and our cat, Monkey; mother, Christine Rowell of Lumber City; father, William Harvey Moore of Thomaston; brother, Randy Moore of Gay; mother in law, Dorothy Hall; sisters in law, Lynn Herndon and Lynn Blanton Moore. Fifteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held June 28, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home, with Tracy Page and Rev. Wayne Williamson officiating. Interment followed in Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Kyle Evans, Jamie Tanner, Devin Sears, Brian Wainwright, Rodney Waldrop and Ricky Hale. Honorary Pallbearers were the staff of Georgia Department of Corrections.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hall was born October 25, 1963 in Griffin, Georgia and was a Correctional Officer at Georgia Department of Correction in Bacon County. She was preceded in death by her step-father, A.J. Rowell, brother, Scott Mims and an aunt, Mildred Miller.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Hall of Baxley; daughters, Kristie McEachin of Hazlehurst, Tara Thompson of Hazlehurst and Jenna Herrin of Hoboken; sons, Billy Courson of Hazlehurst, Christopher Hall of Waynesville and our cat, Monkey; mother, Christine Rowell of Lumber City; father, William Harvey Moore of Thomaston; brother, Randy Moore of Gay; mother in law, Dorothy Hall; sisters in law, Lynn Herndon and Lynn Blanton Moore. Fifteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held June 28, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home, with Tracy Page and Rev. Wayne Williamson officiating. Interment followed in Friendship Congregational Christian Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Kyle Evans, Jamie Tanner, Devin Sears, Brian Wainwright, Rodney Waldrop and Ricky Hale. Honorary Pallbearers were the staff of Georgia Department of Corrections.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
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