Tera Shea Norwood Ampuero, 28, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mrs. Ampuero was born December 21, 1990, in Bartow, Florida. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Norwood.
Survivors include her husband, Eleodoro Ampuero Fernandez of Baxley; mother, Victoria Norwood of Baxley; father, John (Robin Martinez) Norwood of Anderson, SC; daughters, Sofia Elizabeth Ampuero of Baxley, and Elizabeth Guadalupe of Colorado; sons, Elliott Ampuero of Panama, and Marcelo Ampuero, and Eduardo Ampuero both of Peru; sister, Kayla Norwood of Baxley; sister-in-law, Tasha Norwood of Baxley. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held Monday, May 20, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Omega Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Obituaries
ANGELA J. “ANGIE” REDSHAW
Angela J. “Angie” Redshaw, 52, of Lakeland, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Angie was born in Orlando, FL, on May 4, 1967, to the late Robert (Bob) Phillip Kinsley Jones and Julia Dianne Miles Jones.
Angie grew up in Baxley and then the family moved to Moultrie where she graduated from Colquitt County High School.
After high school, she attended and graduated from VSU with business and education degrees. While there, she met Rusty Redshaw and they were married in Moultrie in 1992.
She began her teaching career in Southeast Elementary and eventually teaching in Berrien County, Colquitt County Schools, Valdosta City Schools, and was currently teaching at Lowndes Middle School.
Angie was the current president of Valdosta Junior Women’s Club. She was a member of The Order of Dianna in Tau Kappa Epsilon. She loved baking and shopping with family and friends.
Angie is survived by her husband Rusty Redshaw, of Lakeland, daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Austin Gray of Lake Park, daughter Victoria “Tori” Redshaw of Athens, son Rhett Redshaw, of Atlanta, her brother and sister-in-law Rob and PJ Jones, of Norman Park, granddaughter Blair Gray, of Lake Park, nieces and nephew Brooklyn Jones, Julia Miles Jones, and Griffin Jones, all of Norman Park.
A funeral service was held on Friday, May 24,in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Soper and Mr. John Chick officiating.
Burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.
Angie grew up in Baxley and then the family moved to Moultrie where she graduated from Colquitt County High School.
After high school, she attended and graduated from VSU with business and education degrees. While there, she met Rusty Redshaw and they were married in Moultrie in 1992.
She began her teaching career in Southeast Elementary and eventually teaching in Berrien County, Colquitt County Schools, Valdosta City Schools, and was currently teaching at Lowndes Middle School.
Angie was the current president of Valdosta Junior Women’s Club. She was a member of The Order of Dianna in Tau Kappa Epsilon. She loved baking and shopping with family and friends.
Angie is survived by her husband Rusty Redshaw, of Lakeland, daughter and son-in-law Meredith and Austin Gray of Lake Park, daughter Victoria “Tori” Redshaw of Athens, son Rhett Redshaw, of Atlanta, her brother and sister-in-law Rob and PJ Jones, of Norman Park, granddaughter Blair Gray, of Lake Park, nieces and nephew Brooklyn Jones, Julia Miles Jones, and Griffin Jones, all of Norman Park.
A funeral service was held on Friday, May 24,in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Soper and Mr. John Chick officiating.
Burial followed at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane.
JOYCE BEACH ADKINS
Joyce Beach Adkins, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Adkins was born June 5, 1931, in Appling County to the late Rev. Troy and Estelle White Beach. She was a member of Beaches Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Beach was the matriarch to her entire family and was the most giving, loving and kind person God ever created.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Adkins, brothers, Gene Beach and Tony Beach, sister, JoAnne Carter, granddaughter, Brandy Brown and daughter in law, Debbie Roberson.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Roberson Griffis and Joy Fifield; son, Robbie Roberson all of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Betty Green and brother, Terry Beach both of Baxley; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Friendship Congregational Christian Church. The Rev. Justin McLellan officiated and a eulogy was by Robbie Roberson.
Active pallbearers were Donnie Smiley, Roger Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Keith Carter, Danny Green and Kevin Green.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adkins was born June 5, 1931, in Appling County to the late Rev. Troy and Estelle White Beach. She was a member of Beaches Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Beach was the matriarch to her entire family and was the most giving, loving and kind person God ever created.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Adkins, brothers, Gene Beach and Tony Beach, sister, JoAnne Carter, granddaughter, Brandy Brown and daughter in law, Debbie Roberson.
Survivors include her daughters, Judy Roberson Griffis and Joy Fifield; son, Robbie Roberson all of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Betty Green and brother, Terry Beach both of Baxley; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Friendship Congregational Christian Church. The Rev. Justin McLellan officiated and a eulogy was by Robbie Roberson.
Active pallbearers were Donnie Smiley, Roger Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Keith Carter, Danny Green and Kevin Green.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
GRAHAM BRYAN EASON
Mr. Graham Bryan Eason, 61, of Washington, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home.
Graham was born September 7, 1957, in Waycross. He attended ABAC and then attended the University of Georgia and received a BS in Forest Resources. He was employed for 35 years with Southland Timber, which later became Canal Wood. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, and by his three daughters, Leigh Oxendine (Chris), Jessica Northenor (Brett), and Paige Gordon (Daniel); and by his grandchildren, Noah and Sophie Oxendine, Sam and Cal Northenor, and Mary Charlotte, Graham, and Harry Gordon; by his brother, Payne Eason (Sandra), of Baxley; and by his sister, Susan O'Quinn of Baxley; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Sue Tyre.
Funeral services were held May 21, at the Washington First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Madden officiating.
Interment followed later Tuesday afternoon at Omega Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Dillon Edenfield, Christopher Eason, Samuel Swain, Brian Turner, Dallas Lightsey, Tim Burnam, and Walt Swain.
Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Wells, Ira Tiller, Jimmy Wheatley, Craig Clayton, Derrick Thornton, Gene Thornton, Bryan Babjak, Chip Chandler, Sparky Newsome, Mercer Harris, Jim DeWeese, Richard Maxwell, Robbie Eubanks, Heartland Hospice, and the Docotor's and staff of Medical Oncology Associates of Augusta.
The family received friends Monday evening, at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mr. Graham Bryan Eason.
Graham was born September 7, 1957, in Waycross. He attended ABAC and then attended the University of Georgia and received a BS in Forest Resources. He was employed for 35 years with Southland Timber, which later became Canal Wood. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Teresa, and by his three daughters, Leigh Oxendine (Chris), Jessica Northenor (Brett), and Paige Gordon (Daniel); and by his grandchildren, Noah and Sophie Oxendine, Sam and Cal Northenor, and Mary Charlotte, Graham, and Harry Gordon; by his brother, Payne Eason (Sandra), of Baxley; and by his sister, Susan O'Quinn of Baxley; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Lamar and Sue Tyre.
Funeral services were held May 21, at the Washington First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Madden officiating.
Interment followed later Tuesday afternoon at Omega Cemetery in Baxley.
Active Pallbearers were Dillon Edenfield, Christopher Eason, Samuel Swain, Brian Turner, Dallas Lightsey, Tim Burnam, and Walt Swain.
Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Wells, Ira Tiller, Jimmy Wheatley, Craig Clayton, Derrick Thornton, Gene Thornton, Bryan Babjak, Chip Chandler, Sparky Newsome, Mercer Harris, Jim DeWeese, Richard Maxwell, Robbie Eubanks, Heartland Hospice, and the Docotor's and staff of Medical Oncology Associates of Augusta.
The family received friends Monday evening, at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Mr. Graham Bryan Eason.
DANE HALLMAN
Dane Hallman, 64, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Hallman was born September 7, 1954, in Appling County to the late Dean Willie Hallman and the late Barbara Faye Prichard Hallman. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hallman was preceded in death by a brother Ted Hallman.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Hallman of Baxley; daughter, Dana Hallman of Baxley; son, Chuck Hallman and Vonda Stone of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Gary Turner and Leigh and Earl Miller all of Baxley; a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams. Grandchildren, Cody Hallman, Brooke Hallman, Tyler Crews, Zander Branch, Fayth Thomas, Zack Stone, Tyler Stone, Colby Baucom and Randi Baucom and great grandchildren, Tucker Hallman, Brynlei Hallman and Preslee Mikell.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Mitch Jones officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Hallman, Tyler Crews, Terry Evans, Adam Hallman, Roger Smiley, Clay Box, Curt Hallman, David Mincey and Lucius Crews.
Honorary Pallbearers were Malcolm Evans, JB Evans, Mickey Evans, Larry Evans, Richard Hallman, David Hallman and Arvie Dane Dyal.
In lieu of flower, the family requests contributions be made to Swain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Baxley, GA 31515 to help defray funeral expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Hallman was born September 7, 1954, in Appling County to the late Dean Willie Hallman and the late Barbara Faye Prichard Hallman. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hallman was preceded in death by a brother Ted Hallman.
Survivors include his wife, Jan Hallman of Baxley; daughter, Dana Hallman of Baxley; son, Chuck Hallman and Vonda Stone of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Gary Turner and Leigh and Earl Miller all of Baxley; a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams. Grandchildren, Cody Hallman, Brooke Hallman, Tyler Crews, Zander Branch, Fayth Thomas, Zack Stone, Tyler Stone, Colby Baucom and Randi Baucom and great grandchildren, Tucker Hallman, Brynlei Hallman and Preslee Mikell.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, 2019, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Mitch Jones officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Hallman, Tyler Crews, Terry Evans, Adam Hallman, Roger Smiley, Clay Box, Curt Hallman, David Mincey and Lucius Crews.
Honorary Pallbearers were Malcolm Evans, JB Evans, Mickey Evans, Larry Evans, Richard Hallman, David Hallman and Arvie Dane Dyal.
In lieu of flower, the family requests contributions be made to Swain Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Baxley, GA 31515 to help defray funeral expenses.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
LINDA LOU SCHLACHTER
Linda Lou Schlachter, 63, of Baxley, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Mrs. Schlachter was born May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Monroe Young and the late Helen Marie Gibson Young and was a Manicurist.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schlachter was preceded in death by a daughter, Kindalyn Phelps, a sister, Sue Young and a granddaughter, Jamilyn Burkett.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Schlachter of Baxley; sisters, Sharon Young of Fredericksburg, VA and Carol Smith of Columbus OH; three grandchildren, Leevi Barnhart, LeAnn Simmons and Dakota Phelps and one great grandchild, Lillian Burkett. Nephew, Monty (Val) Young and a niece, Helaina Ritten House.
A visitation was held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inturnment will be at a later date in Ohio.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Schlachter was born May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Monroe Young and the late Helen Marie Gibson Young and was a Manicurist.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schlachter was preceded in death by a daughter, Kindalyn Phelps, a sister, Sue Young and a granddaughter, Jamilyn Burkett.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Schlachter of Baxley; sisters, Sharon Young of Fredericksburg, VA and Carol Smith of Columbus OH; three grandchildren, Leevi Barnhart, LeAnn Simmons and Dakota Phelps and one great grandchild, Lillian Burkett. Nephew, Monty (Val) Young and a niece, Helaina Ritten House.
A visitation was held Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Inturnment will be at a later date in Ohio.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
KENDALL CONRAD
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Kendall Conrad, age 55, who passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida after an unexpected illness. He was a truckdriver with JCT and a member of Midway Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Conrad and his parents, Emory and Alma Cason Conrad.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Conrad of Baxley; four sons, Bobby Haynes, Joseph Conrad and wife Jackie, Christopher Conrad, all of Baxley, and Aaron Conrad of Soperton; one grandson, Samuel Cochran; two brothers, Emory Conrad and wife Tina and Anthony Conrad both of Vidalia; one sister, Rita Aaron and husband Jerry of Lyons; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17,at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held on May 16, 2019 at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Mathew Darden, Cameron Carroll, Bryan Conrad, Kevin Thomas, Elmer Miller and Ray Haynes.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Kendall Conrad.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Conrad and his parents, Emory and Alma Cason Conrad.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Conrad of Baxley; four sons, Bobby Haynes, Joseph Conrad and wife Jackie, Christopher Conrad, all of Baxley, and Aaron Conrad of Soperton; one grandson, Samuel Cochran; two brothers, Emory Conrad and wife Tina and Anthony Conrad both of Vidalia; one sister, Rita Aaron and husband Jerry of Lyons; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17,at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held on May 16, 2019 at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers were Mathew Darden, Cameron Carroll, Bryan Conrad, Kevin Thomas, Elmer Miller and Ray Haynes.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Kendall Conrad.
MERLE BEECHER MASON
Merle Beecher Mason, 76, of Baxley passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
Mrs. Mason was born July 30, 1942, in Appling County to the late Collis “Bay” Beecher and the late Alma Carter Beecher. She was a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1960, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason was owner and operator of Nana Merle’s Daycare and was formerly employed with Tastee Freez, Hazlehurst Mills, and Dairy Queen.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Mason and two sisters, Zula Branch and Estelle McLain.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Griffin of Baxley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Buck Buchannan and Carolyn and Grady Branch all of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Russell and JoAnn Beecher and a brother in law, Bill Branch all of Baxley. Two grandsons, Damian Griffin and Christopher (Teryn) Griffin; and a great-grandson, Jake Griffin also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev Tommy Daniels, Rev. Doug Weisel, Rev. Andy Williams and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating and a eulogy by Patsy Buchannan.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Damian Griffin, Christopher Griffin, Adam Smith, Shane McLain, Lance McLain, Brady Beecher, Channing Branch, Johnny McLain, Danny Branch and Ricky Beecher.
Honorary pallbearers were Nana Merle’s babies, children’s department workers at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Dairy Queen Staff, Appling Healthcare System, Dr. Tonya Fordham, Southern Care Hospice, Lynn Hale and her classmates of 1960.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mason was born July 30, 1942, in Appling County to the late Collis “Bay” Beecher and the late Alma Carter Beecher. She was a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1960, and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mrs. Mason was owner and operator of Nana Merle’s Daycare and was formerly employed with Tastee Freez, Hazlehurst Mills, and Dairy Queen.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Mason and two sisters, Zula Branch and Estelle McLain.
Survivors include a daughter, Missy Griffin of Baxley; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy and Buck Buchannan and Carolyn and Grady Branch all of Baxley; a brother and sister in law, Russell and JoAnn Beecher and a brother in law, Bill Branch all of Baxley. Two grandsons, Damian Griffin and Christopher (Teryn) Griffin; and a great-grandson, Jake Griffin also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev Tommy Daniels, Rev. Doug Weisel, Rev. Andy Williams and Rev. Justin McLellan officiating and a eulogy by Patsy Buchannan.
Interment followed in Omega Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Damian Griffin, Christopher Griffin, Adam Smith, Shane McLain, Lance McLain, Brady Beecher, Channing Branch, Johnny McLain, Danny Branch and Ricky Beecher.
Honorary pallbearers were Nana Merle’s babies, children’s department workers at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Dairy Queen Staff, Appling Healthcare System, Dr. Tonya Fordham, Southern Care Hospice, Lynn Hale and her classmates of 1960.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
STEVE BONHAM
Steve Bonham, 61, of Jesup, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Mr. Bonham was born August 19, 1957, in Wayne County and was a self-employed construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Devern Bonham, paternal grandparents, Lawrence R. and Mary Blanton Bonham, and maternal grandparents, Jack Lee and Alice Inez Joyner Williams.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Anderson and Patricia Michele Minchew both of Jesup; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sarah Bonham of Statesboro; mother and step-father, Jackie and Gene Burden of Surrency; sister, Patricia Diane Elder of Surrency. Seven grandchildren and a niece Brenda Lartz, nephew Wendell (Nashaw) Whitley and six great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Horne officiating.
Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Bonham, Jaime Williams, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Ellis, Benjie Higgins and Wades Williams.
Musical selections were rendered by Glynda Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Bonham was born August 19, 1957, in Wayne County and was a self-employed construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Devern Bonham, paternal grandparents, Lawrence R. and Mary Blanton Bonham, and maternal grandparents, Jack Lee and Alice Inez Joyner Williams.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Anderson and Patricia Michele Minchew both of Jesup; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Sarah Bonham of Statesboro; mother and step-father, Jackie and Gene Burden of Surrency; sister, Patricia Diane Elder of Surrency. Seven grandchildren and a niece Brenda Lartz, nephew Wendell (Nashaw) Whitley and six great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Horne officiating.
Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Bonham, Jaime Williams, Jerry Williams, Jimmy Ellis, Benjie Higgins and Wades Williams.
Musical selections were rendered by Glynda Reeves.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JOE GRIFFIN, JR.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Joe Griffin, Jr., age 71, who passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Pavilion. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. Mr. Griffin was a retired farmer and loved fishing and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Crapps Griffin and two brother’s in-law, Raymond Lord and Robbie Sullivan.
Survivors include one brother, George Griffin of Baxley; three sisters, Ann Lord of Baxley, Opal Carter and husband Corbitt of Jacksonville, FL and Michelle Sullivan of Blackshear; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Joe Griffin, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Crapps Griffin and two brother’s in-law, Raymond Lord and Robbie Sullivan.
Survivors include one brother, George Griffin of Baxley; three sisters, Ann Lord of Baxley, Opal Carter and husband Corbitt of Jacksonville, FL and Michelle Sullivan of Blackshear; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Nobles Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Joe Griffin, Jr.
RICHARD V. THORNTON
Richard Vernon Thornton, 92, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Thornton was born February 26, 1927, in Appling County to the late James Leroy Thornton and the late Myrtle Miranda Copeland Thornton. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Thornton was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and was a farmer, a former truck driver, and once worked at a furniture factory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Louise Thornton, and siblings, James (Helen) Thornton, Herschel Thornton, Edward (Welda) Thornton, Billy Thornton, Daniel Thornton, J. P. Thornton, Margie Thornton, and Louise Thornton; grandchild, Catina Rowland; great grandchildren, Samuel Mock, Daniel Rowland, Rachel Rowland, and several Angel Babies.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Melba Monteen Thornton of Baxley; son, Charles E. Thornton of Yulee, Florida; daughters and sons in law, Linda and Ray Hutto of Jacksonville, Florida and Janet and Jerry Kersey of Baxley; brothers and sisters in law, Ben Thornton of Jesup, J.E. Thornton of Baxley, Roger and Faye Thornton of Jesup, Henry and Shirley Thornton of Yulee, Florida, Lois Thornton of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Wanda Thornton of Jesup; and sister in law, Glenda Thornton of Jacksonville, Florida. Grandchildren, Morgan (Shannon) Rowland, Amanda Kersey, David (Angel) Rowland, Cory Thornton, Felecia (Samuel) Mock and Crystal Ohlendorf and great grandchildren, Austin (Christa) VanTassel, Kaitlyn (Conner) Hodges, Jonathan Rowland, Bradley Rowland, Dylan Rowland, Kaden Mock, Tylan Mock, D. J. Mock, Natalie Ohlendorf, Zoe Ohlendorf, Dalton Ohlendorf, Anjelica Miller, Isaiah Rowland & Hannah Rowland.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Andrew Kersey officiating and a eulogy by Delmus Hale.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery with Military Honors.
Active Pallbearers were Huey Lane, Justin Lane, Jesse Weaver, Scotty Turner, Allen Turner, and Carroll Weaver.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Joy Sunday School Class of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Kathleen Overstreet, Woody Holland, Ed Holland, Buddy Cain, Nina Wigley, Jessica McLellan, the men of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, the Deacons of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and their wives.
Musical selections were rendered by Kay Eunice, Freda Jones and a congregational song lead by Rick Herndon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Thornton was born February 26, 1927, in Appling County to the late James Leroy Thornton and the late Myrtle Miranda Copeland Thornton. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Thornton was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and was a farmer, a former truck driver, and once worked at a furniture factory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Louise Thornton, and siblings, James (Helen) Thornton, Herschel Thornton, Edward (Welda) Thornton, Billy Thornton, Daniel Thornton, J. P. Thornton, Margie Thornton, and Louise Thornton; grandchild, Catina Rowland; great grandchildren, Samuel Mock, Daniel Rowland, Rachel Rowland, and several Angel Babies.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Melba Monteen Thornton of Baxley; son, Charles E. Thornton of Yulee, Florida; daughters and sons in law, Linda and Ray Hutto of Jacksonville, Florida and Janet and Jerry Kersey of Baxley; brothers and sisters in law, Ben Thornton of Jesup, J.E. Thornton of Baxley, Roger and Faye Thornton of Jesup, Henry and Shirley Thornton of Yulee, Florida, Lois Thornton of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Wanda Thornton of Jesup; and sister in law, Glenda Thornton of Jacksonville, Florida. Grandchildren, Morgan (Shannon) Rowland, Amanda Kersey, David (Angel) Rowland, Cory Thornton, Felecia (Samuel) Mock and Crystal Ohlendorf and great grandchildren, Austin (Christa) VanTassel, Kaitlyn (Conner) Hodges, Jonathan Rowland, Bradley Rowland, Dylan Rowland, Kaden Mock, Tylan Mock, D. J. Mock, Natalie Ohlendorf, Zoe Ohlendorf, Dalton Ohlendorf, Anjelica Miller, Isaiah Rowland & Hannah Rowland.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Andrew Kersey officiating and a eulogy by Delmus Hale.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery with Military Honors.
Active Pallbearers were Huey Lane, Justin Lane, Jesse Weaver, Scotty Turner, Allen Turner, and Carroll Weaver.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Joy Sunday School Class of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Kathleen Overstreet, Woody Holland, Ed Holland, Buddy Cain, Nina Wigley, Jessica McLellan, the men of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, the Deacons of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and their wives.
Musical selections were rendered by Kay Eunice, Freda Jones and a congregational song lead by Rick Herndon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
EDWARD O. HIPPS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Edward O. Hipps, 76, who passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Blanchard Valley Health Systems in Findlay, Ohio. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. Mr. Hipps retired form Southern Company working at Plant Hatch and was a member, deacon and former song leader of Harmony Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ethel Reeves Hipps and brother in-law, Robert J. Jacobs.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Griffis Hipps of Findlay, OH; two sons, Tommy Hipps and wife Teresa of Baxley and Tim Hipps and wife Wendy of Sparta; one daughter, Angela Spallinger and husband Ryan of Findlay, OH; five grandchildren, Brittani Mercer and husband Dylan, Kinley Hipps and wife April and Hudson, Harper and Maddox Spallinger; one great grandson, Kyzer Rhett Hipps; one sister, Linda Ann Jacobs of Baxley; several other family members also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Sam Holland and Reverend Mike Redwine officiating.
Interment followed in the Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday, May 10, 2019, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jamey Jacobs, Logan Jacobs, Drew Jacobs, Steve Simmons, Kinley Hipps and Dylan Mercer.
Honorary Pallbearers were all family and friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or Gideons International at www.gideons.org.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Edward O. Hipps.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ethel Reeves Hipps and brother in-law, Robert J. Jacobs.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Griffis Hipps of Findlay, OH; two sons, Tommy Hipps and wife Teresa of Baxley and Tim Hipps and wife Wendy of Sparta; one daughter, Angela Spallinger and husband Ryan of Findlay, OH; five grandchildren, Brittani Mercer and husband Dylan, Kinley Hipps and wife April and Hudson, Harper and Maddox Spallinger; one great grandson, Kyzer Rhett Hipps; one sister, Linda Ann Jacobs of Baxley; several other family members also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Sam Holland and Reverend Mike Redwine officiating.
Interment followed in the Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday, May 10, 2019, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jamey Jacobs, Logan Jacobs, Drew Jacobs, Steve Simmons, Kinley Hipps and Dylan Mercer.
Honorary Pallbearers were all family and friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate or Gideons International at www.gideons.org.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Edward O. Hipps.
LENA LEOTTIS RUSSELL PEARCE
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Lena Leottis Russell Pearce, 92, who passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at The Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County; a telephone operator with Southern Bell and a homemaker. Mrs. Pearce was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a past Sunday school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Pearce and parents, Abrum Cager and Alice Jones Russell.
Survivors include her five children, Sandra Miles of Boise, Idaho, Joseph Cager Pearce Sr. and wife Barbara of Surrency, Windell Keith Pearce and wife Vickie of Baxley, Bernie Pearce and wife Wanda of Surrency and William Glynn Pearce and wife Lisa of Surrency; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Everhart and husband Larry of Paola, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Posey and Reverend Jerry Lightsey officiating.
Interment followed in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jason Pearce, Christopher Pearce, Joe Pearce, Jr., Anthony Pearce, Benjie Pearce, Devin Pearce and Eddie Bridges.
Honorary pallbearers were the Pavilion Staff, Comfort Care Hospice Staff, Dr. Errol Graham and all family and friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund at 13965 Ten Mile Road, Surrency, GA 31563 or Comfort Care Hospice at 88 Heritage Street, Baxley, GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family met at the home of Glynn and Lisa Pearce.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lena Leottis Russell Pearce.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Pearce and parents, Abrum Cager and Alice Jones Russell.
Survivors include her five children, Sandra Miles of Boise, Idaho, Joseph Cager Pearce Sr. and wife Barbara of Surrency, Windell Keith Pearce and wife Vickie of Baxley, Bernie Pearce and wife Wanda of Surrency and William Glynn Pearce and wife Lisa of Surrency; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Everhart and husband Larry of Paola, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Steve Posey and Reverend Jerry Lightsey officiating.
Interment followed in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to funeral services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Jason Pearce, Christopher Pearce, Joe Pearce, Jr., Anthony Pearce, Benjie Pearce, Devin Pearce and Eddie Bridges.
Honorary pallbearers were the Pavilion Staff, Comfort Care Hospice Staff, Dr. Errol Graham and all family and friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund at 13965 Ten Mile Road, Surrency, GA 31563 or Comfort Care Hospice at 88 Heritage Street, Baxley, GA 31513.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
The family met at the home of Glynn and Lisa Pearce.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Lena Leottis Russell Pearce.
NAN MARIE HOREN O’HARA
Nan Marie Horen O’Hara, 73, of St. Simons Island, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, after a short stay at Hospice of the Golden Isles.
She was born on February 16, 1946, to Richard Bell and Jacquelyn Summerall Horen in Jesup. She graduated from Appling County High School and the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Education. While there she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rodger Clifford O’Hara.
She is survived by her sister, Susan Horen Aycock and brother in law, Carl Jackson Aycock, of Brookhaven, MS. She is also survived by nieces, Courtney Aycock Grill and Anne Claire Aycock, both of Birmingham, AL, and a nephew, Taylor Aycock of Charlotte, NC.
She will be remembered by her many friends for her love of local history. This interest led her to The Golden Isles Fund for Trees where she took on the job of registering some 200 Live Oak trees. Nan Marie named them and wrote a brief history of each tree. “I get so excited, “she said “that I can almost hear the sound of hoofs on these horses in the battle of Bloody Marsh!” Her project became the GIFT Tree Registry, which is now online for all to enjoy.
Nan Marie had a heart for cats. She began to care for homeless feral cats in the community 10 years ago. She could be seen in her golf cart every morning making her rounds to feed “her cats.” She neutered, spayed and cared for the cats at her own expense until recently. She named each one. Her favorites were photographed and featured in in a popular calendar sold by local merchants.
A memorial service was held Friday, May 3, 2019, at 3:00 in the afternoon in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons with Pastor Paul Reed officiating. After the ceremony, there was a gathering for visiting and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frederica Baptist Church, The Golden Isles Fund for Trees or Hospice of the Golden Isles.
She was born on February 16, 1946, to Richard Bell and Jacquelyn Summerall Horen in Jesup. She graduated from Appling County High School and the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Education. While there she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Rodger Clifford O’Hara.
She is survived by her sister, Susan Horen Aycock and brother in law, Carl Jackson Aycock, of Brookhaven, MS. She is also survived by nieces, Courtney Aycock Grill and Anne Claire Aycock, both of Birmingham, AL, and a nephew, Taylor Aycock of Charlotte, NC.
She will be remembered by her many friends for her love of local history. This interest led her to The Golden Isles Fund for Trees where she took on the job of registering some 200 Live Oak trees. Nan Marie named them and wrote a brief history of each tree. “I get so excited, “she said “that I can almost hear the sound of hoofs on these horses in the battle of Bloody Marsh!” Her project became the GIFT Tree Registry, which is now online for all to enjoy.
Nan Marie had a heart for cats. She began to care for homeless feral cats in the community 10 years ago. She could be seen in her golf cart every morning making her rounds to feed “her cats.” She neutered, spayed and cared for the cats at her own expense until recently. She named each one. Her favorites were photographed and featured in in a popular calendar sold by local merchants.
A memorial service was held Friday, May 3, 2019, at 3:00 in the afternoon in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons with Pastor Paul Reed officiating. After the ceremony, there was a gathering for visiting and refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frederica Baptist Church, The Golden Isles Fund for Trees or Hospice of the Golden Isles.
JOHNNY MATHEW NETTLES
Johnny Mathew Nettles, 77, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, in Guyton.
Mr. Nettles was born January 26, 1942, in Savannah to the late David Henry Nettles and the late Virginia Gothe Nettles. Mr. Nettles retired from The State of Georgia Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Martin Nettles.
Survivors include his daughters Wanda Strickland and Tracie Nettles both of Guyton; sons Johnny C. Nettles of Baxley and Mark Nettles of Clinton, Iowa; sister Louise Nettles of Shellman Bluff; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
The Rev. Rick Brown and Raymond Strickland officiated.
Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Cameron Rollins, Steven Nettles, Johnny Nettles, Jr., Dusty Wright, Auty Edenfield and Gary Hillman.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Nettles was born January 26, 1942, in Savannah to the late David Henry Nettles and the late Virginia Gothe Nettles. Mr. Nettles retired from The State of Georgia Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Martin Nettles.
Survivors include his daughters Wanda Strickland and Tracie Nettles both of Guyton; sons Johnny C. Nettles of Baxley and Mark Nettles of Clinton, Iowa; sister Louise Nettles of Shellman Bluff; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
The Rev. Rick Brown and Raymond Strickland officiated.
Interment followed in Appling Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Cameron Rollins, Steven Nettles, Johnny Nettles, Jr., Dusty Wright, Auty Edenfield and Gary Hillman.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
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