Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Mildred (Mixon) Collett, 87, who passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Q. Mixon and Lillian Marie Baxley Mixon, daughter, Cindy Kimbrell; two sisters, Sarah Bell Spikes and Mary Parrish, two brothers Levi Mixon and James Mixon.
Mrs. Collett is survived by her children, Jeanne Spell (Steve) of Baxley, Jim Collett (Lil) of Melbourne, FL, Jamie Collett of Baxley, and Connie Swope (Gene) of Glennville. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Friendship Congregational Christian Church
Cemetery with the Reverend James Lightsey officiating.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Mildred Collett.
Obituaries
JIMMY CHITTY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death and funeral services for Jimmy Chitty, 50, who passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at his residence. Jimmy was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a welder. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Holton Carter.
Surviving is his wife Wendy Taylor, three daughters, Jessica Taylor, Brooke (Bill) Cannon, Jamie Chitty, and a son, Taylor (Brittany) Chitty all of Baxley; brothers, Adam (Missy) Chitty and Paul (Jessica) Carter, and sisters, Tammy (Neal) Turner and Amy (Lowell) Smith. Seven cherished grandchildren, Koy Cannon, Axel Chitty, Kye Cannon, Malachi Smith, Kaiser Smith, Margaret Cannon, Sylas Chitty and his father, Ellis Carter.
Private funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Josh Griffin, Derek Reynolds, David Carter, Matthew Suseihmel, Ryan Taylor, Tyler Knight and Trevor Padgett.
Honorary Pallbearers were all J.M. Forestry and Murray Company employees.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory, 85 Anthony Street, Baxley, GA 31513.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Jimmy Chitty.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Holton Carter.
Surviving is his wife Wendy Taylor, three daughters, Jessica Taylor, Brooke (Bill) Cannon, Jamie Chitty, and a son, Taylor (Brittany) Chitty all of Baxley; brothers, Adam (Missy) Chitty and Paul (Jessica) Carter, and sisters, Tammy (Neal) Turner and Amy (Lowell) Smith. Seven cherished grandchildren, Koy Cannon, Axel Chitty, Kye Cannon, Malachi Smith, Kaiser Smith, Margaret Cannon, Sylas Chitty and his father, Ellis Carter.
Private funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Benji McReady officiating.
Interment followed in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Josh Griffin, Derek Reynolds, David Carter, Matthew Suseihmel, Ryan Taylor, Tyler Knight and Trevor Padgett.
Honorary Pallbearers were all J.M. Forestry and Murray Company employees.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory, 85 Anthony Street, Baxley, GA 31513.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Jimmy Chitty.
JAMES EDWARD CARTER, SR.
James Edward Carter, Sr., 91, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mr. Carter was born January 3, 1929 in Appling County to the late Edward Carter and the late Elvie Griffin Carter. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Hazlehurst Mills and was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Gurley Carter.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and David Dukes of Baxley; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Sue Carter of Baxley; sister, Evelyn Bullard of Baxley. Grandchildren, Allen Dukes, Shonda (Josh) Miller, Regina Dukes, Edward (Felicia) Carter and Ben Carter and great grandchildren, Cady Miller, Ethan Carter, Zoey Carter and his little buddy, Blackie.
A private graveside service was held Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. John Daughtry officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Carter was born January 3, 1929 in Appling County to the late Edward Carter and the late Elvie Griffin Carter. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Hazlehurst Mills and was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Gurley Carter.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and David Dukes of Baxley; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Sue Carter of Baxley; sister, Evelyn Bullard of Baxley. Grandchildren, Allen Dukes, Shonda (Josh) Miller, Regina Dukes, Edward (Felicia) Carter and Ben Carter and great grandchildren, Cady Miller, Ethan Carter, Zoey Carter and his little buddy, Blackie.
A private graveside service was held Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. John Daughtry officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
JAMES RUSSELL “SAMMY” ASPINWALL
James Russell “Sammy” Aspinwall, 81, of Baxley passed away, in Sammy’s words, “of old age” on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Aspinwall was born June 15, 1938 in Patterson to the late Oscar Aspinwall and the late Evie Winn Aspinwall. He was a retired machinist having retired from Anheuser Busch and Seaborn Railroad.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Miller Aspinwall of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Pete Wright of Baxley; sons and daughter-in-law, James Wayne Aspinwall and Donald Ray and Sherry Aspinwall all of Callahan, FL; sister, Jane Brown of Orange Park, FL; and brother, Gene Aspinwall of Jacksonville, FL. Eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Aspinwall was born June 15, 1938 in Patterson to the late Oscar Aspinwall and the late Evie Winn Aspinwall. He was a retired machinist having retired from Anheuser Busch and Seaborn Railroad.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Miller Aspinwall of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Pete Wright of Baxley; sons and daughter-in-law, James Wayne Aspinwall and Donald Ray and Sherry Aspinwall all of Callahan, FL; sister, Jane Brown of Orange Park, FL; and brother, Gene Aspinwall of Jacksonville, FL. Eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
MARILYN SPELL YAWN
Mrs. Marilyn Spell Yawn, 84, of Graham, died Friday, May 01, 2020 at The Pavilion in Baxley.
Mrs. Yawn was born May 13, 1935 in Appling County to the late J.C. (Son) Spell and the late Bertha Ricord Spell.
She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and was retired from Walmart. She was a member of the Graham United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Mahlon J. Yawn, siblings, Austeen Gunn, Kenneth Spell, and Johnny Spell.
Survivors include two daughters and sons–in-law, Melba and Don Webb of Graham and Anita and Earl Baucom of Graham; two grandchildren, Michelle (Jamey) Tuten and Don Mark (Kristen) Webb; one great-grandson Jamison Tuten; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Graveside Services were held Monday, May 04, 2020 at 2:00pm in the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Randall Kersey officiating.
Musical selections were rendered by Tripp Hardee.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Marilyn Spell Yawn, 84, of Graham.
Mrs. Yawn was born May 13, 1935 in Appling County to the late J.C. (Son) Spell and the late Bertha Ricord Spell.
She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and was retired from Walmart. She was a member of the Graham United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Mahlon J. Yawn, siblings, Austeen Gunn, Kenneth Spell, and Johnny Spell.
Survivors include two daughters and sons–in-law, Melba and Don Webb of Graham and Anita and Earl Baucom of Graham; two grandchildren, Michelle (Jamey) Tuten and Don Mark (Kristen) Webb; one great-grandson Jamison Tuten; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Graveside Services were held Monday, May 04, 2020 at 2:00pm in the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Randall Kersey officiating.
Musical selections were rendered by Tripp Hardee.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Marilyn Spell Yawn, 84, of Graham.
RUFUS TANNER
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. Rufus Tanner, 99, who passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tanner was a native of Bacon County living most of his life in Appling County. He was a United States Army veteran serving in World War II, a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon, Sunday School Director, and Training Union Director. Mr. Tanner was possibly the longest serving employee with the Appling County Board of Education where he worked in the maintenance department for fifty-three years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Craven Tanner and his parents, Mitchell and Mamie Hayes Tanner.
Surviving is his daughter, Pat and husband Mike Tippett of Baxley; two grandchildren, Chasity and husband Aaron Saunders of Brunswick and Blake Tippett of Brunswick; two great grandchildren, Trinity Saunders and Pierce Saunders of Brunswick.
Private graveside services were held at the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Tommy Daniels officiating.
The service will be live streamed from the Facebook page of Pat Tanner Tippett.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Rufus Tanner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Craven Tanner and his parents, Mitchell and Mamie Hayes Tanner.
Surviving is his daughter, Pat and husband Mike Tippett of Baxley; two grandchildren, Chasity and husband Aaron Saunders of Brunswick and Blake Tippett of Brunswick; two great grandchildren, Trinity Saunders and Pierce Saunders of Brunswick.
Private graveside services were held at the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Tommy Daniels officiating.
The service will be live streamed from the Facebook page of Pat Tanner Tippett.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Rufus Tanner.
WENDELL LEE SPELL
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Wendell Lee Spell, 57, who passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his residence. Wendell was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and an employee of Baxley Equipment for twenty-five years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren, especially his new great grandson who just learned to call him Papa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawton and Hazel Spell; two brothers, Melton Spell and Horace Spell.
Surviving is his wife of thirty – eight years, Debbie Crowley Spell of Baxley; daughter, Lisa and Chad Driggers of Baxley; four grandchildren, Matthew Paul Fields and Sydney Leigh Fields of Baxley and Addison Riley Driggers and Abigail Jean Driggers of Brunswick; great grandson, Chase Brody Fields of Baxley; brother, Lewis and Selena Spell of Baxley; sister in law, Carol Lee Spell of Baxley; sister in law and brother in law, Susan and Robbie Courson of Baxley; two very special aunts, Margie Gary and Trudy Fink of Bensalem, PA and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fleming, with the Reverend Rick Brown officiating.
Active Pallbearers will be Matthew Fields, Randy Spell, Keith Spell, Grayson Spell, Robbie Courson and Ray Powell.
Due to the current situation the family would like to name all employees of Baxley Equipment as Honorary Pallbearers and ask you to be with them Saturday in your thoughts and prayers.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Wendell Lee Spell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawton and Hazel Spell; two brothers, Melton Spell and Horace Spell.
Surviving is his wife of thirty – eight years, Debbie Crowley Spell of Baxley; daughter, Lisa and Chad Driggers of Baxley; four grandchildren, Matthew Paul Fields and Sydney Leigh Fields of Baxley and Addison Riley Driggers and Abigail Jean Driggers of Brunswick; great grandson, Chase Brody Fields of Baxley; brother, Lewis and Selena Spell of Baxley; sister in law, Carol Lee Spell of Baxley; sister in law and brother in law, Susan and Robbie Courson of Baxley; two very special aunts, Margie Gary and Trudy Fink of Bensalem, PA and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fleming, with the Reverend Rick Brown officiating.
Active Pallbearers will be Matthew Fields, Randy Spell, Keith Spell, Grayson Spell, Robbie Courson and Ray Powell.
Due to the current situation the family would like to name all employees of Baxley Equipment as Honorary Pallbearers and ask you to be with them Saturday in your thoughts and prayers.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Wendell Lee Spell.
LEWIS MICHAEL PAGE
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. Lewis Michael Page, 61, who passed away April 9, 2020 at Memorial Health in Savannah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Susie Page and a brother, Johnny Degler.
Surviving are four sisters, Mary and Hazel Bryant of Baxley, Inez Garney of Little Rock, AR and Gladys Robbins of Romance, AR; two brothers, Danny Lewis of Baxley and Robert Degler of Little Rock, AR; special friends, Jan O’Neal and Carroll Chancey; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
A private memorial service was held at the Omega Cemetery.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Lewis Michael Page.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Susie Page and a brother, Johnny Degler.
Surviving are four sisters, Mary and Hazel Bryant of Baxley, Inez Garney of Little Rock, AR and Gladys Robbins of Romance, AR; two brothers, Danny Lewis of Baxley and Robert Degler of Little Rock, AR; special friends, Jan O’Neal and Carroll Chancey; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
A private memorial service was held at the Omega Cemetery.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Lewis Michael Page.
LUNETTE HALL
Lunette Hall, 86, of Baxley, died Monday April 27, 2020 at Memorial Health Center in Savannah after a short illness. She was a native of Appling County, daughter of the late Elmer T. and Edna Crosby Herrington and was also preceded in death by two brothers J D Herrington and Kenny Herrington, two sisters Hulda Pope and Etta Mae Herndon. Lunette worked with Allied and Cititrend Department store for 49 years and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church in Appling County.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Donald Hall of Baxley, three sisters Marsha Morris (Curtis) of Callahan, Elaine Parker of Fernandina, Linda Weatherly of Hazlehurst, three sisters-in-law Modrey Yawn and Donnie Rowell both of Hazlehurst and Ann Herrington of Waycross.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 29, at 11:00 o’clock at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Williamson officiating
Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Donald Hall of Baxley, three sisters Marsha Morris (Curtis) of Callahan, Elaine Parker of Fernandina, Linda Weatherly of Hazlehurst, three sisters-in-law Modrey Yawn and Donnie Rowell both of Hazlehurst and Ann Herrington of Waycross.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 29, at 11:00 o’clock at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Williamson officiating
Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
RYAN CROSBY
Ryan Crosby, 42, of Graham, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Crosby was born April 03, 1978 in Telfair County but had resided all of his life in Graham. He was part of the 1996 graduation class of Appling County and was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his loving sister, Renea Crosby.
Survivors include his parents, Lonnie and Beverly Stone Crosby of Graham; several aunts and uncles, Ricky and Ramona Stone, Debbie and Johnny Horton, Bronny Crosby, Shirley and Jeff Alston, Nell Richman, Birtie Crosby and Gloria Crosby; several cousins also survived.
Graveside Services were held Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:30 in the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Aubrey Abbott and Mr. Billy Yawn officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were all friends, family and class mates in attendance.
Active Pallbearers were Chris Thatcher, Ridge Stone, Rod Rentz, Greg Black, Lee Merida, Jared Stone, Robyn Crosby, Jason Miller, and Timmy Cox.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ryan Crosby.
Mr. Crosby was born April 03, 1978 in Telfair County but had resided all of his life in Graham. He was part of the 1996 graduation class of Appling County and was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his loving sister, Renea Crosby.
Survivors include his parents, Lonnie and Beverly Stone Crosby of Graham; several aunts and uncles, Ricky and Ramona Stone, Debbie and Johnny Horton, Bronny Crosby, Shirley and Jeff Alston, Nell Richman, Birtie Crosby and Gloria Crosby; several cousins also survived.
Graveside Services were held Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:30 in the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Aubrey Abbott and Mr. Billy Yawn officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were all friends, family and class mates in attendance.
Active Pallbearers were Chris Thatcher, Ridge Stone, Rod Rentz, Greg Black, Lee Merida, Jared Stone, Robyn Crosby, Jason Miller, and Timmy Cox.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Ryan Crosby.
SONNY DALE CANNADY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mr. Sonny Dale Cannady, 71, who passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System. He was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Stella Tyre Cannady; a brother, Dekle Cannady and an infant sister.
Surviving are cousins, Gwendolyn Reese and family and Jimmie and Susie Deal and family.
Graveside funeral services will be held at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 9565 Blackshear Hwy. Baxley, GA 31513.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Sonny Dale Cannady.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Stella Tyre Cannady; a brother, Dekle Cannady and an infant sister.
Surviving are cousins, Gwendolyn Reese and family and Jimmie and Susie Deal and family.
Graveside funeral services will be held at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund, 9565 Blackshear Hwy. Baxley, GA 31513.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Sonny Dale Cannady.
DAVID E. BURKE
David E. Burke, 79, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System.
Mr. Burke was born July 23, 1940 in Appling County to the late Alphonso Burke and the late Lessie Mae Orvin Burke. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for 39 years and was ordained as a deacon in 1974. Mr. Burke was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1963 until 1965, and he served during the Vietnam Era. He was retired from Southern Company at Plant Hatch and served as Appling County Commissioner from 1977 until 1981. Mr. Burke was a member of the Baxley Lions Club and served as Club President in 2013 and 2015. He sponsored Children’s International, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Project, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burke was preceded in death by a brother, Paul “Buck” Burke and sisters, Sarah Varnadore and Betty Quinn.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary C. Burke of Baxley; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Tom Rupnow of Greensboro, NC, Rachael and Kevin Childs of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Laura Burke Belue of Douglas; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Peyton Shabott of Blackshear; sisters, Rhoda Warren of Baxley and Linda (Bill) Inman of Fernandina Beach, FL; and brothers Dwain (Carolyn) Hutto of Baxley and Jim (Francis) Burke of Fitzgerald. Six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service was held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Zoar Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating.
Active pallbearers were John Allen, James Clark, Alan Johnson, Charles Cross, Freddie Hutto, and Steven Allen.
Musical selections were rendered by Floyd Hunter and Vic Brantley.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of The Pavilion and Appling Healthcare System for their love and care for Mr. Burke.
In lieu of flowers contributions accepted to First Baptist Church and David E. Burke Memorial Fund at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Burke was born July 23, 1940 in Appling County to the late Alphonso Burke and the late Lessie Mae Orvin Burke. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for 39 years and was ordained as a deacon in 1974. Mr. Burke was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1963 until 1965, and he served during the Vietnam Era. He was retired from Southern Company at Plant Hatch and served as Appling County Commissioner from 1977 until 1981. Mr. Burke was a member of the Baxley Lions Club and served as Club President in 2013 and 2015. He sponsored Children’s International, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Project, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Burke was preceded in death by a brother, Paul “Buck” Burke and sisters, Sarah Varnadore and Betty Quinn.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary C. Burke of Baxley; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Tom Rupnow of Greensboro, NC, Rachael and Kevin Childs of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Laura Burke Belue of Douglas; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Peyton Shabott of Blackshear; sisters, Rhoda Warren of Baxley and Linda (Bill) Inman of Fernandina Beach, FL; and brothers Dwain (Carolyn) Hutto of Baxley and Jim (Francis) Burke of Fitzgerald. Six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service was held Monday, April 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Zoar Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Ferguson and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating.
Active pallbearers were John Allen, James Clark, Alan Johnson, Charles Cross, Freddie Hutto, and Steven Allen.
Musical selections were rendered by Floyd Hunter and Vic Brantley.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of The Pavilion and Appling Healthcare System for their love and care for Mr. Burke.
In lieu of flowers contributions accepted to First Baptist Church and David E. Burke Memorial Fund at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
BARBARA ANN BUCKHALTER
Barbara Ann Buckhalter, 77, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Mayfield, Ky.
She was born May 2, 1942 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Claiborne Lane and the late Willie Nell Lane Jones. Mrs. Buckhalter was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buckhalter was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Buckhalter and a daughter, Gail Buckhalter Hessig.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bruce Craven of Baxley; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Cindy Buckhalter of Arlington, KY and Jeff and Terri Buckhalter of Kevil, KY; a sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Randy Stone of Baxley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Cindy Lane of Girard, and Kenneth and Linda Lane of Lenoir City, TN. Six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.
A private inurnment will be at a later date.
She was born May 2, 1942 in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Claiborne Lane and the late Willie Nell Lane Jones. Mrs. Buckhalter was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Buckhalter was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Buckhalter and a daughter, Gail Buckhalter Hessig.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bruce Craven of Baxley; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Cindy Buckhalter of Arlington, KY and Jeff and Terri Buckhalter of Kevil, KY; a sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Randy Stone of Baxley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Cindy Lane of Girard, and Kenneth and Linda Lane of Lenoir City, TN. Six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.
A private inurnment will be at a later date.
EVONE CARTER BOWEN
Evone Carter Bowen, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mrs. Bowen was born August 20, 1948 in Appling County to the late Eli William Carter and the late Mary Lee Johnson Carter. She was a member of Harvest Chapel Church where she served as a Deaconess and was director of A Child’s World Daycare and Lakeview Retirement Center. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Evone Bowen, brother in law, Earl Ammons and a nephew, Brent Carter.
Survivors include her husband, Truman Bowen of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Stevie Roberson of Baxley; son, Keith Bowen of Baxley; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Ammons and Janet and Windell Nail all of Baxley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Vickie Carter, Larry and Karron Carter all of Baxley, Tommy and Patti Carter of Alma and Eddie and Cathy Carter of Baxley. Grandchildren, Jordan “Jo-Jo” Roberson, Chelsea (Brandon) Carter; a great grandchild, Baydon Carter and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service was held at Deen Cemetery, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm with the Bishop Randy Sellers, Pastor Agnes Sellers and Rev. Robbie Gill officiating.
Active Pallbearers were Brad Carter, Jason Carter, Brandon Carter, Scottie Ammons, Lewis Hall and Shane Ammons.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bowen was born August 20, 1948 in Appling County to the late Eli William Carter and the late Mary Lee Johnson Carter. She was a member of Harvest Chapel Church where she served as a Deaconess and was director of A Child’s World Daycare and Lakeview Retirement Center. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Evone Bowen, brother in law, Earl Ammons and a nephew, Brent Carter.
Survivors include her husband, Truman Bowen of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Stevie Roberson of Baxley; son, Keith Bowen of Baxley; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Ammons and Janet and Windell Nail all of Baxley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Vickie Carter, Larry and Karron Carter all of Baxley, Tommy and Patti Carter of Alma and Eddie and Cathy Carter of Baxley. Grandchildren, Jordan “Jo-Jo” Roberson, Chelsea (Brandon) Carter; a great grandchild, Baydon Carter and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service was held at Deen Cemetery, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm with the Bishop Randy Sellers, Pastor Agnes Sellers and Rev. Robbie Gill officiating.
Active Pallbearers were Brad Carter, Jason Carter, Brandon Carter, Scottie Ammons, Lewis Hall and Shane Ammons.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
CLINTON SPELL
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. Clinton Spell, 78, who passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Spell was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a retired construction worker and a member of Big Oaks Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Minnie Ricketson Spell; two brothers, J.C. Spell and Jack Spell and a sister, Lois Spell.
Surviving is his son, Michael and wife Kelly Spell of Baxley; grandchildren, Marlie and husband Charlie Keller of Edwardsville, IL, Clint and wife Star Spell of Baxley, Parker and wife Justice Spell of Myrtle Point, OR, Matthew Spell of Baxley, Karson and husband Steven Brown of Savannah and Kendall Faith Spell of Baxley; sister, Eloise Andrews of St. Augustine, FL.
A Graveside funeral service will be held at Zoar Cemetery with the Reverend Joe Ferguson officiating.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clinton Spell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Minnie Ricketson Spell; two brothers, J.C. Spell and Jack Spell and a sister, Lois Spell.
Surviving is his son, Michael and wife Kelly Spell of Baxley; grandchildren, Marlie and husband Charlie Keller of Edwardsville, IL, Clint and wife Star Spell of Baxley, Parker and wife Justice Spell of Myrtle Point, OR, Matthew Spell of Baxley, Karson and husband Steven Brown of Savannah and Kendall Faith Spell of Baxley; sister, Eloise Andrews of St. Augustine, FL.
A Graveside funeral service will be held at Zoar Cemetery with the Reverend Joe Ferguson officiating.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clinton Spell.
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