Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services of Mr. Derrol Melvin Hutcheson, Sr., 73, who passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at his residence under the care of Community Hospice. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a member of Zion Church of God. Mr. Hutcheson was a retired bus driver with the Appling County Board of Education and “a jack of all trades.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Melvin and Beaulah Presley Hutcheson; brothers, Warren Hutcheson, Edwin Hutcheson and James Hutcheson; sisters, Jewel Mimbs and Loleta Weaver; grandson, Caleb Hutchison; nieces, Kay Hutcheson and Carol Anita Hutcheson and nephews, Jamie Hutcheson and Glen Weaver.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Mary Ryals Hutcheson of Baxley; six children, Derrol Melvin Hutcheson, Jr. (Billy Wooten) of Savannah, Michele H. Carter of Baxley, Ted Hutcheson (Christy) of Hazlehurst, Melanie H. Carter (Shaun) of Baxley, Jessica H. Williams of Baxley and Dale Williamson of Baxley; seven grandchildren; Brandon A. Carter and Anabelle U. Huebe of Pearland, TX, Adam Hutcheson of Hazlehurst, Micheal Williamson, Kaley Carter, Mekala Williamson, Kadance Carter and Avery Carter all of Baxley, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. at Zion Church of God with Reverend Kenny Hutcheson, Reverend Luther Rowland Jr. and Reverend Danny Horne officiating.
Eulogy was by Randy Crawford.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. prior to services at the church.
Active pallbearers were Kim Weaver, Jesse Hernandez, Jessie Weaver, Sam Beckworth, Randy Livingston, Carroll Weaver and Alex Poole.
Honorary pallbearers were the Senior Adult Sunday School Class of Zion Church of God, James “Buck” Morris, Windell and Janet Nail, Aletta Floyd, Jimmy and Sue Dixon and Paul Graham.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mr. Derrol Melvin Hutcheson, Sr.
Obituaries
MICKEY BEECHER
Mickey Beecher, 48, of Hazlehurst, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
Mr. Beecher was born November 26, 1970, in Jeff Davis County.
He was employed with Beecher’s Land Clearing and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wilton Beecher.
Survivors include his daughter, Amber Beecher of Hazlehurst; his Mother, Emily Hurley Beecher of Hazlehurst; brother, Lloyd Beecher of Baxley; grandson, Will Wooten of Hazlehurst, several cousins also survived.
Funeral Services were held Friday, February 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Deek Dubberly and Rev. Brian Brazzell officiating.
Interment followed in the Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Hurley, Kacey Hurley, Stanley Hurley, Veston Hurley, Matt Beecher, Jeffery Johnson, Earl Beecher, and Jared Beecher.
Musical selections were rendered by Hal Cox and Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mickey Beecher.
Mr. Beecher was born November 26, 1970, in Jeff Davis County.
He was employed with Beecher’s Land Clearing and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wilton Beecher.
Survivors include his daughter, Amber Beecher of Hazlehurst; his Mother, Emily Hurley Beecher of Hazlehurst; brother, Lloyd Beecher of Baxley; grandson, Will Wooten of Hazlehurst, several cousins also survived.
Funeral Services were held Friday, February 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Deek Dubberly and Rev. Brian Brazzell officiating.
Interment followed in the Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Hurley, Kacey Hurley, Stanley Hurley, Veston Hurley, Matt Beecher, Jeffery Johnson, Earl Beecher, and Jared Beecher.
Musical selections were rendered by Hal Cox and Jeffery Spell.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements for Mickey Beecher.
VERNON ARNOLD
Vernon Arnold, 59, of Surrency, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at his residence.
Mr. Arnold was born September 2, 1959 in Jesup. He was a member of Zion Church of God and retired from ITT Rayonier.
Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Miriam Leon Arnold.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara Ann Smith Arnold of Goose Creek, SC; sister, Gwen Starrick of Goose Creek, SC; brother and sister in law, Lynn and Melissa Arnold of Surrency; nieces and nephews, Matthew Starrick of Surrency, Megan (Shawn) Dowers of Summerville, SC, Lyndsey (Weston) Skinner and Jody (Haley) Arnold both of Surrency. Five great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Zion Church of God with Pastor Danny Horne and Gwen Starrick officiating.
Interment followed in the Zion Church of God Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Matthew Starrick, Jody Arnold, Jason Rainwater, Randy Crawford, Timmy Rainwater, Caleb Fowler, Ryan Perry, Bryan Perry, C J Arnold, Donnie Hardee, Lee Fowler and Tripp Pearce.
Musical selections were rendered by Megan Dowers, Sheila Carter and Aaron Horne.
Remembrances may be made to Zion Church of God Building Fund, 116 Pratt Hutto Road, Surrency, Georgia 31563.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Arnold was born September 2, 1959 in Jesup. He was a member of Zion Church of God and retired from ITT Rayonier.
Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Miriam Leon Arnold.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara Ann Smith Arnold of Goose Creek, SC; sister, Gwen Starrick of Goose Creek, SC; brother and sister in law, Lynn and Melissa Arnold of Surrency; nieces and nephews, Matthew Starrick of Surrency, Megan (Shawn) Dowers of Summerville, SC, Lyndsey (Weston) Skinner and Jody (Haley) Arnold both of Surrency. Five great nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., at Zion Church of God with Pastor Danny Horne and Gwen Starrick officiating.
Interment followed in the Zion Church of God Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Matthew Starrick, Jody Arnold, Jason Rainwater, Randy Crawford, Timmy Rainwater, Caleb Fowler, Ryan Perry, Bryan Perry, C J Arnold, Donnie Hardee, Lee Fowler and Tripp Pearce.
Musical selections were rendered by Megan Dowers, Sheila Carter and Aaron Horne.
Remembrances may be made to Zion Church of God Building Fund, 116 Pratt Hutto Road, Surrency, Georgia 31563.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
EVELYN KAUGER
Evelyn Kauger, 93, of Baxley, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Jeff Davis Hospital.
Mrs. Kauger was born September 20, 1925, in Jeff Davis County to the late Martin Luther Dyal and the late Lola Violet Rentz Dyal. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kauger was preceded in death by her husband, Serge “Sarge” Kauger and a daughter-in-law, Ellen Kauger.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Robert Allen of Creedmoor, NC, Judy and Kevin Howard of Dallas, Gail and Joel Reynolds of Port Orange, FL and Phyllis and Mackie Perry of Baxley; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie Kauger of Morrison, CO, Steve and Maxine Kauger, Keith Kauger, Martin Kauger all of Baxley and Tim and Laura Kauger of Hazlehurst. Fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Baez officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kauger was born September 20, 1925, in Jeff Davis County to the late Martin Luther Dyal and the late Lola Violet Rentz Dyal. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kauger was preceded in death by her husband, Serge “Sarge” Kauger and a daughter-in-law, Ellen Kauger.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Audrey and Robert Allen of Creedmoor, NC, Judy and Kevin Howard of Dallas, Gail and Joel Reynolds of Port Orange, FL and Phyllis and Mackie Perry of Baxley; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie Kauger of Morrison, CO, Steve and Maxine Kauger, Keith Kauger, Martin Kauger all of Baxley and Tim and Laura Kauger of Hazlehurst. Fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Baez officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
BETTY JEAN “MAW MAW” GIDDENS
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Betty Jean “Maw Maw” Giddens, 53, who passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County; a retired CNA and a member of Oak Grove Church of God. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Irene Bryant Weathers.
Surviving is her husband, Danny Giddens of Baxley, three children, Candice Irene Giddens of Baxley, Shawn and wife Candice Marie Giddens of Alma and Andy and wife Dana Giddens of Hazlehurst, four grandchildren, Addison Giddens, Haylee Giddens, Austin Giddens and Zen Toups, one sister, Sherry Weathers of Baxley and several nieces and nephews and her furry companion, Prissy also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating.
Interment followed in the Zoar Cemetery.
Visitation was held one prior to services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Edward Errett, Billy Davis, Bobby Clack, Joseph Scott, Joshua Giddens, Dalton James and Nick Mitchell.
Honorary Pallbearers were the members of Oak Grove Church of God.
Family and friends may sign the online registry at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Betty Jean “Maw Maw’ Giddens.
Surviving is her husband, Danny Giddens of Baxley, three children, Candice Irene Giddens of Baxley, Shawn and wife Candice Marie Giddens of Alma and Andy and wife Dana Giddens of Hazlehurst, four grandchildren, Addison Giddens, Haylee Giddens, Austin Giddens and Zen Toups, one sister, Sherry Weathers of Baxley and several nieces and nephews and her furry companion, Prissy also survive.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating.
Interment followed in the Zoar Cemetery.
Visitation was held one prior to services at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Edward Errett, Billy Davis, Bobby Clack, Joseph Scott, Joshua Giddens, Dalton James and Nick Mitchell.
Honorary Pallbearers were the members of Oak Grove Church of God.
Family and friends may sign the online registry at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Betty Jean “Maw Maw’ Giddens.
JEANNA R. COLLINS
Jeanna R. Collins, 76, of Clarkesville, passed from this life at The Oaks in Baldwin, on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Jeanna was born on May 13, 1942, in Baxley, to the late Lincoln and Eloise Arnold. She was preceded in death by several cousins and one sister, Carla Herrington, of Baxley.
Jeanna received her music degree at the University of Georgia and was solo clarinetist in the Redcoat Band. She taught music in Virginia, Georgia, and Germany. She performed with the New York Symphony for the Chautauqua Summer Program at Lakeside in Ohio. She began teaching music for Habersham County in 1977. After receiving her Master’s degree from North Georgia College, she taught language arts in Clarkesville up to her retirement in 2001.
Her interest in Holocaust Studies inspired her to create suitable curricula for her Middle Grade Students and for other classrooms nationwide. Because of her dedicated work in this subject, Jeanna became a Mandel Teaching Fellow with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. She was also given an Award of Excellence by the State of Georgia for the creation of the permanent tile memorial in North Habersham Middle School called “We Remember: A Memorial for the Children of the Holocaust.” The memorial was entirely comprised of her students’ artwork. After her retirement, she picked up her clarinet again to play with the North Georgia Wind Ensemble in Gainesville.
Jeanna also worked closely with the Joseph Campbell Foundation and with the local affiliate, The North Georgia Mythological RoundTable®. She was education chairperson for the Mythic Imagination Institute in Atlanta, which was also affiliated with the Joseph Campbell Foundation.
Jeanna is a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville.
Early in her life she was recognized as a champion for social justice and as a compassionate advocate for animal rights. But above everything else, Jeanna was beloved for her quick wit and warm-hearted humor. Both were indicative of her love for life. She was at her happiest telling stories and entertaining friends with her laughter and with theirs. Perhaps the American poet, Wallace Stevens, summarized Jeanna’s life best in one line, “What is left that I have not already loved.”
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ty Collins of Lake Burton, her daughter, Kelsey Collins of Demorest, a brother-in law, Russell Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, three nieces, Evette Jones of Smyrna, Casey Herrington of Atlanta, and Valerie Cofer of Carrollton, two great nieces, Emily and Julia Bedard of Carrollton, and two great nephews, Drake and Dante Sherman of Atlanta. She is also survived by three felines, Shadow, Button, and Ariel, and three canines, Happy, Skitt, and Joy.
Plans for a memorial service have been deferred until a later date. Jeanna has requested that any memorial offerings be made to the Habersham Animal Shelter, the Paws for Life in Clayton, or to Smithgall Animal Shelter in Cleveland.
Those wishing may send condolences online at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.
Jeanna was born on May 13, 1942, in Baxley, to the late Lincoln and Eloise Arnold. She was preceded in death by several cousins and one sister, Carla Herrington, of Baxley.
Jeanna received her music degree at the University of Georgia and was solo clarinetist in the Redcoat Band. She taught music in Virginia, Georgia, and Germany. She performed with the New York Symphony for the Chautauqua Summer Program at Lakeside in Ohio. She began teaching music for Habersham County in 1977. After receiving her Master’s degree from North Georgia College, she taught language arts in Clarkesville up to her retirement in 2001.
Her interest in Holocaust Studies inspired her to create suitable curricula for her Middle Grade Students and for other classrooms nationwide. Because of her dedicated work in this subject, Jeanna became a Mandel Teaching Fellow with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. She was also given an Award of Excellence by the State of Georgia for the creation of the permanent tile memorial in North Habersham Middle School called “We Remember: A Memorial for the Children of the Holocaust.” The memorial was entirely comprised of her students’ artwork. After her retirement, she picked up her clarinet again to play with the North Georgia Wind Ensemble in Gainesville.
Jeanna also worked closely with the Joseph Campbell Foundation and with the local affiliate, The North Georgia Mythological RoundTable®. She was education chairperson for the Mythic Imagination Institute in Atlanta, which was also affiliated with the Joseph Campbell Foundation.
Jeanna is a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Clarkesville.
Early in her life she was recognized as a champion for social justice and as a compassionate advocate for animal rights. But above everything else, Jeanna was beloved for her quick wit and warm-hearted humor. Both were indicative of her love for life. She was at her happiest telling stories and entertaining friends with her laughter and with theirs. Perhaps the American poet, Wallace Stevens, summarized Jeanna’s life best in one line, “What is left that I have not already loved.”
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ty Collins of Lake Burton, her daughter, Kelsey Collins of Demorest, a brother-in law, Russell Collins of Jacksonville, Florida, three nieces, Evette Jones of Smyrna, Casey Herrington of Atlanta, and Valerie Cofer of Carrollton, two great nieces, Emily and Julia Bedard of Carrollton, and two great nephews, Drake and Dante Sherman of Atlanta. She is also survived by three felines, Shadow, Button, and Ariel, and three canines, Happy, Skitt, and Joy.
Plans for a memorial service have been deferred until a later date. Jeanna has requested that any memorial offerings be made to the Habersham Animal Shelter, the Paws for Life in Clayton, or to Smithgall Animal Shelter in Cleveland.
Those wishing may send condolences online at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.
HELEN GREEN ALLEN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Helen Green Allen, 67, who passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Appling Healthcare System. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County; a homemaker; loving wife, mother and grandmother; and a member of Harvest Chapel Church.
Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Judge “Goat” Green and Geraldine Kersey Lewis.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Allen of Baxley, two sons, Kenny and wife Becky Griffin and Keith and wife Gina Griffin both of Baxley, four grandchildren, Storm Griffin, Cody Griffin, Dallas Griffin and Brooke Griffin, four great grandchildren, Kyson Griffin, Cotton Griffin, Phoenix Major Griffin and Emry Alyssa Griffin; two sisters, Carol Chancey of Baxley and Cheryl and husband Greg Tillman of Surrency, one brother, Danny and wife Toni Lewis of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Pastor Agnes Sellers and Brother Randy Sellers officiating.
Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Church Cemetery.
The family received friends at the Nobles Funeral Home chapel Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Griffin, Dallas Griffin, Shawn Tillman, Austin Chancey, Kyle Reynolds and Chad Hampton.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of Harvest Chapel Church.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Helen Green Allen.
Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, Judge “Goat” Green and Geraldine Kersey Lewis.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Allen of Baxley, two sons, Kenny and wife Becky Griffin and Keith and wife Gina Griffin both of Baxley, four grandchildren, Storm Griffin, Cody Griffin, Dallas Griffin and Brooke Griffin, four great grandchildren, Kyson Griffin, Cotton Griffin, Phoenix Major Griffin and Emry Alyssa Griffin; two sisters, Carol Chancey of Baxley and Cheryl and husband Greg Tillman of Surrency, one brother, Danny and wife Toni Lewis of Baxley.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory with the Pastor Agnes Sellers and Brother Randy Sellers officiating.
Interment followed in the Miles Chapel Church Cemetery.
The family received friends at the Nobles Funeral Home chapel Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Griffin, Dallas Griffin, Shawn Tillman, Austin Chancey, Kyle Reynolds and Chad Hampton.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of Harvest Chapel Church.
Condolences may be expressed at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Helen Green Allen.
DAVID WILLIAM VAUGHN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces David William Vaughn, of 157 Clifton Road in Baxley, passed away Thursday morning January 17, 2019. He was 71.
Vaughn was a native of Baxley, born and raised in South Georgia and the product of Appling County Schools, where he was a multi-sport letterman. Following school, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict.
Professionally, Vaughn retired from AT&T in Atlanta following a career that spanned more than 30 years. He returned home to Baxley four years ago as a retiree from AT&T.
Vaughn was an accomplished amateur golfer and frequent participant in sponsored events of the United States Golf Association. He also enjoyed shooting pool, telling jokes and stories, and enjoying fellowship with his friends and family, often at Waffle House or over lima beans and rice.
Vaughn is survived by his wife Teresa Vaughn, son Johnny Vaughn, daughter Lisa Vaughn and grandson Tyler DuBose. In addition, his surviving siblings include his sister Peggy Middleton (Carl), sister-in-law Ettie Mae Vaughn, brother Raymond Vaughn (Patsy), sister Betty Sue Boatright (Ed), brother Sherwood Vaughn (Jane), brother Roger Vaughn, sister Joyce Stover (Dorsey), sister Bobby Johnson (Carroll), and sister Reba McCloud (Howard).
Vaughn was preceded in death by his father Paul Vaughn and his mother Beatrice Arnold Vaughn, as well as his brother Thurmon Vaughn.
Those who knew him best described him as a simple man who loved his family deeply and lived life fully.
In accordance of Mr. Vaughn’s wishes no service will be held at this time.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of David William Vaughn.
Vaughn was a native of Baxley, born and raised in South Georgia and the product of Appling County Schools, where he was a multi-sport letterman. Following school, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam conflict.
Professionally, Vaughn retired from AT&T in Atlanta following a career that spanned more than 30 years. He returned home to Baxley four years ago as a retiree from AT&T.
Vaughn was an accomplished amateur golfer and frequent participant in sponsored events of the United States Golf Association. He also enjoyed shooting pool, telling jokes and stories, and enjoying fellowship with his friends and family, often at Waffle House or over lima beans and rice.
Vaughn is survived by his wife Teresa Vaughn, son Johnny Vaughn, daughter Lisa Vaughn and grandson Tyler DuBose. In addition, his surviving siblings include his sister Peggy Middleton (Carl), sister-in-law Ettie Mae Vaughn, brother Raymond Vaughn (Patsy), sister Betty Sue Boatright (Ed), brother Sherwood Vaughn (Jane), brother Roger Vaughn, sister Joyce Stover (Dorsey), sister Bobby Johnson (Carroll), and sister Reba McCloud (Howard).
Vaughn was preceded in death by his father Paul Vaughn and his mother Beatrice Arnold Vaughn, as well as his brother Thurmon Vaughn.
Those who knew him best described him as a simple man who loved his family deeply and lived life fully.
In accordance of Mr. Vaughn’s wishes no service will be held at this time.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of David William Vaughn.
KAREN SUE STEPHENS ORVIN
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Karen Sue Stephens Orvin, 59, who passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County, a seamstress and a member of Sandhill Creek Church. Mrs. Orvin was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and aunt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Stephens and sister, Rebecca Altman.
Survivors include husband, Roger Orvin of Baxley, daughter and son in-law, Enga and Nicholas Bedgood of Baxley, mother and step father, Sue Stephens Sloan and Eldon Sloan of Baxley, one grandchild, Ethan Orvin, brother, Allen Stephens of Baxley and several nieces.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandhill Creek Church with the Reverend Karl Sexton officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Tony Hand, Gregg Hand, Danny Hardwick, Donnie Varnadore, Danny Orvin and Justin Orvin.
Honorary pallbearers were CHSGA nursing staff and Toombs Dialysis.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Karen Sue Stephens Orvin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Stephens and sister, Rebecca Altman.
Survivors include husband, Roger Orvin of Baxley, daughter and son in-law, Enga and Nicholas Bedgood of Baxley, mother and step father, Sue Stephens Sloan and Eldon Sloan of Baxley, one grandchild, Ethan Orvin, brother, Allen Stephens of Baxley and several nieces.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandhill Creek Church with the Reverend Karl Sexton officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers were Tony Hand, Gregg Hand, Danny Hardwick, Donnie Varnadore, Danny Orvin and Justin Orvin.
Honorary pallbearers were CHSGA nursing staff and Toombs Dialysis.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Karen Sue Stephens Orvin.
Millard Lee Artic Nails
Millard Lee Artic Nails, best known as Art of Norwalk, Connecticut, transitioned from this life Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Art was born June 2, 1940, to the late Elijah Lonell and Sarah Ethel Nails in Baxley, where he was raised and attended school. Upon relocating to Connecticut, he was employed at New England Lock and Lincoln Limousine in Stamford, Connecticut.
Art was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He had a love for bowling, pool and spending time with family. Art would often tell stories of his childhood growing up in Baxley during Sunday dinners held at his home. He was a quiet man with a big heart and infectious smile.
Art leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 47 years, Martha A. Nails, one daughter, Janice Nails Love of Tallahassee, Florida, an adopted daughter, Dora Witherspoon of Norwalk, Connecticut, four granddaughters, one grandson, four great-grandchildren, eight sisters, Sarah Coleman of Wildwood, Florida, Violene Williams, Willmena (Vernell) Harris, Mary Nails and Mattie Nails all of Baxley, Clara (Kenney) Young of Leesburg, Florida, Louise Winston of Mobile, Alabama, and Essie (James) Bullock of Pinetop, North Carolina, three brothers, Curtis (Lawanda) Nails and Robert (Freddie) nails, of Baxley, and Carlos Nails of Jesup, three sister-in-laws Emma Lee Witherspoon of Manning, South Carolina, Gladys Witherspoon of Sumter, South Carolina, and Bernice Robinson of Brooklyn, New York, two aunts, Gertrude Gamble and Tommie (Randy) Jones of Baxley, an uncle, Rev. W. F. Davis of Jesup, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a son, Millard Lee Artic Nails Jr., three sisters, Frances Spearmon, Lola Nails, and Lou Nails, and one brother, Joe Nails.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mizpah Baptist Church with the Rev. James R Carlyle officiating.
Rev. W. F. Davis gave the Prayer of Comfort.
Music Selections were given by the congregation, Maxine Nails, and Rose Walker.
Pallbearers were the nephews of the late Millard Lee Artic Nails.
Interment followed in the Blarney Community Cemetary
C. M. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Millard Lee Artic Nails.
Art was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He had a love for bowling, pool and spending time with family. Art would often tell stories of his childhood growing up in Baxley during Sunday dinners held at his home. He was a quiet man with a big heart and infectious smile.
Art leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 47 years, Martha A. Nails, one daughter, Janice Nails Love of Tallahassee, Florida, an adopted daughter, Dora Witherspoon of Norwalk, Connecticut, four granddaughters, one grandson, four great-grandchildren, eight sisters, Sarah Coleman of Wildwood, Florida, Violene Williams, Willmena (Vernell) Harris, Mary Nails and Mattie Nails all of Baxley, Clara (Kenney) Young of Leesburg, Florida, Louise Winston of Mobile, Alabama, and Essie (James) Bullock of Pinetop, North Carolina, three brothers, Curtis (Lawanda) Nails and Robert (Freddie) nails, of Baxley, and Carlos Nails of Jesup, three sister-in-laws Emma Lee Witherspoon of Manning, South Carolina, Gladys Witherspoon of Sumter, South Carolina, and Bernice Robinson of Brooklyn, New York, two aunts, Gertrude Gamble and Tommie (Randy) Jones of Baxley, an uncle, Rev. W. F. Davis of Jesup, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a son, Millard Lee Artic Nails Jr., three sisters, Frances Spearmon, Lola Nails, and Lou Nails, and one brother, Joe Nails.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Mizpah Baptist Church with the Rev. James R Carlyle officiating.
Rev. W. F. Davis gave the Prayer of Comfort.
Music Selections were given by the congregation, Maxine Nails, and Rose Walker.
Pallbearers were the nephews of the late Millard Lee Artic Nails.
Interment followed in the Blarney Community Cemetary
C. M. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Millard Lee Artic Nails.
EARL D. MCDANIEL
Earl D. McDaniel, 89, of Baxley died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Appling Healthcare System.
Mr. McDaniel was born June 21, 1929, in Appling County to the late W. Clarence McDaniel and the late Martha Edna Martin McDaniel. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the choir. He was a veteran of the United States Army and an Ironworker for over 40 years prior to his retirement. Mr. McDaniel was a Mason and member of the Holmesville Masonic Lodge 195 F and AM.
In addition to his parents, Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon McDaniel, Aldon McDaniel, and Waymon McDaniel, and a daughter in law, Pebbles McDaniel.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Fannie Mae White McDaniel; children, Cathy M. (David) Campbell, Angela M. (Joffre) Morris, Chad G. McDaniel, and Dawn M. Kalish; grandchildren, Bret (Jennifer) Campbell, Breanna (Chat) Carter, Allie (Eddie) Pearson, Hanna (Marcus) Lewis, Maegan (Jeremy) Norris, Katie Kalish, and Anne Grace Kalish. Eight great grandchildren,Maysi Campbell, Rylan Campbell, Colin Campbell, Morris Carter, Avery Carter, Darcy Carter, Ellie Pearson, Emma C. Lewis and many nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Jim Snell officiating.
A private family committal service followed in the White Family Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Bret Campbell, Chat Carter, Eddie Pearson, Jeremy Norris, Marcus Lewis, Van Kanavage, Jayson Chancey, and Richie Williams.
Honorary Pallbearers were Celina Crapps, Teresa Mobley, Sylvia Harris, Charles Coley, the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, and all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. McDaniel was born June 21, 1929, in Appling County to the late W. Clarence McDaniel and the late Martha Edna Martin McDaniel. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent and was a member of the choir. He was a veteran of the United States Army and an Ironworker for over 40 years prior to his retirement. Mr. McDaniel was a Mason and member of the Holmesville Masonic Lodge 195 F and AM.
In addition to his parents, Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon McDaniel, Aldon McDaniel, and Waymon McDaniel, and a daughter in law, Pebbles McDaniel.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Fannie Mae White McDaniel; children, Cathy M. (David) Campbell, Angela M. (Joffre) Morris, Chad G. McDaniel, and Dawn M. Kalish; grandchildren, Bret (Jennifer) Campbell, Breanna (Chat) Carter, Allie (Eddie) Pearson, Hanna (Marcus) Lewis, Maegan (Jeremy) Norris, Katie Kalish, and Anne Grace Kalish. Eight great grandchildren,Maysi Campbell, Rylan Campbell, Colin Campbell, Morris Carter, Avery Carter, Darcy Carter, Ellie Pearson, Emma C. Lewis and many nieces & nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 27, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Jim Snell officiating.
A private family committal service followed in the White Family Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Bret Campbell, Chat Carter, Eddie Pearson, Jeremy Norris, Marcus Lewis, Van Kanavage, Jayson Chancey, and Richie Williams.
Honorary Pallbearers were Celina Crapps, Teresa Mobley, Sylvia Harris, Charles Coley, the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, and all friends in attendance.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Tommy Daniels and Kim Hall.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
GARY R. TETER
Gary R. Teter, 66, of Statesboro, Georgia passed from this life on January 25, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Tipton, Indiana on October 31, 1952, to Lawrence and Rosalee Teter.
Gary was a graduate from Indiana University with a BA in English. He taught at Appling County High School in Baxley, and Jeff Davis High School in Hazlehurst. He later completed his MA degree and Sixth Year Specialist degree in School Psychology. Before his retirement, he had worked in various counties throughout Southeast Georgia.
Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pamela Sellers Teter and his son, Zachary Teter.
In honor of Gary’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Gary was a graduate from Indiana University with a BA in English. He taught at Appling County High School in Baxley, and Jeff Davis High School in Hazlehurst. He later completed his MA degree and Sixth Year Specialist degree in School Psychology. Before his retirement, he had worked in various counties throughout Southeast Georgia.
Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pamela Sellers Teter and his son, Zachary Teter.
In honor of Gary’s wishes, no funeral service will be held.
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
LAVERNE DOMINY KICKLIGHTER
Laverne Dominy Kicklighter, 83, of Baxley, died Monday, January 21, 2019, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mrs. Kicklighter was born February 19, 1935, in Winnsboro, SC to the late Argene Wellington Dominy and the late Lollie Carter Dominy. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Kicklighter was everyone’s MaMa. She was the definition of a servant leader. During her life, she was regularly found at a sports facility. In her early life, it was the basketball court, then the softball fields. While her children were young she was found, hauling children, both hers and yours, back and forth from the football field to the baseball field and everywhere in between. When the grandchildren came, if she wasn’t at the recreation department fields for the sport in season, you could find her at swim meets, beauty pageants, or band competitions. She served her marriage for almost 65 years and that love was as strong on the last day as the first. If you stopped by her home on any given Saturday morning, you could witness how she served her family; breakfast at MaMa’s was sacred. She supported her church, her family, and many in need of love. Her example of selfless grace will endure long into the future.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kicklighter was preceded in death by a grandson, Donald Kicklighter, great granddaughters, Tinley Park and Kylie Park; and brothers, Welzie “Don” Dominy, Willard “Pete” Dominy and Bobby Dominy.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Lonnie W. “Bill” Kicklighter of Baxley, daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brad Park and Patsy and Paul Hutcherson all of Baxley, son and daughter in law, Gregg and Kathy Kicklighter of Baxley, sisters, Christine Kunkel of Columbia, SC and Alene Hudson of Aiken, SC, sisters in law and a brother in law, Gayle Dominy of Westerville, OH, Mickey Dominy and Linda and Duane Brooks all of Baxley, grandchildren, Shannon (Eva) Hutcherson, Derek (Janna) Park, Eric Hutcherson (Chelsea Hutto), Will Kicklighter, Cassidy Kicklighter and great-grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth “M.E.” Hutcherson, Kinsley Park and many special nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. James Minick, Rev. Wayne Williamson and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Shannon Hutcherson, Derek Park, Eric Hutcherson, Will Kicklighter, Andy Dominy, Eddie Dominy, Nick Sutton and Don Hudson.
Honorary Pallbearers were all friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 904 Mt. Vernon Rd., Vidalia, Georgia 30474.
Musical selections were rendered by Danny Smith, Susan Lamb, Tyler Branch, John Branch, Micah Branch, Garrett Lamb & Glynda Reeves.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kicklighter was born February 19, 1935, in Winnsboro, SC to the late Argene Wellington Dominy and the late Lollie Carter Dominy. She was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Kicklighter was everyone’s MaMa. She was the definition of a servant leader. During her life, she was regularly found at a sports facility. In her early life, it was the basketball court, then the softball fields. While her children were young she was found, hauling children, both hers and yours, back and forth from the football field to the baseball field and everywhere in between. When the grandchildren came, if she wasn’t at the recreation department fields for the sport in season, you could find her at swim meets, beauty pageants, or band competitions. She served her marriage for almost 65 years and that love was as strong on the last day as the first. If you stopped by her home on any given Saturday morning, you could witness how she served her family; breakfast at MaMa’s was sacred. She supported her church, her family, and many in need of love. Her example of selfless grace will endure long into the future.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kicklighter was preceded in death by a grandson, Donald Kicklighter, great granddaughters, Tinley Park and Kylie Park; and brothers, Welzie “Don” Dominy, Willard “Pete” Dominy and Bobby Dominy.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Lonnie W. “Bill” Kicklighter of Baxley, daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brad Park and Patsy and Paul Hutcherson all of Baxley, son and daughter in law, Gregg and Kathy Kicklighter of Baxley, sisters, Christine Kunkel of Columbia, SC and Alene Hudson of Aiken, SC, sisters in law and a brother in law, Gayle Dominy of Westerville, OH, Mickey Dominy and Linda and Duane Brooks all of Baxley, grandchildren, Shannon (Eva) Hutcherson, Derek (Janna) Park, Eric Hutcherson (Chelsea Hutto), Will Kicklighter, Cassidy Kicklighter and great-grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth “M.E.” Hutcherson, Kinsley Park and many special nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. James Minick, Rev. Wayne Williamson and Rev. Rick Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Shannon Hutcherson, Derek Park, Eric Hutcherson, Will Kicklighter, Andy Dominy, Eddie Dominy, Nick Sutton and Don Hudson.
Honorary Pallbearers were all friends in attendance.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 904 Mt. Vernon Rd., Vidalia, Georgia 30474.
Musical selections were rendered by Danny Smith, Susan Lamb, Tyler Branch, John Branch, Micah Branch, Garrett Lamb & Glynda Reeves.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
WYNELL BEASLEY KENNEDY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Wynell Beasley Kennedy, 98, who passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was a native of Appling County living in Atlanta for 44 years where she met and married her husband Horace Kennedy before returning to Baxley in 1984. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday school Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Kennedy, parents, Hinton and Leila Moody Beasley, three brothers, Brooks Beasley, Dave Beasley and Pearly Beasley, three sisters, Vonceil Miles, Lotice Yawn and Zada Lee Bennett.
Survivors include her four children, Gail Walton and husband Dave of Athens, Lance Kennedy and wife Winona of Baxley, Delores Bibean and husband Marc of Winnipeg – Manitowba Canada and Jeff Kennedy and wife Shannon of Bethlehem, GA, nine grandchildren, David Walton and wife Kierstin, Chris Walton and wife Betty, Tonya Coursey and husband Shawn, Brent Kennedy and wife Brooke, Beth Kennedy, Jordan Kennedy, Carly Bibeau, Shane Choreyko and Ashley Chorneyko; six great grandchildren, Destin Coursey, Prestin Coursey, Reese Coursey, Alexis Coursey, Mariah Bibeau and Charli Walton; one sister, Mary Beckworth of Baxley; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Reverend Bill Gardner and Richard Scarborough officiating with a Eulogy by Brent Kennedy.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church.
Active Pallbearers were Brent Kennedy, Chris Walton, David Walton, Gary Yawn, Sr., Gary Yawn, Jr. and Dale Austin.
Honorary pallbearers were the Asbury United Methodist Church Adult Sunday school class.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church at 2899 Asbury Church Road, Baxley, GA 31513.
The family gathered at the home of Lance and Winona Kennedy at 6039 Ben Carter Road, Baxley.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Wynell Beasley Kennedy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Kennedy, parents, Hinton and Leila Moody Beasley, three brothers, Brooks Beasley, Dave Beasley and Pearly Beasley, three sisters, Vonceil Miles, Lotice Yawn and Zada Lee Bennett.
Survivors include her four children, Gail Walton and husband Dave of Athens, Lance Kennedy and wife Winona of Baxley, Delores Bibean and husband Marc of Winnipeg – Manitowba Canada and Jeff Kennedy and wife Shannon of Bethlehem, GA, nine grandchildren, David Walton and wife Kierstin, Chris Walton and wife Betty, Tonya Coursey and husband Shawn, Brent Kennedy and wife Brooke, Beth Kennedy, Jordan Kennedy, Carly Bibeau, Shane Choreyko and Ashley Chorneyko; six great grandchildren, Destin Coursey, Prestin Coursey, Reese Coursey, Alexis Coursey, Mariah Bibeau and Charli Walton; one sister, Mary Beckworth of Baxley; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Reverend Bill Gardner and Richard Scarborough officiating with a Eulogy by Brent Kennedy.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church.
Active Pallbearers were Brent Kennedy, Chris Walton, David Walton, Gary Yawn, Sr., Gary Yawn, Jr. and Dale Austin.
Honorary pallbearers were the Asbury United Methodist Church Adult Sunday school class.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church at 2899 Asbury Church Road, Baxley, GA 31513.
The family gathered at the home of Lance and Winona Kennedy at 6039 Ben Carter Road, Baxley.
Friends and family may sign the online guest book at noblesfh.com.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory was honored to serve the family of Wynell Beasley Kennedy.
DWIGHT WESLEY YOUMANS
Dwight Wesley Youmans, 72, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Mr. Youmans was born August 18, 1946, in Wayne County to the late Eugene Youmans and the late Wynell White Youmans. He was a farmer and a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Youmans of Baxley, daughter, Trudy Steedley, sons, Brenden Youmans and Kevin Youmans, sister, Linda Carter, brother Ronald Youmans, grandchildren, Tyler Youmans, Josh Youmans, and Alexandrea Steedley, and three great grandchildren, Bentley Youmans, Raylan Youmans, and Paisley Youmans.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Snell and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Laney Carter, Yancey Carter, James Tanner, Tyler Youmans, Josh Youmans, and Craig Beasley.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Fred Anderson and Kim Hall.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Shriner’s Hospital for Children (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Mr. Youmans was born August 18, 1946, in Wayne County to the late Eugene Youmans and the late Wynell White Youmans. He was a farmer and a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Youmans of Baxley, daughter, Trudy Steedley, sons, Brenden Youmans and Kevin Youmans, sister, Linda Carter, brother Ronald Youmans, grandchildren, Tyler Youmans, Josh Youmans, and Alexandrea Steedley, and three great grandchildren, Bentley Youmans, Raylan Youmans, and Paisley Youmans.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Snell and Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Laney Carter, Yancey Carter, James Tanner, Tyler Youmans, Josh Youmans, and Craig Beasley.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Fred Anderson and Kim Hall.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Shriner’s Hospital for Children (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org).
Arrangements were under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
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