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Julia Corneila Roberson
Julia Corneila Roberson, age 88 of Baxley who passed away, Monday,
April 27, 2009 at the Pavilion. Mrs. Roberson was a native and
life-long resident of Baxley and had retired as a sales clerk from
Woolworth’s. She was a member of Norwick Baptist Church in
Brunswick. She was preceded in death by her husband Flem Robertson;
two brothers: Cecil and Wilton Sellers; and her parents Isaac and
Pearl Sellers.
She is survived by her two daughters Elaine Enterkin and husband
Doug of Copperas Cove, Texas and Lynnah Jones of Jesup; three
sisters; Linda Altman of Baxley, Betty Beck of Baxley, and Welda
Rush of Jacksonville, Florida; and one brother: Gerald Sellers of
Baxley.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 Thursday at David E. Miles Funeral
Home. The funeral service will be held Friday at 3:00 P.M. in the
chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Reverend Wayne Williamson
and Reverend Dewitt Corbin officiating. Internment will follow at
Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Jeff Altman, Mitch Altman, Larry Rush, J.E.
Roberson, Francicso Saucedo, and Johnny Sellers. Honorary
pallbearers are: Vance Hunter, the Pavilion Nursing Home residents
and staff, Cornell Sellers, Warren McDaniel, JoAnn Beecher, Talmadge
and Marsha Varnadore, Francis and Ellis Cooper, Sabrina Sumner, and
Myrtle NewBern.
Arrangements are under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
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Lillie Belle Peacock
Lillie Belle Peacock age 78 died Sunday April
29, 2008 in the Appling Healthcare System
Mrs. Peacock was born March 20, 1930 in Jeff
Davis County to the late Joseph Walter Smith and Emma Smith. She was
a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. Mrs. Peacock was preceded in
death by her husband Loys Peacock, Sr. and a son Billy Peacock.
Survivors Include: 2 daughters: Helen Miller of
Hazlehurst & Brenda Kay Murray of Odum Ga; Son: Loys Peacock Jr. of
Denton Ga; Brother: Joseph Andrew Smith of Baxley Ga; 6
Grandchildren : 10 Great Grandchildren: Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Active Pallbearers: W.L. Peacock, Robbie
Peacock, Billy Joe Peacock, Wayne Gravitt, Don Adams, Michael
Patrick.
Honorary Pallbearers: All those in Attendance
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday April 29,
2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Red Oak Baptist Church
Visitation will be Monday night at 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Swain Funeral Home
Minister: Rev. Ron Ross & Rev. Denny Waters
Interment: Red Oak Baptist Church
The family will assemble at the home of
Jimmy & Nell Bullard 885 fire Station Rd. Baxley Ga.
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Edgar
Elie Carter
Edgar Elie Carter age 86 died
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 in the Appling Healthcare System after a
short illness.
Mr. Carter was born July 25, 1921 in
Appling County to the late Sims Carter and the late Lou Steedley
Carter.
He was retired from Baxley Veneer &
Cleat and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Ella Mae Sills Lightsey Carter and a daughter, Margene
Lightsey
Survived by 1 daughter, Madeline
Lightsey Sapp of Baxley; 2 sons & daughter in laws, Lloyd & Wanda
Lightsey of Atlanta & Carlos Lightsey of Vidalia; 2 sisters, Ella
Hewitt & Evie Brewton
both of Jacksonville, Florida; 2
brothers, Harley Carter & James Carter both of Oklahoma City, OK. 9
Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren & several nieces and nephews
Active pallbearers: Kith Norris, Paul
Sapp, David Roberson, Justin Norris, Lance Carter & Jason Lightsey
Active Pallbearers: All friends in
attendance
Funeral services were held Thursday,
April 3, 2008 from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Rev. Ronnie Rentz and Rev. Lonnie
Weaver officiated
Interment: Memorial Free Will Baptist
Church Cemetery
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of
Funeral Arrangements
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Claudette Craven Conner
Claudette Craven Conner age 77 of
Baxley, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Appling Healthcare
System
Mrs. Conner was born September 15,
1930 in Appling County to the late Judson Taylor & the late Haley
Davis Taylor. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and
member
of the Order of Eastern Star Baxley
Chapter # 363 where she served as a past Worthy Matron. She
was also a member of the 1947 & 1948 Appling County High School
State Champion
Basketball Team. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Craven & James Rufus Conner.
She is survived by 2 daughters &
son-in-law, Mary Sue & David B. Carter, Samantha & Joel Carter all
of Baxley,
2 step daughters & step sons in law,
Judy & Mac McAlhaney of Colorado Springs, CO & Mary & Mitchell
Strickland of DeSoto, Texas; 1 son & daughter in law, Danny &
Barbara Craven of Pt.
Wentworth & 1 step son & step
daughter in law, James & Brenda Conner of Montezuma; 2 sisters,
Wynell Sellers & Helen & Helen & J.L. "Red" Dubberly all of Baxley.
13 Grandchildren, 17 Great
Grandchildren & host of Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Saturday,
April 12, 2008 from the Ten Mile Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy
Daniels, Rev. Bobby Brinkley & a Eulogy by Chris Taylor
Interment followed in Church
Cemetery.
Active pallbearers: Daniel Craven,
Stacey Carter, Steven Strickland, Judd Conner, Russ Carter, Steve
Craven & Crayson Carter
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Tonya
Fordham & staff, Appling Convalescent Center Staff, Members of
Baxley 363 order of Eastern Star & The Apostles Quartet & spouses.
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of
Funeral Arrangements
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Betty
Jean Beasley
Betty Jean Beasley age 74, died Friday, April 11,
2008 in Wayne Memorial Hospital. Miss Beasley was born July 24, 1933
in Appling County to the late Phoye Beasley and
late Sallie Mae Thomas Beasley. She was a
member of the Baxley Church of God. She helped raise all of her
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother,
Jimmy Beasley.
Miss Beasley is survived by her sister, Eloise
Taylor of Baxley, Brother, Johnnie Beasley. A host of nieces and
nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 13, 2008
from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Rev. David Deen officiated.
Interment followed at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Staff & Residents of Lakeview
Retirement Center
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Brownie Joe Lord Bentley
Brownie Joe Lord Bentley, age 74 of Albany, died
Monday, April 21, 2008 Lillian Carter Nursing Home in Plains, Ga.
Mrs. Bentley was born February 4, 1934 in Appling
County to the late Joe Brown Lord and the late Thelma Marie Yawn
Lord. She was of the Baptist Faith and was preceded in death
by her husband,
William Perry Bentley. She is Survived by her
Sister, Virginia Evans of Baxley; 1 brother, Delma Lord of
Greenville, S.C.
The Funeral was held Tuesday, April 22, 2008, from
the Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ronnie Rentz
Officiating
Swain Funeral home is in charge of Funeral
Arrangements.
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Elmer "Babe" Mann
Elmer "Babe" Mann died Tuesday April 22, 2008 in the
Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.
Mr. Mann was born June 27,1926 in Appling County to
the late David Henry Mann & the late Dovie Blanche Carter Mann. He
was a member & a deacon of Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. Mr.
Mann received Citizen of the year award in 1988 and Book of Golden
Deeds award 1988 & 1989.
Survivors include: His wife Joyce Blanton Mann of
Surrency; 1 daughter & son in law, Marcia & Kenneth Brown of
Surrency; 1 son & daughter in law, Gene & Beth Mann of Surrency; 1
sister, Shirley Priester of Jesup; 3 brothers, Earl Dennis Mann of
Greensboro, N.C., Herman Mann of Orlando, Florida & Robert Mann of
Surrency. 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild & several nieces &
nephews also survive.
Visitation will be Thursday April 24, 2008 from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday April 25, 2008
at 3:00 p.m. from Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Mann will
lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.
Active Pallbearers: Thomas Wicker, Greg Mann, Wesley
Wicker, Jonathon Mann, Curtis McMillan, & Terry Rentz
Ministers: Rev. Amos McMillan & Rev. Virgil Carter
Interment: Memorial Free Will Baptist Church
Cemetery
The family will assemble at the home 3148 HWY. 121
South
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral
Arrangements
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William Dean Stone
William Dean Stone age 74 died Friday, April 18, 2008
at Memorial Medical Center
Mr. Stone was born January 26 1934 in Jeff Davis
County to the late William Earlie Stone and Floy Burton
Sellers Stone. He was a member and a Deacon of Oak View Baptist
Church and had been involved in many Community affairs.
Survivors include: His wife Laverne Stone of Baxley;
3 Daughters and Son in Laws, Diane & Jerry Boatwright, Selena &
Adrain Carelock all of Baxley & Cynthia & Roy Harper of Douglas; 1
sister & brother in law, Helen & Wayne Jones of Baxley; 3 brothers
and sisters in law, Martin & Alice Stone of Hazlehurst, Glenn &
Sherry Stone & Garry & Wanda Stone all of Baxley. 6 Grandchildren,
Jennifer Edwards, Jason Boatwright, Misty Willis, William Carelock,
Hannah Harper & Troy Carelock. 3 Great Grandchildren & several
nieces & Nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April, 22,2008 from 6:00
P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Swain Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23,
2008 at 3:00 P.M. from the Oak View Baptist Church Mr. Stone will
lie in state one hur to funeral services
Active Pallbearers are Jason Boatwright, Chris
Willis, Curtis Edwards, Ryan Lamb, Colon Jones, & Stan Stone
Honorary Pallbearers are Members of Oak View Baptist
Church and all friends in attendance
Ministers : Rev. Charles Davis, Rev. Terry Reagin &
Rev. Rick Brown
Interment: Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery,
Hazlehurst
Merials: Remembrances may be made to Oak View
Baptist Church Building Fund, 41 East Floyd Ave. Hazlehurst, Ga.
31539
Family will assemble at the home 3041 Melton Chapel
Rd.
Swains Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral
Arrangements
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John Lee ( J.L.) Harris, Sr.
John Lee ( J.L.) Harris, Sr. age 86 of Bristol
died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at his residence. Mr.
Harris was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, he was
born September 26, 1921 to the late Hinton Lee Harris and the late
Alief Thornton Harris. Mr. Harris was a member
of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church where he sang in the choir,
was former president of the church's Master's Men Chapter and also
served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was an
honorary member of the Alma Hunting Club were he was active for many
years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.
Navy in the Pacific theater. Mr. Harris is survived
by his wife, Louise Hilton Harris of Bristol; 2 daughters, Judy H.
Morris of Odum and Sheryl H. Ellis of Jesup; six sons, J. Donald
Harris of Waycross, John L. Harris of Bristol, Ronald H. Harris of
Umatilla, Fl, Gregory Harris and Robert R. Harris both of Bristol;
and S. Douglas Harris of Baxley; 20 grandchildren, 19 Great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 19, at Piney Grove Free
Will Baptist Church. Ministers were J. Donald Harris, Rev. Steve
Hughes, & Justin Harris, interment: Piney Grove Free Will Baptist
Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Grandchildren
Honorary Pallbearers: All Friends and loved ones in attendance
Swain Funeral Home was in charge of Funeral Arrangements
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