Loualta Tillman Tomberlin

Mrs. Loualta Tillman Tomberlin died Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, GA after an extended illness.

Mrs. Tomberlin was born on August 28, 1924 in Appling County to the late Ruth and Herschel Tillman. She resided in Appling County all of her life. She was the founder of Surrency Day and very active in the upkeep of Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was a member of Surrency Methodist Church.

Survivors Include: Husband, J.C. Tomberlin; Daughters, Emily Williams, Louise Tomberlin, and Marie Tomberlin; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Jasper and Jane Tomberlin, Mark and Toni Tomberlin, Howard Tomberlin, and Roy Mincey; Brothers, Lowell Tillman, Rooney Tillman, and Stanford Tillman; Sisters, Nita Henderson and Hazel Thomann; Grandchildren, Shanna Williams, Felicia Smith, Jenny, Jill, Jessica, Blake, Weston, Kristin, Dallas, and Cheyanne Tomberlin; Great-Grandchild, Hayden Tomberlin.

Active Pallbearers: Blake Tomberlin, Weston Tomberlin, James Tomberlin, Don Tomberlin, Timmy McGowan and Marlow Waters.

Honorary Pallbearers: All in attendance.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 21st at 3:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church. The body will le in state one hour prior to the funeral.

Interment: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Minister(s): Rev. Julian Tucker and Rev. Jimmy Gilbert

Visitation will be Monday, October 20, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The family will assemble at the residence, 902 JC Tomberlin RD, Surrency.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements

 

Howard E. Carter

Mr. Howard E. Carter died Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

Mr. Carter was born February 16, 1926 in Appling County to the late Foster and Naomi Carter. He had resided in Darien for the past 11 years and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors Include: One Sister, Hilda Thomas; One Niece, Cindy Curtis.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Midway Baptist Church Cemetery

Minister: Rev. Wayne Williamson

Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements

 

Thomas Felton (Felt) Gay

Mr. Thomas Felton (Felt) Gay died Friday, October 10, 2008 in the Satilla Regional Medical Center, Waycross, GA.

Mr. Gay was born May 28, 1922, in Wrens, GA to the late Oscar Lee Gay and Mary Lillie Windom Gay. He was preceded in death by his wife Macie Nail Gay. He had lived in Jacksonville, Fla. most of his life before moving to Blackshear, GA. Mr. Gay was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors Include: 3 Daughters: Myrtice Wrighton, Linda Blair, and Betty Garcia of Jacksonville, Fla.; 1 son: James C. Gay of Jacksonville, Fla.; 1 Sister: Mary Ruth Chastain of Thompson, GA.; 1 Brother: David R. Gay, St. of Blackshear, GA.; 15 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren; A host of nieces and nephews as well as Great-Nieces and Nephews.

Active Pallbearers: David Gay, Henry Gay, Andy Gay, Eddie Hurst, Wayne Hurst, and Tony Nail

Honorary Pallbearers: All those in attendance.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Minister(s): Rev. Lonnie Weaver

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 until 11:00 at Swain Funeral Home.

The Family will assemble at the home of Dewey & Shirley Altman, 678 Beach Rd., Baxley.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

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Mamie Lee Wiggins Hicks

Mrs. Mamie Lee Wiggins Hicks died October 9, 2008 at her residence.

Mrs. Hicks was born May 15, 1920 in Appling County to the late Oscar Sikes and Tempie Jane Smith Sikes. She was a Charter member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and preceded in death by her 2 husbands, Odell Wiggins and Kenny Hicks.

Survivors Include: 3 daughters, Dot Higgins, Cathryn Harrelson, Vivian Griffin all of Baxley; 1 Son, Bob Wiggins of Baxley; 3 Sisters, Estelle Peavey of Tampa, Florida, Edna Sistrunk of Jacksonville, Florida, and Ethleen Hunter of McDonough; 3 brothers and sisters in law, John and Gladys Sikes, Donnie and Ruth Sikes all of Baxley and James Sikes of Claxton. 12 Grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Donnie Sikes, Jr., David Sikes, Oscar Sikes, Corey Griffin, and Joey Boyette.

Honorary Pallbearers: Joyful Seniors Sunday School Class of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and Dr. Teresa Cezar.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Dunn Memorial Baptist Church.

Interment: Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Minister(s): Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Jack Peeler

Visitation will be Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home 194 Simmons Street.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Wilson C. Walker

Mr. Wilson C. Walker died September 27, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was under the care of SouthernCare Hospice.

Mr. Walker graduated from the University of Georgia with a BS in Education and later received his Master's in Education from Lee College. He spent his entire teaching career in the Cleveland, Tennessee, school system and was named Teacher of the Year. Mr. Walker was an avid Bulldog fan.

Mr. Walker was born May 29, 1940, in Appling County to the late Wilson C. Walker and Effie Young Walker Reeves, Mr. Walker was predeceased by a brother, Vanlayer and sister, Lois Allen. He is survived by two sisters; Jane Butler (Tom) of Jacksonville, Florida, and Dovie Crosby of Baxley, a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and two special caregivers, Dot Harrell, cousin and Berniece Howard, niece.

Mr. Walker was a member of The First Baptist Church of Baxley. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 9 at 10:00 am from Omega Cemetery with Rev. Jay Mead Meadows. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The Pavilion, 163 East Tollison, Baxley, GA 31513.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Sara Mae Williams

Mrs. Sara Mae Williams died Friday, October 3, 2008 at her home in Palmetto, GA.

Mrs. Williams was born November 20, 1949 in Alma, GA to Ms. Louise Peacock Williams and the late Mr. James Madison Williams. She was preceded in death by her brother Wade Williams. She was of the Church of God faith.

Survivors include: Her husband, J.M. Weaver, Daughters and Sons-in-law, Kanita and Donald Duncan, Scarlett Doggett; Son and Daughter-in-law, Joseph and Vicki Beecher; Mother, Louise Peacock Williams; Sister, Gloria Diane Williams; Brother, Ed Williams; Grandchildren, Gregory Gibby III, Joshua Ingram, Brittany Beecher, Kaitlon Ritch, Kailea Mae Ritch, Abby Beecher, and Jaron Doggett.

Active Pallbearers: Donald Duncan, Greg Gibby, Josh Ingram, Edwin Williams, Danny Beecher, and Kelly Williams.

Honorary Pallbearers: All in Attendance.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, October 7th at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held at Carter Chapel Cemetery

Minister(s): Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Wayne Williamson

Visitation: Monday, October 6th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The family will assemble at the home of Gloria Williams, 88 Highland Dr., Apt 512, Baxley.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Mock Miles

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Mock Miles died on Friday, October 3, 2008 at The Pavilion.

Mrs. Miles was born January 10, 1919 in Appling County to the late Mrs. Lillah Magdalene Hardwick and the late Mr. Mack Wilson Mock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Bernice Clyde Miles. Mrs. Miles and her late husband operated a restaurant and service station in the late thirties. In the forties and fifties she assisted him in farming and turpentine. She was also a former employee of Miller Dress Factory and a homemaker. She was devoted to her entire family and brightened the lives of everyone who knew her with laughter and an outgoing personality. She was an avid gardener, and excellent cook, and a talented singer. She made life easier for her family members by her willingness to help in sickness and health. She was affectionately called "Granny Groover" by her family.

Survivors Include: Daughters, Annette Ware (Homer), Gwinette White; Son, Bernice Clyde Miles (Donna); Grandchildren, Charmaine Cole, Selina Howell, Brenda Kay Taylor, Lamar Mils, Justin Miles, Michael Miles, Kevin Ware, Melanie Howard, and Skyler Miles; 13 Great Grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Lamar Miles, Kevin Ware, Skyler Miles, Trevor Howell, Kelly Bryant, and Markus Nail

Honorary Pallbearers: Naomi Sunday School Class, South Care Hospice Employees and Appling County Rehabilitation Pavilion Employees

Funeral Services will be Monday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment will be held at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Minister(s): Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Ronnie Rentz

Memorials may be made to the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, American Diabetes Association and the Alzheimer's Association.

The family will assemble at: The home of Annette M. Ware, 3955 Hatch Parkway N., Baxley.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.