Lucille Sellers Davis Lucille Sellers Davis, age 92, who passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009 at The Pavilion. She was born September 25, 1916 in Appling County and had resided here all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Emory Sellers, and a grandchild Kindra Eason Johnson. She was the daughter of the late Jim Hopkins and the late Gertrude Beecher Hopkins. She is survived by three daughter and sons-in-law, Faye and Cliff Griffin of Baxley, Ann and Richard Eason of Baxley and Sharon and Danny Head of Columbus: a sister Lorene Wood of Baxley; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and twenty-nine great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Stone, Rev. Virgil Carter and Rev. Paul Dubberly officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Church Cemetery. Mrs Davis will be placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral service to lie in state. Active pallbearers are Jeremy Pittman, Jeffery Davis, Chester Ahl, Allen Ahl, Billy Joe Peacock and Trevor Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Teresa Cezar, the Staff of the Pavilion and all friends in attendance. Musical selections will be rendered by James Carter and Fredia Jones. Funeral arrangements were under the direction David E. Miles Funeral Home

Robert Edward Comstock Robert Edward Comstock, age 64 of Hazlehurst died Friday, February 20, 2009. He was born October 3, 1944 in Dyer, Tennessee and had lived in Hazlehurst for the last 19 years. His parents were the late Fred Comstock and Willie Dean Barron Comstock. Mr. Comstock was employed as a classification supervisor at Coffee Correctional in Nicholls. He is survived by a wife Donna Herrington Comstock, a daughter: Robyn Grosenbacher and husband Jeramie of Aurora, Missouri; three step children: Jamie Parlor and wife Charee of Hazlehurst, Michaela Parlor of Hazlehurst, and Kristin Parlor of Vidalia; five grandchildren: Ally Brighton, Denby Grosenbacher, Ariana Lairsey, and Hayden and Peyten Parlor; and one sister Judy Griner and husband Ralph of Woodstock, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 22 in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Holladay, Rev. Steve Toler, and Steve Evans. Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery in Baxley. Active pallbearers are Ken Floyd, David Trowell, Tim Callaway, Terell Acree, Michael Foster, and Johnny Thrift. Honorary pallbearers are Coffee Correctional Employees, Moores Employees, David and Mary Burke, John Turner, Ray Turner, Roy Wigley, Jeff Hannah, Brent Simpson, Kenny Coward, Shondria Coffee, and Patricia Williams. Musical Selections were rendered by Debbie Taylor and Kenneth Herrington Arrangements are under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home

Frank Herrington Mr. Frank Herrington died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Herrington was born October 26, 1934 in Appling County to the late Enoch Clayton and Alice Mae Carter Herrington. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force with 20 years of service. He retired from Southern Company at Plant Hatch as a Regulatory Compliance Officer. Mr. Herrington was a small business Christmas Tree Owner. Survivors Include: His wife, Diane Herrington of Baxley; 3 Daughters, Zoe Herrington of Kansas City, KS, Nicky Herrington of Baxley and Allison Mennella of Inverness, Florida. 2 sons, Allen Herrington of Lyons and Joshua Beasley of Baxley; 4 Grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, February 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glenville, GA with full Military Rites. Minister: Chaplain David Dukes Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the residence, 500 Azalea Road. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Neal Youmans Mr. Neal Youmans died Friday, February 13, 2009 in Charleston. Mr. Youmans was born June 23, 1922 in Appling County to the late John Edwards and Jennie Lou Milton Youmans. He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church in Brunswick and a member of the Carpenters Union. He was preceded in death by his wife, Uldene Tillman Youmans and a son, Denny Youmans. Surviors Include: a daughter, Joice Youmans of Brunswick; son Ralph Youmans of Heiskell, TN; granddaughter, Ashley Youmans of Heiskell, TN; 2 brothers, Dr. Charles Youmans of Johns Island, SC and Dr. Julian R. Youmans of Davis, California. Honorary Pallbearers: Carpenters Union #865 and Members of Glendale Baptist Church, Brunswick Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 am from Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Minister: Rev. Tommy Daniels Memorials remembrances may be made to Ten Mile Baptist Church, Baxley, GA or Glendale Baptist Church, Brunswick, GA Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Ruth King Sikes Mrs. Ruth King Sikes died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at her residence after an extended illness. Mrs. Sikes was born December 7, 1932 in Wayne County to the late John and Martha Strickland King. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in the adult choir. She was a court bailiff for 20 years and was a substitute teacher for several years. Mrs. Sikes as a member of the Eastern Star #363. Survivors Include: her husband, Donnie R. Sikes, Sr. of Baxley; 2 daughters and sons in law, Cecelia and Kerry Reese of Baxley and Tempie and Jimmy Anderson of Jesup; 2 sons and a daughter in law, Donnie Sikes, Jr. of Baxley and David and Laury Sikes of Lawrenceville; Sister in law, Trudy King of Blackshear; 1 niece, Glenese Oppel of West Palm Beach, FL. 1 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers: Dallas Sikes, James Anderson, Les Grimm, Jesse Scott, Mike Serrano, and Ronnie Carter. Honorary Pallbearers: The Fisherman Sunday School Class, The Joy Group, Choir of the First Baptist Church, The Ruth Sunday School Class, Old Timers of Georgia Baptist Children's Home, Simon and Betty Wooten, Mickey and Jean Lewis, Bud and Pat Stoner, Floyd and Claudine Hunter, Howard and Reba McLeod, Joyce Tillman, Midgett Cowart, Erma Peavey, Gerri Wiggins, Lewis Parker, Bill Parker, Jean Deen, Jeremy Whaley, Tommy Jordan, Stephanie Allen, Anthony Ball, Marie Green, and Shriley, Members of Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 20, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the First Baptist Church. Body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service. Interment: Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Ministers: Rev. Jay Meadows, Rev. Rick Brown, and Sterling Bargeon Visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home The family will assemble at the residence, 315 Bay Street. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Judge Mershon Tomberlin Judge Mershon Tomberlin died Sunday, February 15, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Tomberlin was born on July 14, 1931. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Paulk Tomberlin and his father, Riley Tomberlin. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He is a Veteran of the United States Army, a long time business man of Baxley and was most recently the owner and manager of Mershon's Qwik Chik. Survivors Include: Daughter, Kristi Lynn (Mickey) Aldridge; Son, Rcik (Angela) Tomberlin; Sisters, Minnie Faye McDonald, Rilene Folsome, Jenny Strickland; Grandchildren, Tiffany Tomberlin and Christopher Aldridge; A host of nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers: Jerry Shumans, John (Bubba) Price, Raymond Ballard, Mike Shumans, Christopher Aldridge, John Pearson, Mark Shumans, and Tiffany Tomberlin. Honorary Pallbearers: The Pavilion Nursing Home Staff and Employees and friends of Joe's Qwik Stop. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Ministers: Rev. Danny Tomberlin, Rev. Rick Brown, and Rev. Eddie Tomberlin Interment: Tomberlin Paulk Cemetery Visitation will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the home of Kristi Aldridge, 260 Johns Lane Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Mary E. Lockhart Mary E. Lockhart died Friday, February 13, 2009 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Mrs. Lockhart was born July 10, 1927 in Dakota, Turner County, Georgia near Ashburn. She was living in Moncks Corner, SC with her niece: Ola Mae Wilcox and her husband Earl at the time of her death. She is a former resident of Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia. She lived the last years of her live in Baxley and Appling County. Mary E. Lockhart was the daughter of the Reverend Charles Crisp Owens and Ethel Lee Owens. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years: Fred L. Lockhart, her sister Laura House, brothers Charles C. Allen, and Johnnie B. Owens. She is survived by a son Dwight Steven Lockhart and his wife Martha of Warner Robins, GA., a daughter Elizabeth Oleta Schurle and her husband David of Baxley, five grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lockhart was a member and past Worthy Matron of Chapter #363 Order of the Eastern Star and was the treasurer until she could no longer attend the meetings. She was a former member of the Bethlehem Shrine #4, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She retired from the Appling General Hospital where she worked as a Medicare/Medicaid Coordinator. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with William Wilcox and John Wilcox officiating. Members of Chapter #363 Order of the Eastern Star also participated in the service. Grave side services were held the same day at 3:00 P.M. in the Palmetto Cemetery in Glynn County. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, SC 29458-0820. Mary E. Lockhart was admired and loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed by family and friends. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.

Steve Carlton Allen Mr. Steve Carlton Allen died Thursday, February 12, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Allen was born December 9, 1953 in Savannah to Alva Grace Kicklighter Allen and the Late James Carlton Allen. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Allen and brother in law, Jimmy Reynolds. Survivors Include: His Wife, Donna Hughes Allen of Baxley; Mother, Alva Grace Allen of Baxley; sister, Cindy A. Reynolds, of Baxley; 2 brothers, Phil Allen and Mark Allen of Baxley; brother in law, George F. List; a special sister in law, Teresa Dees; several nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Chynna, Penny, Gipsy, and Bear. Active Pallbearers: Josh Reynolds, John Reynolds, Phillip Allen, Chris Allen, Chad Allen, and Glen Gay Honorary Pallbearers: Staff of Georgia Home Health Care, Mike and Shelia Rentz, Tony Harrell, Jerry Sellers, Diane Bennett, and Dr. Teresa Cezar Interment: Appling Memorial Gardens Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 15, at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the home of Cindy Reynolds, 57 Yvonne Lane. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Charles “Chicken Man” Treadaway Mr. Charles “Chicken Man” Treadaway died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Treadaway was born November 9, 1932 in Fulton County to the late Cicero and Nora Williamson Treadaway. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lyons, GA. Mr. Treadaway was employed by Piggly Wiggly of Vidalia, Co-owner of Chic-King of Lyons and Vidalia and retired from GA Power at Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Woods Treadaway. Survivors Include: 3 daughters and sons in law, Laura and Tim Kauger of Hazlehurst, Paula and Jim Munsey of Lyons and Melodie Anglin of Lawrenceville; 2 Sons, Greg Treadaway and Paul Treadaway both of Surrency. 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers: Billy Woods, Emory Mixon, Dennis Bishop, Anthony Cavagnaro, Ralph Cavagnaro, and Neal Burke Jr. Honorary Pallbearers: Southern Care Hospice Staff, The Pavilion Staff, Dr. Orlando Fernando, Appling Medical Group, and Mary Yawn. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Interment: Lee Woods Family Cemetery. Minister: Rev. Creig Smith Visitation: Will be Friday, February 13, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at Greg Treadaway, 595 Ernest O’Brien Rd., Surrency Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Walton Cornelius “Bill” Rentz Mr. Walton Cornelius “Bill” Rentz died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the Pavilion. Mr. Rentz was born July 26, 1934 in Appling County to the late George Henry and Addie Louise Reddish Rentz. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mr. Rentz was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict. He was a member J W Farris Masonic Lodge #356. Survivors Include: His Wife, Jacqueline Rentz of Baxley; Daughter, Michele Rentz of Florida; 4 sons, Robert Ed Rentz of Jacksonville, Florida, Matthew Lynn Kelley of Greenville, Michael Rentz of Atlanta and Mark Rentz of Hawaii; Sisters, Lavonia Earlene Rentz of Loganville, Martheta Lightsey of Bristol; Brothers, Richard Jack Rentz and Nathan W. Rentz. Active Pallbearers: Brandon Lightsey, Brooks Lightsey, Charlie Lightsey, Todd Rentz, Eddie Rentz, Bobby Rentz, Joey Rentz, Chris Rentz, and Austin Rentz. Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Rentz, Nathan Rentz, Mike Rentz, Lynn Kelly, Hugh Lightsey, Wayne Lang, and Ed Rentz. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Faith Baptist Church. Body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service. Interment: Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with full Military and Masonic Rites. Ministers: Rev. Gary Conger and Pastor Keith Simmons. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Janice Sandra Murray Mrs. Janice Sandra Murray died Friday, February 6, 2009 in the Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Murray was born July 1, 1936 in Topsham County to the late Henry Larkin Durgan and late Sarah Vanell Stephens Durgan. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Murray served and ministered to many employees of the Appling County Board of Education where she retired from the Fourth District School Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Carlton Murray and a son, Michael Durgan. Survivors include: 1 granddaughter, Jamie Tillman, 1 grandson, Chad Reichert, and a great granddaughter, Taylor Tillman. Active Pallbearers: Freddie Murray, Vernon Thornton, Kenny Gilbert, Greg Murray, Neil Eunice, and Harold Lynch Honorary Pallbearers: Senior Adult Sunday School Class of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Interment: Church Cemetery Minister: Rev. Darrell Quinn Visitation will be Friday, February 13th at 1:00 pm until funeral hour from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Marvin L. McIntyre Marvin L. McIntyre, age 74, died Sunday, at his residence. He was born in Wayne County and had resided in Appling County for the past forty-six years. He was a Millwright and a member of Local Union 256 in Brunswick. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Baxley Church of God. He was the son of the late Charles H. McIntyre and the late Eula Anderson McIntyre. He is survived by his wife, Peggy McIntyre of Baxley; a son and daughter-in-law Marty and Angie McIntyre of Baxley; a granddaughter, Ashley Nichole McIntyre of Baxley; sister, Emilylene Madray of Odom; brother, James McIntyre of Mobil, AL.. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at David E. Miles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Baxley Church of God with Rev. Lamar Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the Piney Grove Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Scotty Herrin, Randy Herrin, Kenny Herrin, Greg Jernigan, Jerry Deen and Shaver Lightsey. Honorary pallbearers are all friends attending the funeral service. The family will assemble at the residence at 74 Ash Street. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

John R. Rushing Mr. John R. Rushing died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System after an extended illness. Mr. Rushing was born September 15, 1918 in Glennville to the late John Robert and Mattie Smith Rushing. He was a member of the Baxley Church of God and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Rodger Rushing, a grandson, Rodger Shane Atkinson, and 3 brothers, Marcus, Garnet, and Robert Rushing. Survivors Include: His wife, Esther Johnson Rushing of Baxley; 2 daughters and sons in law, Nancy and Gerald Hood of Alma, and Debbie and Mike Carter of Baxley; 1 son and daughter in law, Matt and Gail Rushing of Surrency, 1 sister, Opal Purvis of Glennville; 8 grandchildren and 25 nieces and nephews also survive. Active Pallbearers: Jason Rodger Rushing, Jerimie Keith Hood, Mitchell Leon Rushing, Adrian Paul Atkinson, Jerad Livingston Stone, Kenneth Taff Vaughn, Kaleb Williams. Honorary Pallbearers: Health Dept. Home Care Nurses, Adult Sunday School Class of the Baxley Church of God, nieces and nephews, and employees of Stan's Pharmacy Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 6, at 2:00 pm from the Baxley Church of God. Body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment: Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery Ministers: Rev. Lamar Lee and Rev. R.M. Warren Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 9 pm at Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at: The residence, 570 Alphine Drive Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Cynthia Hank Ms. Cynthia Hank, age 46,  died Monday in Reidsville, Ga. She was born September 16, 1962 in Pueblo Colorado and had resided in Georgia for eight years and in Reidsville for the past four months. She was employed as a correctional officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections at Georgia State Prison in Reidsville. She was the daughter of the late Richard Wilcox and the late Edna Hutcheson Wilcox. She is survived by three sons, Patrick Hutcheson of Baxley, Timothy Bradwell of Canyon, TX. and Bion Hank of Reidsville; Daughter, Morgan Hank, of Reidsville; Sister, Christine Hudson of Buffalo, Wyoming; Step-father, Vernon Hutchson of Alma GA.; two grandchildren, Willow Bradwell and Kalie Hampton also survive. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at David E. Miles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in the Ten Mile Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Major Doug Williams, Sgt. Tony Crapps, Sgt Jody Clayton, Sgt. Keith Campbell, Lt. Tommy Godwin and Officer Darrell Gordon: Honorary pallbearers are the Staff of Georgia State Prision, Jeff Revera and Paul Mitchell. The family is assembling at the home of Tony Crapps at 9 Oak Ave, Reidsville, GA. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Lotice Yawn Mrs. Lotice Yawn died Monday, February 2, 2009 in the Pavilion after an extended illness. Mrs. Yawn was born August 21, 1918 in Appling County to the late Hinton Beasley and the late Lela Moody Beasley. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Mrs. Yawn was retired from the Appling County Board of Education. Survivors Include: Her daughter, Shirley Carter of Hilliard, Florida; 2 Sons and Daughter in Law, Earl and Karen Yawn of Baxley, Garry and Louise Yawn of Hilliard, Florida; 3 Sisters, Wynell Kennedy, Mary Lou Beckworth and Vonice Beck all of Baxley. 7 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Active Pallbearers: Mathew McCulloum, Lance Kennedy, Michael Durden, Melvin Carter, Herschel Miles, Robert Yawn. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Asbury United Methodist Church. Mrs. Yawn will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service. Interment: Church Cemetery Minister: Rev. Barry Teutsch Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The Family will assemble at the home of Earl and Karen Yawn, 5873 Ben Carter Rd. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.