Dudley "D.A." Dean Jr.

Mr. Dudley "D.A." Dean Jr. died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mr. Dean was born January 2, 1933 to the late Dudley Adonis Dean Sr. and the late Sadie Marie McNeal Dean. He was a member of Harvest Chapel. Mr. Dean was retired from Bell South after 37 years of service was a Veteran of United States Army.

Survivors Include: His Wife, Betty Dean of Baxley; 1 daughter, Denise Groth and a step daughter, Jennifer Dubberly; 5 sisters, Carolyn Watson of Fernandina Beach, Florida, Marilyn Hiers, Sandra Turner, Sonja Crews and Jennifer Snyder all of Baxley; 1 brother, Randy Dean of West Hampton, N.Y.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Ministers: Pastors Randy and Agnes Sellers.

The family will assemble at Betty Dean, 771 Fair Street.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

William Clarence (Wilbur) Mincey

William Clarence (Wilbur) Mincey died Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Hospice of Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA.

Mr. Mincey was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick, GA and was previously a member of the First United Methodist Church and Trinity Sunday School Class of Baxley for 50 years.

Survivors Include: His wife, Ailene Beach Mincey of Brunswick; two daughters: Diana (John) Watkins of Macon, Elizabeth (Phillip) Corbitt of Brunswick; three grandchildren; Emily C. (Ryan) Gleaton of Brunswick, Erin Corbitt of Jacksonville, Fla., and Erick Watkins of Macon, GA; one great granddaughter, Ella Claire Gleaton; Several Cousins, nieces and nephews, many friends and his beloved Dachshund, Muffin.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church. He will lie in state for one hour prior to the funeral.

Interment: Baxley Graveyard Cemetery at Friendship Congregational Christian Chruch

Ministers: Rev. George Herndon and Rev. Richard Soper

Visitation will be held Monday, January 26, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

Memorials: Magnolia Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, 2255 Frederica Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522; Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Pkwy., Brunswick, GA. 31525; First United Methodist Church of Baxley or Charity of Choice.

The family will assemble at their residence in Brunswick, GA

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Cheryl Grey Godfrey Miles

Cheryl Grey Godfrey Miles died Friday, January 23, 2009 at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. Miles was born November 25, 1943 in Appling County to the late Robert Lyon Godfrey and Lillie Grey Godfrey. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Baxley Shrine Ladies Auxillary. She was a lifelong seamstress.

Survivors Include: Her husband, Phillip Miles of Baxley; two daughters: Sharon Foster and Debbie Segui Harrell both of Baxley; two sisters: Linda Joy Godfrey Townsend of Hazlehurst; Janice Faye Godfrey of Jacksonville, Fla; two brothers: John (Kathy) Godfrey and James (Sallie) Godfrey both of Baxley; four grandchildren: Diane Elizabeth Foster, Amanda Leigh Holton, Elizabeth Lillie Marie Grey Segui, Andrew Phillip Segui all of Baxley; Sever nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Eddie Miles, Brack F. Miles, Jon M. Miles, Harry Mock, Hugh Bivins, Mark Miles

Honorary Pallbearers: Garry and Wanda Stone, Buzzy and Barbara Baker, Ricky and Dixie Houston, Retha Artiss, Donna Jean Beecher, Serenity Hospice Team, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Clark, James and Melba Rentz, Mr. and Mrs. Zeno Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel, Helen Kanavage, Dean and Marilyn Eason, Donald Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Perdue, Ten Mile Men's Ministry Team, Charlie and Mirandy Mincey, Employees of Miles Tractor Co., Charlene Carter, Charles and Debbie Branch, Mary Anne Foster, Christine Smith, Laura Herrington.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 26, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

Ministers: Rev. Tommy Daniels and Chaplin Daniel Gilliam

Visitation will be Sunday, January 25, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home of Phillip R. Miles 148 Kelly Davis Rd., Baxley

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Donna Breeden Bragan

Mrs. Donna Breeden Bragan died Thursday, January 15, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mrs. Bragen was born February 1, 1955 in Campbell County to the late Delbert Breeden and the late Corrine Stephens Breeden. She was preceded in death by her Father in law, Billy Bragan Sr.

Survivors Include: Her husband Billy Bragan of Baxley; 1 daughter, Danielle Howard of Melbourne, KY; 2 Sons Mike Howard of Highland Heights, KY and Billy Bragan, III of Baxley; Sisters Ronda Androwski of Cincinnati, Ohio and Carolyn Howard of Hyden, KY; Brother, Steve Breeden of Erlanger, KY; 4 grandchildren.

Active Pallbearers: Robert Bragan, Ricky Beckworth, Rusty Beckworth, Duran Beckworth, Dwight Beckworth, and Dwayne Bullard.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 4:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Beckworth - Swinson Cemetery

Minister: Rev. Wayne Bruner

Visitation will be Saturday, January 17, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home

The family will assemble at the home, 5945 Blackshear Hwy

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Lucille Campbell

Mrs. Lucille Campbell died Tuesday, January 12, 2009 in the Lumber City Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Campbell was born February 18, 1924 in Appling County to the late Ocie Walter Lamb and the late Alma Bishop Lamb. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Benjamin Campbell.

Survivors Include: One daughter and son in law, Debra and Tony Pearson of Leland, N.C.; 3 sons and daughters in law, Bill and Henrietta Campbell, Nick and Janie Campbell all of Baxley and Rex and Pat Campbell of Warner Robins; 2 sisters, Eunice Swinson of Gloverville, S.C. and Laverne Courson of Baxley. 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Active Pallbearers: Chris Campbell, Ben Campbell, Ryan Campbell, Micah Campbell, Marcus Pearson and Allen Campbell

Honorary Pallbearers: Adult Sunday School Class from Spring Branch Baptist Church, Neighbors of Shady Acres and all friends in attendances.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mrs. Campbell will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.

Interment: Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

Ministers: Rev. Terry Reagin, Rev. Charles Davis, and Rev. Kenneth DeLoach

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home, 301 Johns Lane.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Wilton Glenn Hallman

Mr. Wilton Glenn Hallman died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Hallman was born in Toombs County to the late Wilton Lavern (Bill) Hallman and the late Ruby Youmans Hallman. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and the owner of Hallman Construction for the past 29 years.

Survivors Include: his wife, Marie Sikes Hallman; son, Glenn Adam Hallman; daughter and son in law, Amy and Glen McDaniel, all of Baxley; 3 sisters and brothers in law, Bonnie and Roy Lewis, and Donna and Elton Carter all of Baxley and Hilda Douglas of Savannah; 4 granddaughters, Ashlie, Harley, Brook, and Courtney McDaniel, all of Baxley; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Active Pallbearers: Wesley Horne, Byron Carter, Greg Douglas, Daniel Sikes, Corey Deen, Dusty Smith

Honorary Pallbearers: Baxley Police Department

Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 12, at 11:00 am from Riverside Baptist Church. Body will be placed in church one hour prior to the funeral service.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Ministers: Rev. J.E. Blanton, Rev. Justin McLellan, and Rev. Larry Strickland.

Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Swain Funeral Home

The family will assemble at the home of Adam Hallman, 1509 Buckhorn Rd

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Betty Ruth Baxley Jenkins

Mrs. Betty Ruth Baxley Jenkins died January 9, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mrs. Jenkins was born October 13, 1936 in Appling County to the late Olen J. Baxley and the late Nora Branch Baxley. She was a member of Inwood Baptist Church and Edmond Deaf Chapel. Mrs. Jenkins attended Georgia School for the deaf in Cave Springs, Georgia. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Rowell and a sister, Joan Baxley.

Survivors Include: her husband, Michael Jenkins of Baxley; two daughters and sons in law, Joy Davis and Angus of Hahira and Helen Smith and James of Bartow, Fl; son and daughter in law, Kenneth and Tammy Smith of Baxley; two sisters and brothers in law, Jeannette and Wilton Baxley of Baxley and Lynda and Gene Womble of Snellville; one brother and sister in law, M.H. and Wilma Baxley of Baxley. 9 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 14 nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Kenny Smith, John Smith, Adam Smith, Steve Baxley, Andy Massey, Stan Womble, and Dennis Baxley

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 3:00 pm from the Spring Branch Baptist Church. Body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.

Interment: Carter Cemetery

Minister: Rev. Terry Reagin

Visitation will be held Monday, January 12, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home of 662 Gardner Rd.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

 

Cassie Bell Harden Daniels

Mrs. Cassie Bell Harden Daniels died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mrs. Daniels was born February 9, 1918 in Appling County to the late Seaton Randall Harden and the late Kizzie Elizabeth Leggett Harden. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors Include: One daughter, Margaret Coleman of Guyton; Five Sons, David Daniels of Burton, S.C., James Dainels and Wayne Daniels both of Surrency, Jesse Daniels of Baxley and Johnny Daniels of Jesup; Three sisters, Emma Nell Thompson of Beaufort, S.C., Minnie Blanton of Baxley and Peggy Morris of Archdale, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Active Pallbearers: Doug Blanton, J.C. Hunter, Frank Hunter, Ronnie Hunter, Brent Daniels, and Brad Daniels

Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Tomberlin, Wendell Smith, Cheryl Tillman, Stephen Tillman, Joyce Tillman, Dr. Teresa Cezar, Dr. Nichole Lee, Staff of the Pavilion, Paschol Pearce, Vernon McDaniel, Becky Griffin, Sally Bellew, Johnny McLain, Terry Merritt, and all friends in attendance.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home

Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery

Minister: Rev. Carlton Rowell

Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home of James and Frances Daniels, 8390 Old Surrency Road, Surrency.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Sabra Thigpen Gay

Mrs. Sabra Thigpen Gay died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 in the Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia.

Mrs. Gay was born October 30, 1933 in Treutlen County to the late Sam Jones Thigpen and the late Thelma Louise Skinner Thigpen. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was active in the Ladies Club. Mrs. Gay each year made afghans and Christmas baskets for the residents in the Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her daughter in law, Sharon "Pixie" Gay and a granddaughter, Rita Nicole Gay.

Survivors Include: Her husband, Buddy Gay of Baxley; Four sons and daughters in law, Gary and Teenie Gay of Dublin, Neal and Donna Gay of Wrightsville, Dale and Gail Gay and Glenn and Kim Gay all of Baxley; Sister, Janet Hutcheson of Baxley; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friends, Duaine and Zella Mae Waters.

Active Pallbearers: Jeff Waters, Darnell Waters, Berry Howell, Lamar Leggett, Ronnie Mann, and Ricky Davis

Honorary Pallbearers: Members of Calvary Baptist Church

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 9, 2009 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery

Ministers: Rev. Roger LaRoche and Rev. Phillip O'Steen

Visitation will be Thursday, January 8, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.

The family will assemble at the home 4265 Piney Bluff Rd.

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Alice Dena Hall

Mrs. Alice Dena Hall died Sunday, January 4, 2009 in the Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness.

Mrs. Hall was born on January 10, 1948 in Bulloch County to the late Zack Roston Mincey and the late Wilma Shumans Mincey. She was a Homemaker and was preceded in death by a son, Benji Mincey and two grandsons Stacy Carter and Chris Turner.

Survivors Include: her husband James Hall of Alma; 3 daughters and sons in law, Joyce and Ronnie Turner, Jane Morris and Janet and Curtis Forehand all of Baxley; 2 Sons, Jamie Hall and Samantha Swain of Baxley and Dane Mincey of Borden, IN; Sister, Delane Allen of Baxley; brother, James W. Williams of Walterboro, S.C. 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Active Pallbearers: Devin Sears, Kirk Evans, Michael Shipes, Jeff Andrews, Bradley Carter, Mitchell Carter.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Omega Cemetery

Ministers: Rev. Rilene Folsom and Rev. R.B. Gaskins

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home

The family will assemble at the home of Jamie Hall, 8258 Red Oak Rd, Baxley

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements.

Mary Nell O'Farrell Garrett

Mrs. Mary Nell O'Farrell Garrett, wife of the late Rev. Hilton Charles Garrett, Sr., passed away on January 2, 2009 at her home at 703 Talon CT., Evans, GA. Mrs. Garrett was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Zuell Colon O'Farrell of Baxley, GA, former administrator of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, Baxley, GA.

She is survived by her children, Hilton Charles Garrett, Jr., Atlanta, GA, Louise Garrett Gentry, Carrollton, GA, Reena Sue Garrett Crews, Martinez, GA, Winifred B. Garrett (Tom) and David C. Crews (Ruth), 12 grandchildren, 2 great daughters, Grace O'Farrell Bostic, sister, Waycross, GA, Janelle Garrett Carnes, sister-in-law, Bradenton, FL. Many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Garrett was born in Casper, Wyoming, May 13, 1922 where her father served in the ministry prior to relocating to Florida and Georgia to continue his work.

Memorial Service will be at First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 11:30 am Dr Greg DeLoach, Senior Pastor officiating. Visitation: January 7, 2009 10:30 am Church Rotunda

Funeral Services will be at Swain Funeral Home in Baxley, GA on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 11:30 am. Visitation at 10:30 am at Swain Funeral Home. Dr. Greg DeLoach, Senior Pastor First Baptist Church, Augusta, GA officiating. Burial immediately following at Omega Cemetery.

Mrs. Garrett dedicated her life to God's service with her late husband, serving various churches and mission boards in Georgia and Missouri, actively involved in numerous church activities while raising 5 children.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Benevolence Committee, First Baptist Church, Augusta, GA.

Active Pallbearers: Tom Garrett, Hunter Garrett, Wade Garrett, Hilton Charles Garrett, III, Garrett Gentry, David C. Crews, and William Charles Crews.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

Gloria Faye Thornton

Gloria Faye Thornton died Friday, January 2, 2009 at her residence.

Gloria Faye Thornton was born on May 20, 1957 in Appling County to the late Mrs. Odell Williams Thornton and Mr. Evans Thornton. She was a member of Carters Chapel and was preceded in death by her sister Mary Francis Thornton. She brought joy and happiness to everyone she met. Faye believed in the lord and prayers. She showed the world that miracles do happen.

Survivors Include: Sister, Oline (Mann) Eason; Brothers, Kenneth (Nancy) Thornton, Bobby (Darlene) Thornton, William Harold (Iris) Thornton, Alton (Ann) Thornton, Frank Thornton and Hilda Harbor, Ronnie (Molly) Thornton, Donnie (Randi) Thornton; A host of nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Active Pallbearers: Corky Thornton, Buddy Hewett, Gary McDonald, Stevie Gainey, Robbie Thornton, and Colby Thornton

Honorary Pallbearers: Altamaha Home Health Care, Appling/Jeff Davis Service Center, Dr. Ferrnando and all extended family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 4th at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Interment: Memorial Church Cemetery

Ministers: Rev. Virgil Carter, Rev. Andrew Kersey, and Rev. Rick Brown

Visitation: Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home

The Family will assemble at the home of Ken and Nancy Thornton, 1227 Thornton Rd

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.