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Marion Martin Reynolds

Marion Martin Reynolds, age 90 of Baxley died Sunday Feb. 17, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness.

Mr. Reynolds was born December 6, 1917 in Jeff Davis County to the late Orlando Chester "Sam" Reynolds and the late Nancy Gertrude Rentz Reynolds.  He was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Reynolds was retired from the State Highway Department and was preceded in death by 3 sister, Nina Clance, Mary Sammy Connor , Oveda Johnson and a great grandchild, Ryanna Carter.

Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife: Mary Lou Carter Reynolds of Baxley; 2 daughters & sons -in-law, Sheila & Joe Hopwood of Baxley & Shirley & Charles

Chapman of Vidalia; 2 Sons & Daughter in law, David & Barbara Reynolds & Joe Earl Reynolds all of Baxley; 2 Sisters, Ophilia Reynolds of Baxley & Edna Earl Hardee of Columbus. 9 grandchildren, & 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home

Memorials: Remembrances may be made to Region 8 Disaster Relief 17 N. College Ave. Statesboro, Ga.

The Family will assemble at the Home: 287 Piney Bluff Rd

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at 2;00 p.m. from the Spring Branch Baptist Church.

Rev. Keith Yawn, Rev. Charles Hutcheson, Rev. Andy Williams & Rev. Terry Reagin.

Interment will follow in the Carter Cemetery

Active pallbearers: Bill Reynolds, Lee Reynolds, Shane Carter, Shawn Carter, Ricky Livingston & Henry Branch

Honorary Pallbearers: Southern Care Hospice of Vidalia and all in attendance

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements

Bobby Couch Maddox

Bobby Couch Maddox age 82 of Baxley died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 in the Appling Healthcare System

Mr. Maddox was born May 19, 1925 in Pickens County to the late Bob Maddox & the late Edith Fairellen Couch Maddox. He was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was retired from Southern Company.  Mr. Maddox was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in W.W. II. He was preceded in death by a son, Darrell "Dusty" Hallman.

Survivors Include: His Wife Twila Maddox of Baxley; 4 daughters, Barbara Ciulls of Newnan, Brenda Saussy of Savannah, Jeannie Whitfield of Hazlehurst  & Betty Crubbs of Vail, Co.; 3 Sons, David " Rusty" Hallman of Atlanta, Billy Hallman of Baxley of Baxley & Roger Maddox of Redwood City, CA; 1 Sister Lucille Nalley of Loris, S.C.

Funeral Services were held Friday, Feb. 15 2008 at 3:00 p.m. from the Swain Funeral Home.  Rev. Creig Smith & Rev. Lamar Lee officiated.  Interment followed in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Active Pallbearers: Bobby Jon Head, Brandon Head, Chip Collins, Drew Coggin, Wilton McCall, Daniel Cowan, & Rex Hallman.

Honorary Pallbearers: Employees & Staff of Appling Nursing Home, Dr. Orlando Fernando, Senior Adults Sunday School Class of Hopewell United Methodist Church and a special friend, Rubill Atkins

Swain Funeral Home is in Charge of Funeral Arrangements.

Terrell F. Reese

David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death of Terrell F. Reese, age 79, who passed away Wednesday in the Appling Health Care after a short illness. He was born in Toombs County and lived most of his life in Appling County, He was a retired farmer and was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Reese and was the son of the late Claude L. Reese and the late Luvency Dukes Reese.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Eva Reese of Baxley and a daughter, Pam Stone of Alma: Sister, Margaret Bullard of Baxley: Brothers, Cecil L. Reese of Wilmington, NC. And James Earl Reese of Jacksonville, FL: three grandchildren Brent Stone and Stephen Stone of Baxley and Mandy Reese of Baxley: three great-grandchildren also survive.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 Friday at David E. Miles Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Ronnie Rentz officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Robbie Bullard, Billy Reese, Jeffery Reese, Rodney Reese, and Ray Reese,.

Honorary pallbearers are the Joy Sunday School Class of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, James and Melba Rentz, Jeffery and Susan Turner and all friends in attendance.

The body will be placed in the church one hour prior the funeral service to lie in state.

The family will assemble at the residence of Terry and Eva Reese on Herbert Rentz Road.

David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Repeating the name of the deceased, Terrell F. Reese.

Ranville Johnson Fossett, Jr.

Ranville Johnson Fossett, Jr. age 80 of Alma died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 in Bacon County Hospital.

Mr. Fossett was born August 23, 1927 in Appling County to the late Ranville Johnson Fossett, Sr. and the late Nellie Mae Morris Fossett.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Baxley and was retired from General Motors Plant.  Mr. Fossett was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Fossett is survived by his wife, Rosa J. Fossett of Alma; Daughter & Son in Law,  Susan & Jack Waller of Alma; Mother in Law, Gertrude Kesler of  Alma; A niece, Julia Nell  Shaw of Perry and a Nephew, Jay Mobley of Baxley. 4 step grandchildren.

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

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.

Rev. Jay Meadows will officiate and Interment will be at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers: Jay Mobley, Robert Clifton, Derwin Taylor, Keith Morris, Dwight Sellers & Wally Shaw.

Honorary Pallbearers: Larry Smith, Albert Spell, Chris Hendly, Mickey Lewis, Bobby Morris & Buck Cain.

The Family will Assemble at: The home on 210 Sweetgum Road, Alma

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.

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Sara L. Townsend

Sara L. Townsend, age 74 of Baxley died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at her residence.

Survivors: Daughter, Beth T. Boone of Baxley; Son, Mike Townsend of Baxley; Brother Eugene Lott of Baxley; 1 Grandson, Donald Boone. A host of Nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Townsend was born November 28, 1933 in Appling County to the late Honor Eugene Lott & the late Ruth Mariah Sapp Lott.  She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a retired Teacher for 30 years and  a Board of Education member 4 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Townsend.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.  Rev. Ernest Dyal

Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements

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