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.
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 hour 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.
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.
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.
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.
Liana Denise Sutton
Liana was born October 10, 1990 in Coffee County, she was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was a junior at Appling County Comprehensive High School. Liana is survived by her mother, Lisa Sutton of Baxley, father, Steve Sutton of Jasper TX., 3 sisters, Ashley Redwine & Tara Thomas both of Baxley, and Melissa Sutton of Orlando, FL. 2 brothers, Joe Smith of Baxley and Steven Sutton of McRae, Maternal grandmother Bonnie Beecher of Baxley, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Honorary Pallbearers are: Junior Class of Appling County Comprehensive High School and the Competition Cheerleading Team & Coaches, and all friends in attendance. Active Pallbearers are: Brett Morris, Brody Jones, Derek Jones, Shaun Lewis, Stuart Quinn, Ryan Quinn Ministers are: Rev. Bryan Brazzell & Rev. Wayne Williamson Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, at 3:00 p.m. from Midway Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the funeral service to lie in state Interment will be at Carter Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The family will assemble at the home of Bonnie Beecher, 473 Palmetto Circle.
Rilla Lorene Burroughs Beck
Mrs. Beck was born June 3, 1914, in Madison County, to the late Lawtan and Ella Harris Burroughs. She is a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was a Nursing Assistant at Appling General Hospital before retiring. She had retired in Baxley, for the past 60 years. Survivors include: Four daughters: Sara Freeman (Oran), Betty Colston (Jack), Grace Twiggs, and Glenda Mims, and one son: Felix Beck (Vicki). Thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving is one friend Jean Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers are Employees of Appling Convalescent Center and the Adult Sunday School Class at Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and all friends in attendance. Active Pallbearers are Donnie Smith, Shannon Davis, Brain Twiggs, Jon Beck, Scott Howard, and Dustin Johnson. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at Swain Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 11:00 am. Ministers are Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Jack Peeler Interment will be at Omega Cemetery The family will assemble at the home of Betty Colston.
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangement.
