Wilma Altman Dyal, age 82, of Baxley, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Dyal was born August 27, 1925 in Appling County, to the late Evans A. Altman & the late Roxie Angeline Varnadore Altman. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her Husband, Burton W. Dyal, & sister, Lucile Bratcher.
Survivors include: 2 sons, C.E. Dyal of Jesup & Donnie Ray Dyal of Baxley; 2 Sisters, Willie Mae Coleman & Inez Dyal both of Baxley 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Active Pallbearers: Chris Dyal, Chad Dyal, Steven Brady, Darrell Spell, Larry Dyal & Wesley Selestok
Honorary Pallbearers: Buster & Jimmieree Miles, Connie & Jimmy Miles, Lorace Dyal, Tim Medders, Marie Sellers, James & Helen McDaniel, Coleman Haynes, Debbie Haynes, Warren May & Richie & Judy Williams.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Rev. Nathan Dyal will officiate and interment will follow at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 1, 2008 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at: The home, 2179 Azalea Rd
SWAIN FUNERAL HOME OF BAXLEY IS IN CHARGE OF FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
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 Church
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 Daniels 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.
