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.
Doctor "Doc" Richard LeWayne Camberg
Doctor Camberg died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Appling Healthcare System. Doctor Camberg was born December 27, 1930 in Carlton, Oregon, to the late Clifford Jones and the late Verna Smith Jones Camberg. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He established one of the first sports medicine clinics in Florida and worked tirelessly to care for injured law enforcement personnel, firefighters, and paramedics. He graduated from Oregon State University and the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1962, and began his practice when doctors still made house calls. Dr. Camberg was an eagle scout, and had numerous awards for decades of community service, and volunteered medical services to high school and college athletes. He moved from Jacksonville, FL to Patterson to raise blueberries and continued his medical career as an ER doctor in the Waycross, Baxley, and Alma areas. Survivors Include: His wife, Linda Timmons Camberg of Patterson; 3 daughters, Susanne C. Reed of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Lorilee Worsham and husband Mark of Savannah, and Lee Camberg of Tampa, FL. 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Reed, Ansley Reed, Marshall Worsham, and John Micheal Worsham, 1 great-grandson, William Peyton Reed.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 12, at 7:30 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon
Remembrances may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, P.O. Box 780, Church Street Station, New York, NY 10008-0780 or to Patient Services, Inc., P.O. Box 1602, Midlothian, VA 23113.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:30 until 7:30.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Ervin Anthony Carter
Mr. Ervin Anthony Carter died Monday, June 1, 2009 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Carter was born April 10, 1945 in Jeff Davis County to the late Wallace A. and Ruby Burkette Carter. He was a former employee of D.L. Lee and Sons. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his former wife, Willamae Horton Carter, 3 brothers, Aldon Carter, Howard Carter, and Comer Carter. Survivors Include: Spouse Martha Diane Carter of Baxley, 2 Daughters and Son-in-law, Sandra and Timothy Griffin and Ann Michelle Carter all of Baxley; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Chief Aaron and Sara Carter and Cpl. John Robert Barber all of Baxley; sister, Anna Lou Dixon of Augusta; 5 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from Zion Church of God Body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral services Interment: Church Cemetery Minister: Rev. Steve Statum Active Pallbearers: Michael Griffin, A.J. Carter, Justin Carter, Greg Griffin, Dwain Carter, and Shane Carter Honorary Pallbearers: All friends in attendance. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 3, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home The family will assemble at the home, 675 Harmony Church Rd Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Alma Dean "Missy" Griffin
Alma Dean "Missy" Griffin, age 64, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia. She was born July 25, 1944 in Appling County, and had resided here all of her life. She was retired from the Appling County Board of Education where she had worked in the cafeteria at Appling County Middle School. She was the daughter of the late Odell Bullard and Essie Mae Johnson Bullard. She is survived by her husband, Carlton Griffin of Baxley; a son and daughter-in-law Brandon and Amber Griffin of Baxley: her mother, Essie Mae Bullard of Baxley; two sisters, Peggy Rentz of Baxley and Skizzal Burkhalter of Baxley; brother, Bozzy Bullard of Baxley: Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at David E. Miles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, in the chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Justin McLellan and Rev. Charles Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Baxley Graveyard. Active pallbearers are Eddie Rentz, Brad Pickern, Kraig Burkhalter, Jim B. Bullard, William Hall and Kevin Simmons. Honorary pallbearers are all friends attending the funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
James Alton Lamb
Mr. James Alton Lamb died May 30, 2009. Mr. Lamb was born to Alonzo and Leona Davis Lamb on September 6, 1926 in Baxley, GA. He was married to Hazel Lamb and was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men's Sunday School Class and a Deacon. Mr. Lamb was a lifelong resident of Appling County, and a retired farmer. Survivors include: His wife, Hazel Lamb of Baxley, Two daughters Becky (Russell) Murray and Edwina Jones all of Baxley, One Brother Edwin "Nig" (Shirley) Lamb of Baxley, Three grandchildren Karrie Carter, Brian Murray, and Blake Jones, Five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers: Brian Murray, Blake Jones, Ed Lamb, Mike Lamb, Dennis Lamb, and Orby Lamb. Honorary Pallbearers: Mens Sunday School Class, Deacons of Zion Baptist, Chris and Jeanine Horton, Richard and Ann Eason, Chris Rowell, and Dr. Barry Luskey and Staff. Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church Ministers: Rev. Bobby Brinkley, Rev. Thomas Kelly, and Rev. Phillip Osteen Interment: Zion Church Cemetery Visitation will be May 31, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm The Family will assemble at the home of Mr. Lamb, 39 Lamb Road. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home
Troy Murray \
Mr. Troy Murray died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Mr. Murray was born September 9, 1935 in Appling Co. to the late Otis Eston and Adell Campbell Murray. He was a member of Local 474, worked with Union Camp for 13 years, was Appling Co Public Works Derector and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by sisters, Alene Brackett, Laverne Payne, Debra Murray, brothers, Cecil Murray and Harold Murray.
Survivors include: Wife, Erma Aycock Murray, daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Darnell Carter, son and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Cheryl Murray, all of Surrency, grandchildren, Dawn Carter Branch, Jennifer Murray Tillman, and Will Murray, great-grandchildren, Presley Tillman and Jace Tillman, special great niece, Ellie Grace Aycock, brothers, Curtis Murray of Auberdale, FL, George Murray of Surrency, Roy Murray of Sparta, David Murray, J.W. Murray and Freddie Murray all of Baxley Active Pallbearers: Jermone Murray, Greg Murray, Larry Murray, Bill Murray, Ronny Murray, Jerry Murray.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 31, at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Ministers: Rev. Carlton Rowell, Rev. Jerry Newell, Rev. R.M. Warren.
Interment will follow in Milikin Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour.
Memorials: Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The family will assemble at the residence, 807 Milikin Church Road.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Bernadine Hillis
Bernadine Hillis died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the Pavilion. Mrs. Hillis was born September 24, 1922 to the late James Monroe Burkett and the late Maniza Ellis Burkett. She was of the Church of God faith and was retired from Pantry Pride as a a cashier. She had resided in Baxley, since 2004. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Johnnie Antone, and a son, Billy Clements. Survivors Include: Her husband, Joseph Hillis of Baxley; 2 stepsons, Robert Lamar Hillis of Baxley, and Lloyd Ritch Hillis of Tampa, FL, a sister, Peggy Mayers of Baxley. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Minister: Rev. Monty Lasseter. The family will assemble at the residence, 605 Lackawana Street. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
William Elgin Brown
William Elgin Brown died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 after an extended illness. Mr. Brown was born October 28, 1920 in Dalton, GA. He was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Brown was former owner and operator of Brown Well Drilling Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Geneive Sellers Brown. Survivors Include: A son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janet Brown of Baxley; one sister, Bonnie Knorzer of Hazlehurst; grandchildren, Stephen and Wife Danielle Brown. A caregiver Phyllis Williams. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery. Ministers: Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Jack Peeler. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The Family will assemble at the home, Mike and Janet Brown 3385 Hatch Parkway S. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
