Nesbit - JAMES DENNY SHIPES, JR., 36, employee at O'Charley's Restaurant, passed away April 13, 2007, in an automobile accident. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Monday, April 23, followed by 2 p.m. Memorial service, both at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home of Hernando, MS. He is survived by mother and step-father, Kathryn and Charles Finerson of Nesbitt, his father, James Denny Shipes, Sr. and step-mother, Ann of Baxley, GA, MS; grandmother, Pauline Lawrence of Baxley, GA; half-brother, Shawn Shipes of Baxley, GA; four uncles; and one aunt.
Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home of Hernando, Mississippi 662-429-6262
Willie Drew Miles Black Willie Drew Miles Black, age 73, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at her residence after a short illness. She was born November 3, 1933 in Appling County, and had resided here all of her life. She was retired from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service where she was employed as a secretary for thirty-seven years. She was employed with David E. Miles Funeral Home for the past fourteen years. She was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church, she was serving on the Board of Directors of the Visiting Nurses Association and she was a past member and past president of the Pine Forest Garden Club. She was preceded in death by a son Richard Black, a sister, Ouida Miles and a brother, Patrick Miles. She was the daughter of the late William Bartow Miles and the late Clyde Neree McClelland Miles. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Lamar Black: a son and daughter-in-law, Bart and Natalie Black of North Augusta, S.C.: five grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Thomas Gilman and Emma Drew and David Black all of North Augusta, S.C.: two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruby and Fran Gegan of Jacksonville, FL and Betty and Carl Adams of Sadona, AZ. Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Brown, Rev. Jack Peeler, Rev. Ron Ross and Sister Elena Thompson officiating. Interment followed in the Miles Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Michael Gilman, Stacey Williams, Shane Bookhardt, Randall Odum, Mickey Davis and James Clark. Honorary pallbearers were The Visiting Nurses Associating, Beverly and Wendall Brown, Donna Odum, Tommy and Libby Ann Horton, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Horton and Clayton Errett. Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Rick Brown, Julie Brown and Maxine Crosby. Arrangements were rendered by David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Blanche C. King
Blanche C. King, age 69, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at her residence after a short illness. She was a native of Bryan County, but had lived in Baxley, for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Olen C. Carter and the late Pearl Anderson Carter. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J.W. King of Baxley: four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike King of Baxley, Mark and Susan King of Richmond Hill, Matt and Donna King of Richmond Hill, and Jeffery and Kimberly King of Richmond Hill: three sisters, Myrtle Lee of Columbus, GA, Carrie Jean Cannon of Dothan, Alabama, and Peggy McClain of Phoenix City, Alabama: a brother, Olen Lewis Carter of Baxley: twelve grandchildren, James William King, III, Amanda King, Destiny West, Mica Gunn, Michael King Jr., Dustin King, Amie Santini, Matthew King, Mallory King, Kerrigan King, Dustin Harrelson, Kilye Harrelson. Nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Elder Charles Tyson and Elder Herman Griffin officiating. Interment followed in the Damascus Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Bacon County. Active pallbearers were Dustin King, Trey King, Richie West, Adam Carter, Dustin Harrelson, Earl Gray Griffin, Jr., Ellis T. Carter, Jr., and Steven Lashley. Honorary Pallbearers are all friends attending the funeral service. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Henry Clay Neesmith
Miles Funeral Home of Hazlehurst announces the funeral services for Mr. Henry Clay Neesmith, age 43, of Baxley. Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday in the Uvalda Church of God. Rev. Paul Carlson, Rev. Reese Mincey & Rev. Gilbert Wommack will officiate with burial in the Cedar Crossing Cemetery in Toombs County. He was the son of the late Myrtle Hand Neesmith. Survivors include: Children Cody Ryan Neesmith, Brandon Clay Neesmith, and Heather Nicole Neesmith all of Uvalda; Father Bennie Neesmith of Uvalda; Sisters Vickie Lee Neesmith of Uvalda and Betty Sue Jillison of Ft. Ripley, Minnesota; Brother Randy Neesmith of Baxley; 1 grandson Dalton Neesmith of Uvalda. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the family. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-9 pm at Uvalda Church of God. Miles Funeral Home of Hazlehurst is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Dolores Michele Dunn Bourgoin
Dolores Michele Dunn Bourgoin age 39 of Baxley, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. She was born September 2, 1967 in Augusta, GA to Charles Michael Dunn and Claire Helen Campbell Dunn. She had lived in Jeff Davis most of her life before moving to Appling County. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Bourgoin of Jesup: Daughter & Son-in-law, Chrystal & Keegan Faught of Hazlehurst; Mother, Claire Dunn of Hazlehurst; Father, Charles Max Dunn of Baxley; 2 Sisters, Diane Davis of Baxley, & Beverly Allen of Connecticut; 6 Brothers & Sisters-in-law, Dennis & Barbara Dunn of Hazlehurst, Stephen & Donna Dunn of Uvalda, Danny & Nora Dunn of Hazlehurst, Brian & Cindy Dunn of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, George Davis & Michael Dunn of Snipesville; 1 grandchild, Konnor Faught of Hazlehurst. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2007 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. David Griffin & Rev. Gerald Conley officiating. Interment will follow in Graham Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of Charles Dunn in Baxley, and Claire Dunn in Hazlehurst. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Debra "Debbie" Hall Miles
Debra "Debbie" Hall Miles, age 45, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. She was born September 6, 1961 in Appling County, to the late Estus Jerome Hall and the late Lucretia Nail Hall. Survivors include; 1 Daughter, Heather Miles of Baxley; Sister, Diane Mims-White of Hazlehurst; 1 granddaughter, Jaden Trinity Upchurch; 1 niece, Leah Mims Yawn & 1 nephew; Allen Jerome Mims. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Minister is Rev. Bill Stone, Interment will be private.
Robert Leggett
Robert Leggett, age 82, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 in the Appling Health Care after a long illness. He was born May 4, 1925 in Appling County, and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He was the son of the late Lee Leggett and the late Annie Perry Leggett. He is survived by his wife Erma Sue Leggett of Baxley: three daughters and sons-in-law, Polly L. And Tim Flood of Baxley, Patsy L. And Jimmy Sweat of Richmond Hill and Connie and Tom Sauer of Illinois: two son and daughters-in-law, Gary V. and Noreen Leggett of Baxley, Robert Lamar and Delena Leggett of Baxley: a sister, Elwanda Black of Orange Park, Florida: ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at David E. Miles Funeral Home Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2007 at Red Oak Baptist Church with Rev Ron Ross and Rev. R. M. Warren officiating: Interment will follow in the Red Oak Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 10:00 a.m. to lie instate until the funeral hour. Active pallbearers are Josh Leggett, Robbie Leggett, Gary Leggett, Jr., Jeptha Newberry, Paul Rentz, Jeremy Clark, Chuck Clark and Ben Smith: Honorary pallbearers are The staff of Altamaha Home Healthcare, Dr. Eroll Graham and Staff: The staff of Appling Convalescent Center and all friends in attendance. The family will assemble at the residence at 174 Leggett Extension. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Estelle C. White
Estelle C. White, age 82, died Monday, July 2, 2007 in the Appling Health Care. She was born February 9, 1925 in Appling County, and had lived here most of her life. She was a housewife and was the daughter of the late Bryon Crosby and the late Dollie Walton Crosby. She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law Lola and George Poole of Baxley, and Willie Mae Lightsey of Savannah: a brother, John L. Crosby of Surrency and Albert Walton of Pooler, several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services were held Wednesday in the Smyrna Cemetery in Toombs County with Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Mildred Pickren Yawn
Mildred Pickren Yawn, age 83, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. She was born November 23,1924 in Baxley, and had resided here all of her life. She was the owner and operator of the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Baxley, for thirty-five years and she was a member of Miles Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Pickren and her husband Mark Pickren. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Miles and the late Liza Mae Miles. She is survived by a daughter and Son-in-law, Marsha Eason Varnadore and Talmadge Varnadore of Hazlehurst: a sister, Annette Green of Baxley: Step-sons, Donnie Pickren of Jacksonville, FL and David Pickren of Baxley: a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, John and Judy Eason Zapf of Jacksonville, FL: a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Steve and Stephanie Eason of Baxley: Seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Doug Weisel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Omega Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Lantz Orvin, Jeffery Bell, Payne Eason, Patrick Miles, Keith Miles, and Gerald Miles. Honorary pallbearers were all friends in attendance. Musical selections were rendered by Tammy Nix and Larry Varnadoe, Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Ora Ruth Mincey Miles
Mrs. Ora Ruth Mincey Miles age 77 of Baxley, passed away Monday July 2, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. miles was born January 27, 1930 in Appling County, to the late James Bruce Beasley and the late Ora Sellers Baxley. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she fulfilled many positions. She was a Mission worker with the South Georgia Project of Church and Community Worker, Rochelle, Ga, charge. She was a faithful member of the Asbury United Methodist Women. She was a dedicated School Teacher for 35 years at Altamaha School. A loving Mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mincey. Survivors include a Daughter & Son-in-law, Claudia and William Courson of Baxley; Son and Daughter-in-law, Charlie and Mandy Mincey of Baxley; Sister, Gwen Upchurch of Baxley; grandchildren, Robby & Susan Courson; Archie & Gwen Courson; Casey Mincey; Shannon Mincey; great-grandchildren Hannah Courson, Will Courson, and Nicholas Spell. 9 Nieces and Nephews also survive. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 4, 2007 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 11:00 from Asbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben DeFore officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of William Courson, 860 Lennox Road. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
