Mrs. Clara Bush Roberson died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia. Mrs. Roberson was born September 15, 1931 in Emanuel County to the late Lonzie Harvey and Maudie Lee Bush. She was a member of Smith Street Baptist Church in Vidalia, and was retired from Toombs County Service Center as an Instructor. She was a graduate of Perry Business College. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Ward and Jaunita Rowland, brothers, Eschol Bush and James Frank Bush. Survivors include: Her husband, Winton P. Roberson; daughter, Gail M. Allmond; son, Michael P. Roberson all of Vidalia; sister, Lorine Thompson; brothers, Jessie Bush and Roger Bush; 2 grandchildren and 27 nieces and nephews.
Active Pallbearers: Randy Roberson, Max Roberson, Jerry Vaughn, Scott Britt, Terry Towe, Glenn O'Neal
Honorary Pallbearers: Betty and J.D. Collins, Joyce Fields, Dan and Bronnie Kennedy, Greg Morris, Wendall Dixon, Tom and Ann Craven, Randell James, Billy and Nell Head, Al and Hazel Lamb, Nig and Shirley Lamb, N.G. Tippins, Bill and Laverne Kicklighter, Quinton and Betty O'Steen, Adult Sunday School Class of Smith Street Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 9, at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Interment: Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Ministers: Rev. Jimmy Smith, Rev. Philip O'Steen and Rev. Tommy Daniels
Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Swain Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at the residence, 827 Estroff Drive, Vidalia.
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.
Julia Mae Robertson
Julia Mae Robertson died Friday, February 27, 2009 in the Appling Health Care System. She was born in Carbonhill, Alabama and had resided in Appling County, for the past eighteen years. She was a homemaker and a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Robertson, a son, Wayne Stephens and grandson, David Blake Tomberlin. She was the daughter of the late Francis Howell and the late Ruby Hill Howell. She is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years Kenny Robertson of Baxley: seven daughters, Shelia Fay Corbin of Cottondale, FL, Gladys Tomberlin of Baxley, Shelba Jean Gay of Marianna, FL, Shirley Corbin of Cottondale, FL, Tressa Teston of Baxley, Regina Seaton of Marianna, FL, and Debra Robertson of Panama Beach, FL; Two sons, Kennety Robertson, Jr. of Baxley, and David Paige of Cottondale, FL: one sister, Virginia Elloit of Carbonhill, Alabama: twenty-one grandchildren and twenty seven great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Brown and Rev. Jack Peller officiating.
Interment followed in the Baxley Graveyard.
Musical selections were rendered by Rev. Rick Brown and Mrs. Julie Brown.
Active pallbearers were Wesley Evans, Tanner Ming, Noe Gierra, Brandon Paige, Shannon Vaughn, Jeremy Corbin, Clyde McCall, Andy Tomberlin and William J. Seaton, Sr.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Henry Lee Miller
Mr. Henry Lee Miller died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Miller was born February 16, 1941 in Toombs County, to the late Willie Lewis Miller and Marie McCumbers Rowland. He was a member of the First Assembly of God. Mr. Miller was retired from IBEW Local 508 in Savannah, and a member of North America Fishing Club. Survivors include: 2 daughters and son-in-law, Kimberly and Allen Lewis of Valdosta and Samantha Miller and Monroe Crosby of Baxley; 3 sons and daughter-in-law, Mike Miller, Joey, and Dawn Miller all of Valdosta and Merrell Miller of Baxley; mother, Marie Rowland; 3 sisters, Jaunita Edenfield of Vidalia, Shelby Jean Jackson of Higgston and Tammie Davenport of Hazlehurst; 2 brothers, Billy Miller of Douglas and Randall Miller of Hazlehurst. 8 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A lifelong friend, Jimmie Toler of Clearwater, FL. Active Pallbearers: Greg Miller, Ryan Miller, Leonard Edenfield, Johny Jackson, Ricky Miller, and Gary Edenfield. Honorary Pallbearers: Local IBEW 508, Terry and Christine Todd, Dennie and Nancy Simmons, June and James Bellah, Jimmie and Brenda Toler, Bo Hicks, Bobby and Evelene Conner, LPN Class of 08-09 and ATC.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm from the First Assembly of God. Body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.
Interment: Sharpe Cemetery in Uvalda, GA
Minister: Rev. Ronnie Rentz
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home
The family will assemble at the home, 56 Howard Miller Rd, Hazlehurst, GA
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.
J. C. Tomberlin
Mr. J. C. Tomberlin died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Tomberlin was born June 1, 1922 in Appling County, to the late Elmer and Lou Tomberlin. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Mr. Tomberlin was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in W.W. II. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier and was a member of the Appling County Young Farmers. Mr. Tomberlin was preceded in death by his wife, Loualta Tillman Tomberlin. Survivors include: Daughters, Emily Williams, Louise Tomberlin and Marie Tomberlin; sons and daughters-in-law, Jasper and Jane Tomberlin, Mark and Toni Tomberlin, Howard Tomberlin and Roy Mincey; 10 grandchildren, Shanna Williams, Felicia Smith, Jenny Tomberlin, Jill Tomberlin, Jessica Tomberlin, Blake Tomberlin, Weston Tomberlin, Kristin Tomberlin, Dallas Tomberlin, Cheyanne Tomberlin, and a great-grandchild, Hayden Tomberlin.
Active Pallbearers: Black Tomberlin, Weston Tomberlin, James R. Tomberlin, Don Tomberlin, Marlow Waters and Henry Youngblood.
Honorary Pallbearers: James Eason, Vernon McDaniel, Greg Edwards, Paschol Pearce, Glynn and Lisa Pearce, Wanda and Bernie Pearce, Quinton Osteen, Men's Sunday School Class of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 3:00 pm from Bethel United Methodist Church.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.
Interment: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Ministers: Rev. Julian Tucker and Rev. Jimmy Gilbert
Visitation will be tonight 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at the home, 902 J. C. Tomberlin Rd, Surrency, GA.
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral Arrangements.
Mary "Bill" Deen Hobbs
Mrs. Mary "Bill" Deen Hobbs died Monday, July 27, 2009 in the Walton Regional Medical Center in Monroe, GA. Mrs. Hobbs was born July 3, 1918 in Appling County, to the late W.G. "Bill" Deen and the late Sidney Sara Hutchinson Deen. She retired from Nursing after 30 years of service from Appling General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodward E. Hobbs and brother Sidney Roger Deen Survivors include: her daughter and son-in-law Gloria J. and Paul W. Homer of Bethlehem; 2 sisters, Jewel Dennis of Lyons and Gloria Stanton of Waco, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Elizabeth Deen of Baxley; grandchildren, Jennifer Miles and Christa Miles Thompson.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. David Deen
Interment: Deen Cemetery
Active Pallbearers: Dewitt Buchannan, Michael Stone, Paul Homes, Fred Dennis, Sam Carter, and Byron Carter
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home, Inc.
Carroll Dale Miles
Mr. Carroll Dale Miles died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Miles was born December 19, 1946 in Bacon County to the late Willis Franklin and Bertha Beckworth Miles. He was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. Mr. Miles was a member of Ducks & Turkeys Unlimited & Yoder Field Hunting Club. Survivors include: his wife, Joan Fuhrman Miles of Baxley; daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Bruce Terrell of Moultrie and Julie and Skip Higginbotham of Baxley; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie D. and Beverly Miles of Hazlehurst, Jeremy and Michelle Moon of Baxley, Trey and Jessica Thompson of Statesboro and Buck and Heather Thomas of Valdosta; sister and brother-in-law Treva and Fred Mullins of Atlanta; brothers Jewel and Marguerite Miles of Hazlehurst and Merrell and Norma Faye Miles of Baxley. Mother-in-law, Nancy Fuhrman. 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Donny Lee Miles, Sister Karlene Sellers, Brother Earl Miles, and father-in-law, Jim Fuhrman.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25th at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Interment: Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery Minister: Rev. Darrell Quinn and Rev. Robbie Gill
Active Pallbearers: His Sons, Reggie Miles, Jeremy Moon, Trey Thompson, Buck Thompson, Bruce Terrell, and Skip Higginbotham.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 515 Denmark St., Suite 500, Statesboro, GA 30458
Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2009 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Betty Tuten Jordan
Mrs. Betty Tuten Jordan died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville, (Duval Co) Florida. Mrs. Jordan was born February 12, 1928, in Alma, Georgia, to the late Cora Belle and H.C. Tuten. She worked at Rexall Drugs (8th and Main) as a young lady, where she met her future husband, Stanley. She later worked for Cohen Brothers and retired after 35 years of service at U.S.F. and G. Mrs. Jordan raised her family in Jacksonville. She was a faithful member of Woodstock Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served as Sunday School Treasurer. Mrs. Jordan will be missed by her U.S.F. and G. friends, who continued their friendships after retirement with birthday celebrations, Christmas dinners and the dinner and movie nights with Delores Gong. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and especially her trips to Brookside, with the three great-grands- Kiersten, Logan, and Teagan. She will be remembered for her spotless house, yard, and her favorite edging tool- a hatchet. Mrs. Jordan moved to Baxley, GA in 2003, to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, and was an active member of the Pine Forest Garden Club. And, yes, the "hatchet" made the trip to Georgia, and was put to use by Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Drew Jordan, daughter, Linda Chandler and grandson, Aaron Crosby; brothers, Donald F., Larry, and H.C. Tuten, Jr.; sisters Eula Mae Helms and Lillian Casen
Survivors include: her daughters, Sylvia (Calvin) Crosby of Baxley, Delores (Robert) McElroy of Jacksonville, FL; brother Douglas T. (Paulita) Tuten of Stockbridge; sisters, Edith McErlean of Hudson, Fl., Sybil Cannon of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Patricia Kreidler of Winter Park, FL. Six special grandchildren, Keith, Darren, Chad, Shelley, Donna, and Jeffrey. Her prayers were always with her great-grandson, Derek, who is serving in Iraq at this time.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Minister: Rev. Darrell Quinn.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Remembrances may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 9565 Blackshear Hwy., Baxley, GA 31513 or the Pavilion Nursing Home, 163 East Tollison Street, Baxley, GA 31513
The family will assemble at the home of Sylvia Crosby, 7502 Blackshear Hwy., Baxley, GA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home, Inc.
Howard Van Patrick, Sr.
Mr. Howard Van Patrick, Sr. died Sunday, July 12, 2009. Mr. Patrick was born April 29, 1939 in Laurens County, to the late Eugene and Mattie Gertrude Skinner Patrick. He was a very avid gardener. Survivors include: 2 daughters and son-in-law, Quinda Patrick and Missy and Al Meadows all of Baxley; son and daughter-in-law, Frank E. and Robin Patrick of Odum; 3 brothers, James Patrick of Duluth, Clyde Patrick of Lawrenceville and Cecil Patrick of Macon. 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.
Ministers: Rev Virgil Carter and Rev. Carl Rowell.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Memorial Service.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 515 Denmark Street, Suite 500, Statesboro, GA 30458.
The family will assemble at the home of Quinda Patrick, 271 Patterson Rd.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
Betty Jean Harer Johnson
Mrs. Betty Jean Harer Johnson died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. Johnson was born February 4, 1932 in California, to the late Loyd Fedrick and Ila Mae Harer. She was a member of Big Oaks Church of God. Survivors include: her husband, J.B. Johnson of Baxley, son, John Barry Johnson of Baxley, brother, James Leo Harer of CA. 1 grandchild Crissy Johnson Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the Big Oaks Church of God. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral hour.
Interment will be in the Omega Cemetery.
Ministers: Rev. Virginia Herrington and Rev. Alvin Merritt.
Active Pallbearers: Curtis Smith, Mike Hall, Charlie Leggett, Larry Atkinson, Daniel Morris, Carroll White, and Ernie Manning.
Honorary Pallbearers: Men's Sunday School Class and the Sanctuary Sunday School Class
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.
The family will assemble at the home, 246 Clint Johnson Road.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home, Inc.
Ruth Groover Crummey
Ruth Groover Crummey, age 68, died October 1, 2009, in the Appling Health Care System. She was born November 17,1940 in Appling County, and had lived here most of her life. She was a retired seamstress and before her retirement she had worked for Ship and Shore and Douglas Harper. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother Donald Groover and she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lee Groover and the late Dalfie Evans Groover Jones. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Rose And Steve Toler of Hazelhurst, Patsy and Leon Dickey of Vidalia, and Shirline and Sidney Jackson of Baxley; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and S.A. Dukes of Cedar Crossing; three grandchildren, Clint Taylor, Brandy Wells and Jody Hayes; and three great-grandchildren Austin and Bruce Hayes and Ethan Taylor. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of David E Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Park and Rev. Steve Toler officiating. Interment followed in the Zoar Cemetery in Appling County. Active pallbearers were Joe Taylor, Johnathan Hayes, David Dukes, Ronnie Crummey, Larry McCall and Wallace Baxley. Musical selection were rendered by Lorraine Dykes and Eileen Stone. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
