Rev. Braswell Dean "B.D." Carter, Sr. age 90 of Baxley, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. Brother Carter was born June 8, 1917, in Appling County, to the late William Lewis Carter and the late Addie Carter. He began preaching September 1947, at Spring Branch Baptist Church and Old Bethel. Both Churches at that time were part time. Even after he retired, he still did interim work until 2003. He began his ministry at Spring Branch Church and 60 years later he is now a member at Spring Branch Baptist Church. The churches he pastored are Spring Branch Church, Old Bethel, St. Ella, Willacoochee, Eastside, and Midway. Interim work included Spring Branch, Riverside, Ten Mile & West Green. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Carter & a son Dean Carter. Survivors include his wife, Cleo Courson Carter of Baxley; (3) Children, Roger Carter, Barbara Carter, and Dewayne Carter; 4 Sisters, Alma Beecher of Baxley, Mildred McCowan of Albany, Addie Belle Gunter of Augusta & Betty Jane Moore of Gaithersburg, Maryland; 1 Brother, Wilton Carter of Baxley. 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 3, 2007 from 6:oo until 8:oo P.M. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 4, 2007 at 3:oo P.M. from the Spring Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Reagin, Rev. Rick Brown & Rev. Robert Wigley officiating. Interment will follow in the Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home 601 Omega Cemetery Road Baxley. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Donnie Ruth Mincey
Donnie Ruth Mincey, age 68, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. She was born June 12, 1939, in Appling County, to the late C.W. Turner & the late Daisy Maye Thomas Turner. Survivors include Husband, Cecil Mincey of Baxley; 2 sons & Daughter-in-law, Danny & Stephanie Mincey and Terry Mincey all of Baxley: 3 Sisters, Faye Kroft of St. Cloud, Florida, Wanelle Froehlich of Hazlehurst & Shirley Maye Skinner of Baxley; grandchildren, Christy Mincey, Cecil Lee Mincey & Terry Wayne Mincey. Visitation will be Sunday, July 01, 2007 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Monday, July 02, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Defore officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Calvin R. McKinney
Calvin R. McKinney, age 74, died Saturday, June 30, 2007 at his daughter's residence on Lake Mayers Road. He was born August 10, 1932 in Wilcox County, Georgia and had resided in Baxley, for the past thirty-three years. He was self employed and was a retired truck driver. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Dixon McKinney and a brother, Charles McKinney and was the son of the late Charlie O. McKinney and the late Mildred Miller McKinney. Survivors are two daughters and son's-in-law, Sandra and Barry Oakes of Baxley, and Kathy and Stanley Sellers of Baxley: two sons and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Teresa McKinney of Waynesville, GA and Russell McKinney of Augusta: four sisters, Rosalyn Williams, Judy Smith, Elizabeth Arsenault and Abby Mullis all of Jacksonville, FL.: one brother, M. D. McKinney of Appalachicola, FL: ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. Monday in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Beckworth-Swinson Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Denny Dixon, Anthony Hitch, Keith Higginbothan, Edward Overstreet, Bobby Sexton, and Shannon Arsenault. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Hershell "Junior" Hall
Hershell" Junior" Hall, age 77, died Saturday, June 30,2007, in the Bacon County Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 13, 1930 in Appling County, and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired painter and was self employed. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was the son of the late Hershell L. Hall, Sr. and the late Iola Dyal Hall. He is survived by four daughter and sons-in-law, Brenda and Eddie Mobley of Baxley, Linda Rogers of Baxley, Glenda and Mike Smith of Brunswick and Sandra Brauda of Pine Grove: two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Barbara Hall of Baxley, and Randall and Peggy Hall of Baxley: sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Monday July 2, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. at David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Conger officiating. Interment followed in the Oak View Church Cemetery in Jeff Davis County. Active pallbearers were Stacey Mobley, Craig Eason, Charles Simmons, Jason Kauger, Bobby White and Alan Brock. Honorary pallbearers were The men of Faith Baptist Church. Musical selections were rendered by Sherry Beach, Tyler Beach, Floyd Hunter and Chad Hall. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Thelma Canady Tillman
Thelma Canady Tillman, age 80 of Missouri City, Texas, died Friday, October 26, 2007 at the Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. Ms. Tillman was born on June 20, 1927 in Appling County. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Tillman and a sister Merle. She and her beloved husband Bill met and were married. They moved to Houston to raise their family and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. They are now reunited and their legacy is that of love. She is survived by 2 sons; Victor Tillman of Houston, TX: James & his wife Suzanne of Plane, TX: Sister & Brother-in-law; Margaret and BB Wooten of Hazlehurst, GA.; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson also survive. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:0o pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at graveside, Tuesday, 11:oo am October 30, 2007 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Gilbert officiating. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Addie Lee Dyal White
Addie Lee Dyal White, age 84 of Baxley, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. Ms. White was a native of Appling County. She was born February 9, 1923 to the late Elmer and Louisa Myers Dyal. She was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ed White, Daughter; Lavonda McGuirt; and brother; James Dyal. She is survived by one daughter; Linda Shattuck of Brookwood Alabama; One son, Ricky White of Baxley; Two sisters, Betty Forehand of Baxley, and Thedous Anderson of Jacksonville, Florida; Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 2:oo pm from Friendship Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Barry Teutsch and Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Omega Cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence, 866 Tippins Street. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Daci Griffin Nail
Daci Griffin Nail, age 27, of Baxley, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at her residence after a brief illness. Ms. Nail was born April 20, 1980 in Nashville, TN, to David Carrell Griffin and Marcia Lynnette Crawford Griffin. She was a member of Graham United Methodist Church and was a 1998 graduate of Appling County Comprehensive High School. She was preceded in death by her Maternal grandfather, Kenneth Crawford, Paternal grandfather, Carrell Griffin & Paternal grandmother, Vertell Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Nail of Baxley; 2 Daughters, Graci Elizabeth Nail & Alexis Faith Nail both of Baxley; 1 Son, Carter Bruce Nail of Baxley; 1 Brother, KC Griffin of Baxley; Parents, David and Marcia Griffin of Baxley; 1 Sister, Mary Beth Griffin Eason of Baxley; Maternal grandmother, Margaret Crawford of Lake Butler, Florida. 3 Nieces, Rylee Griffin, Kenlee Griffin, & Krissi Eason. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 3:00 pm from Friendship Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Gary Page and Rev. Barry Teutsch officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home 362 Fair Street, Baxley. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Isabell Mincey Daggett
Isabell Mincey Daggett, age 81, of Baxley, died Monday, October 8, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. Ms. Daggett was born March 14, 1926 in Toombs County to the late Boss & Agnes Crosby Mincey She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Daggett; 3 daughters, Dorothy Ann Thomas, Betty Jean Carter and Mildred Lou Stone, all of Baxley; 5 Sons, John David Kersey, Willis Clifton Kersey, Bobby Charles Kersey, Jake Earl Kersey, & Roger Dale Evans, all of Baxley; 4 sisters Bessie Lou Hand, Adell Rentz, Nina Mae Miller & Etta Fay Morris, all of Baxley: 2 brothers, Pat Mincey and Cecil Mincey, both of Baxley. 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 6 until 8 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home of Betty Jean Carter, 37 Son Carter Road, Baxley. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Lydia Williams Thornton
Lydia Williams Thornton, age 85, of Odum died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at her residence after an extended illness. Ms. Thornton was born August 8, 1922 in Appling County, to the late Emmett Oliver & Effie Williamson Williams. She was a member of Antioch Congregational Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Delmus Johnnie Thornton and a son, James Edward Thornton. Survivors include Daughter and son-in-law, Janice & Eugene Smith of Odum; Son and Daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Shirley Thornton of Odum; 2 Sisters-in-law, Mary Ella Dixon of Screven & Ruth Williams of Jacksonville, FL. 4 grandchildren, Felicia Rogers, Angela Thornton, Dwight Thornton & Ken Thornton, 3 great-grandchildren, Jessica Thornton, Allison Rogers & Alicia Rogers. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 3"00 pm from Antioch Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Doyle Deal & Elder Jerry Lightsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 117 Drennon Drive, Jesup, Ga. 31545 Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Jimmie Dale "Buddy" Turner
Jimmy Dale "Buddy" Turner, age 56, of Baxley, died Thursday, October 4, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Turner was born October 24, 1950 in Jeff Davis County, to the late Martin Jimmie Lee Turner & the late Lois Nail Turner. He was a member of the Baxley Church of God. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Sheldon Turner. Survivors include his wife, JaJuan Turner of Baxley; 2 Sons and Daughters-in-law, Stacey & Rebecca Turner of Hazlehurst & Brad Turner of Hazlehurst, GA; 2 Sisters & Brother-in-law, Deborah Lynn & Patrick Stowe of Hazlehurst & Brother-in-law, Richie Teston of Baxley; Sister-in-law Darlene & Joel Thomas of Baxley; grandson, Chase Martin Turner. Visitation will be Friday, October 5, 2007 7:00 until 9:00 at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Conger officiating. Interment will follow in the Baxley Graveyard Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
