Carl Allen Jones, age 64, of Macon, died on Saturday, October 6, 2007 from injuries sustained from a house fire. Mr. Jones was born in Appling County, and had lived in Macon for 39 years. He was a Member of Midway Baptist Church of Baxley. He was a retired electrician and he was the son of the late J. Colon Jones & Minnie Lee McDaniel Jones of Baxley. He was preceded in death by 6 sisters, Ernestine, Almedia, Virginia, Melba, Linda, Barbara; 1 brother, J.C. Jones, Jr. Survivors include 3 daughters; Melinda (Barry) Toler of Hazlehurst, Michelle (Eric) Hesters of Hawkinsville, Miranda (Ray) Clowers of Macon: 1 Son, Mark A. (Jessica) Jones of Macon. 11 grandchildren, Allen, Heather, Hunter, Josh, Tiffany, Rebecca, Britney, Taylor, Aleah, Olivia & Chase: 2 great-grandchildren, Ethan & Morgan: 3 Sisters, Marie (Paul) Yandell of Henderson, TN, Helen (Max) Gardner of Baxley, GA. Mathes of Hendersonville, TN: 2 Brothers, Wayne (Helen) Jones of Baxley, & Glynn Jones of Dixon, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:00 pm. until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 11:00 am froom the Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Burke and Rev. Freddy Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements. \
James Edward White, Sr.
James Edward White, Sr. age 65 of Baxley, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 in the Dublin, VA. Mr. White was born August 6, 1942 in Appling County, to the late Tom Dorsey White & the late Okella Johnson White. He was a member & a deacon of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and Training Union Director. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army and served in the 1st Calvary. Mr. White was Master of Holmesville Lodge #195, Royal Arch.#30 Lyons, Georgia, Omega Council #26 and Waycross Commandary Knights Templar #36. He was a Volunteer and Coach of Little League for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom Dorsey White, Jr. & Franklin Darell White. Survivors include his wife Myrna Watson White of Baxley; 3 Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Cheryl White of Baxley, Joel & Laurie White of Horn Lake, MS & Neal and Samantha White of Baxley; 1 Sister, Hilda Cichon of Baxley; 2 Brothers, Charles White & Randy White both of Baxley; 6 grandchildren, Bryan White, Josh White, Tyler White, Landon White, Grant White & Olivia White. 22 Nieces & Nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 3, 2007 6:oo until 8:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Park, Rev. Joel White and Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Omega Cemetery. The family will assemble at the home 232 Brandon Street.
STETSON COLE LIVINGSTON
Stetson Cole Livingston, age 4 of Baxley, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. He was born February 5, 2003 in Wayne County, to Robby Elton Livingston & Sonya Lynn Reese Livingston. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home. The Family will assemble at Betty Livingston, 250 Lucky St. Survivors include: His parents, Robby & Sonya Livingston of Baxley; Sister Kaylie Livingston of Baxley; Maternal grandparents, Steve & Sherry Reese of Heflea, Al & Brock Buchanan of Tifton; Paternal grandparents, Betty Livingston & the late Lester Buck Livingston. Active Pallbearers: Steve Crosby, Keith Price, Bill Sumner, Kenny Wright, Stephen Reese & Robert Eunice. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Reagin will officiate. Interment will follow Carter Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home of Baxley, is in charge of funeral arrangements
Mr. Jack Lewis
Mr. Jack Lewis, age 71 of Baxley, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Appling Healthcare system after an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born December 24, 1935 in Thomasville, Ga. to the late John Miles Lewis & the late Eula Dee Weldon Lewis. He had lived in Appling County, for the past 60 years and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Post Office & was a charter member of the Appling Co. Country club. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Valeria G. Lewis of Baxley; son & daughter-in-law, Lindsey K. & Jill Lewis of Kennesaw; 2 sisters & brother-in-law, Mike & Angie Lewis of Alston and Kevin & Tammy Lewis of Baxley; 3 grandchildren, Kathryn Lewis, Andrew Lewis, & Abigail Lewis all of Kennesaw; several nieces & nephews also survive. Active Pallbearers are Kale Lewis, Tim Varnadore, Rodney G. Carter, Shane Reeves, Brent Lewis, and Tommy Phillips. Interment will be at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Ministers are Pastor Lindsey Lewis, Pastor Brad Park, & Pastor Rick Brown. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 3:00pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 23, 2007 from 6-8pm at Swain Funeral Home. Remembrances may be made to the American cancer society, 515 Denmark St. Suite 500, Statesboro, GA 30458. The family will assemble at the residence, 150 Holmesville Ave.
James Edward Rowell
James Edward Rowell, age 40 of Baxley, died Sunday May 13, 2007 In the Appling Healthcare System after a Brief illness. He was born December 6, 1966 to Edward & Lanell Watts Rowell. He resided in Baxley, in which he was born and raised. He was a member of midway Baptist Church. He was co-owner & co-operator of RBI Services Electrician. He was as avid sport man and thoroughly enjoyed hunting & fishing with his longtime best friend, Jeff Lashley. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and most importantly spending time with family & close friends. Survivors included: one daughter, Tiffany Nichole Rowell of Hazlehurst; Two sons, Gregory D. Mano & James Caleb Googe both of Baxley; Fianc , Angle Jenkins & her three children, Hunter, Memphis, & Skyler all of Baxley; Parents, Edward & Lanell Rowell of Baxley; One brother & sister-in-law, Ronald T. & Amy Rowell of Baxley; Nephew, Walker T. Rowell & a niece, Amberly Rentz both of Baxley. Active Pallbearers: Wade Howard, Dennis Jenkins, Kevin Green, Kelly Silas, Eric Squires & Tony Adams. Honorary pallbearers: Harry & Sue Edge, Milton & Gail Coleman, Kim Stone, Bo Herndon, Wiley Thornton, J.W. Murray, Jerome & Joni Murray, Anthony Horne & all friends in attendance. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Ministers: Rev. Charles Hutcheson. Interment: Altamaha Baptist Church Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Marion Leonard Sellers
Marion Leonard Sellers, age 85 of Baxley, died Monday, May 14, 2007 at Appling Convalescent Center after a brief illness. He was born November 24, 1921 in Bacon County to the late Sammie Jackson Sellers & the late Mary Roland Sellers. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and served in the United States Army as a Private. He was retired from FRP as a Plant Operator. Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his wives, Vera Bohannon Sellers & Ora Lee Rentz Sellers; Daughters, Betty Shelton, Patricia Barber; Brothers, Earnest Sellers & Alvin Sellers. Survivors Included: 2 daughters & son-in-law, Lavern & Wayne Blanton of Brunswick & Sara Sellers of Baxley; 2 sons & daughters-in-law, J.L. & Genell Sellers of Brunswick & James & Martha Sellers of Baxley; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren & Great-great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers: Steve Roland, Eric Pfau, Warren Pfau, Brian Perry, Randall Kersey & Roger Brown. Honorary pallbearers: Appling Convalescent Center Staff, Friends & Dr. Orlando Fernando. Funeral Services were held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Ministers: Rev. Dannie Hix & Rev. Andrew Kersey. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
William Homer Youmans
William Homer Youmans, 81 of Appling, Died Sunday, May 20, 2007 in Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Youmans was born April 10, 1926 in Appling to the late William Homer Youmans, Sr. and the late Maybell Carter Youmans. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He was former owner of Youmans 66 and was a retired farmer. Mr. Youmans served in the United States Army and was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Deen Youmans. Survivors include 2 sons & daughter-in-law. Donald Youmans & Tommy & Debra Youmans all of Baxley; 1 sister & brother-in-law, Louise & J.C. Scarborough of Baxley; grandchildren, Shane & Kendra Youmans, Bryan Youmans, Samuel Youmans & Hannah Youmans, 2 Great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers: All Family & Friends in Attendance. Active Pallbearers: Greg Thomas, Keith Thomas, Danny Scarborough, Jim Blanton, Eddie Deen, & Stanley Scarborough. Interment at Asbury Church Cemetery. Minister: Richard Scarborough. Funeral services will be Monday, May 21, 2007 at 4:00pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Remembrances may be to Asbury United Methodist Church c/o Lake Carter 584 Cattle Gap Lane. Baxley, GA. 31513 or Charity of Choice.
Annie L. Kilpatrick
Annie L. Kilpatrick. age 89, died Wednesday in Community Hospice of Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a native of Appling County, and had resided in Callahan and Jacksonville for 67 years. She was a Cosmetologist and was a member of First Baptist Church in Gray Gables, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey C. Kilpatrick, Sr. and a son David Kilpatrick. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Kilpatrick Lucas of Callahan, FL and Becky Kilpatrick/Jens (Karl) of Jacksonville, FL: four sons, Harvey C. Kilpatrick, Jr. (Donna). and James Kilpatrick (Judy) of Jacksonville, FL, Stephen Kilpatrick (Marilyn) and Daniel Kilpatrick of Callahan, FL: eighteen grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment will follow in the Baxley Graveyard. Active pallbearers are Lewis Kilpatrick, Paul Copeland, Bill Forbis, Austin Kilpatrick, Lee Davis and Jason Kilpatrick. Musical selections will be rendered by Rev. Mike Woodard. David E. Miles Funeral Home of Baxley.
Billy J. Shuemake
Billy J. Shuemake, age 37, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. He was born July 12, 1969 in Bacon County. He was a carpenter and was employed by Raven Lewis. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was proceeded in death by a sister, Dorothy Louise Shuemake. He was the son of Lydia Gaskins Shuemake and the late Elbert Bryant. He is survived by his wife Vanessa Shuemake of Baxley: his mother Lydia Gaskins Shuemake of Baxley: four daughters, Amber Louise Shuemake, Elizabeth Jane Shuemake and Shelly Jo Shuemake all of Baxley, and Amanda Lynn Shuemake of St. Augustine, Florida: two brothers: Robert Shuemake of Alma, and James Earl Shuemake of Daytona Beach, Florida: Two half-brothers, Willie Gene Bryant of Baxley, and Chris Bryant of Alma, one half-sister Elaine Herrington of Baxley; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survived. Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. in Woodlawn Baptist Church with Reverend Brad Park officiating. Interment followed in the Omega cemetery. Active pallbearers are Brian Bryant, Willie Gene Bryant, Chris Bryant, James Moon, Travis Roberson, and Jerry Harper. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Outreach Sunday School Class of Woodlawn Baptist Church and all friends and family in attendance. Musical Selections were rendered by Dale Spell, Kevin Lewis, Chuck Cartledge, and Cindy Morris. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral.
Ira F. "Shine" Martin
Ira F. "Shine" Martin, age 93, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in the Bacon County Hospital after a long illness. He was born July 19, 2007 in Appling County, and had lived here for most of his life. He was retired from the Georgia Baptist Children's Home where he was employed as a farmer, and had also worked as self employed mechanic. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Willingham Martin and a son, Fred Martin. He was the son of the late Babe Martin and the late Fannie Miles Martin. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and John Langdale of Warner Robins, GA.: a son, Gerald Hawkins of Baxley: a half-sister, Dollie Cornelius of Belvedere, IL: 5grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. David Amburgey officiating. Interment followed in the Red Oak Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Walter Crosby, George M. Crosby, Steve Crosby, Tim Williams, Aubry Lynch, Jeremy Clark and Dale Lynch. Honorary pallbearers are all friends attending the funeral service. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association, 7130 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Suite 101, Savannah, Ga. 31406. Musical selections were rendered by David Williams. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
