Annie Loretta King Waldron, 85, of Manor, died Wednesday evening (August 22, 2012) at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Brantley County to the late Zibe King, Sr. and Alice Roberson King and was the fifth child of nineteen children. It was on her family's farm where she learned about hard work. At a young age she would cook for the family and help tend to all of her younger siblings. Mrs. Waldron graduated from high school at the age of 16 and began working at the shipyards in Brunswick. She lived in Waycross for many years and managed the Dairy Queen in Waycross for sixteen years and also worked at the Dairy Queen in Homerville for fifteen years. Mrs. Waldron moved to Manor in 1990. In recent years, she was a homemaker and always enjoyed farming throughout her life and always believed in hard work. Mrs. Waldron especially enjoyed her children, grandchildren, her cats and cooking. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Quitman Waldron; one son, Ben Waldron; two sisters, Lorena Griffin and Erma Crews; and seven brothers, Leroy, David, Mack, Parnell, Ervin, Junior and Floyd King. Survivors include five children, Paulette Strickland and her husband, Joel of Manor, Anna Shear of Blackshear, Edward Waldron and his wife, Nancy of Manor, Alice Hale and her husband, Delmus of Baxley, Roger Waldron and his wife, Nancy of Manor; 15 grandchildren, Lance Strickland of Brunswick, Rebecca Baldree and her husband, Nathan of Manor, Brian Bagley and his wife, Shannon of Alma, Beth Peacock and her husband, Brian of Blackshear, Clint Waldron and his wife, Mindy of Brantley County, Amie Daniels and her husband, Joe of Warner Robins, Darian Hale and his wife, Lynn of Baxley, Stephen Hale and his wife, Heather of Baxley, Chad Waldron and his wife, Jennifer of Tifton, Theresa Gay and her husband, Ronnie of Bickley, Tasha Carter and her husband, Stacy of Baxley, Jessie Waldron and his wife, Joyce of Brantley County, Amanda Beach of Brunswick, Benjamin Waldron and his wife, Rhonda of Bristol, Michelle Merk and her husband, David of Waycross; 30 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Edward King, Zibe King, Jr., Barney King and Melvin King, all of Brantley County; five sisters, Mary Clubb of Brantley County, Marie Petty of Manor, Lois Corbitt of Manor, Willene Proctor of Atlanta and Winnie Johnson of Yulee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral service was held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hayven Cray Shaw
BAXLEY- Funeral services for baby Hayven Cray Shaw will be Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Fresh Start Ministries Church in Baxley, GA. Baby Hayven was born on February 22, 2011 to Ms. Bridgett Cray Slater and Mr. Deon Shaw, and departed this life on August 5, 2012. Public viewing will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. C.M. Brown Funeral Home of Baxley 912-367-2531
Marshall Moore
(November 23, 1948 - August 9, 2012)
David E. Miles Funeral Home announces the death and funeral service for Marshall Moore, age 63, of Baxley, who passed away Tuesday in the Carl Vinson Medical Center in Dublin. He was born November 23, 1948, in Greenwood, S.C. and had resided in Appling County, for most of his life. He was employed with Dwain I. G. A in the meat market. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post 4583 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 26. Mr. Moore was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was the son of the late Jessie Lee Moore and the late Billie Hunter Moore. He is survived by his wife, Lorine G. Moore of Baxley; three sons, David Ray Moore of Loctus Grove, GA, Brian Lamar Moore and Wife Pamela of Alma, and Chris Moore and wife, Wendy of Baxley; five grandchildren, Michael Moore, April Moore, Jordan and Joshua Moore and Natahlie Moore. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at David E. Miles Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in the chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Conger officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family is assembling at the residence on Nails Ferry Road. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in Charge of funeral arrangements.
Martha Miller Aulds
(April 19, 1930 - August 13, 2012)
Martha Miller Aulds, 81, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at her residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. She was preceded in death by her son Willie Lee McDonald. Survivors are her son, Jimmy L. McDonald and wife JoAnn of Baxley; a daughter, Jeanette Cannon and Thomas Duncan of Baxley; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other family members also survive. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11:00 am from the David E. Miles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Marty Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be meeting at the residence of Jeanette Cannon at 1320 Thornton Road, Baxley, GA 31513. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
Larry Richie Teston
BAXLEY - Larry Richie Teston, 46, died Monday.
Survivors: son, Michael Duesling; sister, Darlene and Joel Thomas; special cousin, Mike Luke.
Memorial service: 3 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Visitation: one hour prior to the service.
Swain Funeral Home, Inc. Baxley, GA
Savannah Morning News - August 21, 2012.
Ruby Lee Rentz
(October 28, 1922 - August 21, 2012)
Baxley - Ruby Lee Hutto Rentz, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 under the care of the Pavilion staff. She was a native and lifelong residence of Appling County; a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 26 years and was a member of the Joyful Sunday School Class. She loved playing the piano and guitar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Rentz and brother, James C. "Jim" Hutto. Survivors are a daughter, Laverne and Wilton W. McDaniel of Baxley; a granddaughter, Shelia and William Hand of Baxley; a grandson, Gary and Patsy McDaniel of Jeff Davis; four great-grandchildren, Lance Hand, Brett Hand, Jeremy McDaniel and Levi McDaniel; a brother, Charlie and Beatrice Hutto of Jesup; a sister in-law, Kate Hutto and other family members also survive. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 11:00 am from David E. Miles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Earnest Dyal and Reverend Rick Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Church Cemetery (Baxley Graveyard). In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to the church or ministry of your choice. Active pallbearers will be James McDaniel, Clifton McDaniel, David McDaniel, William Hand, Gary McDaniel, and Donald Hunter. Honorary pallbearers will be the Pavilion Staff and all friends in attendance. The family will be gathering at the residence of Laverne and Wilton W. McDaniel at 65 Michael Street NE, Baxley, GA 31513. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. (NOTE: d/o Ivey HUTTO b.c 1900 d. 1959 & Sally M.)
Daniel I. Miles
(December 16, 1959 - August 21, 2012) \
Daniel I. Miles, age 52, of Baxley, died suddenly Tuesday morning August 21, 2012 at his home. He was a native of Hawaii but had lived in Baxley, most of his life. He was son of the late Floyd Daniel Miles and was also preceded in death by a brother, Reuben F. Miles and a sister Melinda Lee Thompson. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Denise Denner Miles of Baxley, his mother, Patsy Chavis Dyson of Millwood, GA, his step-mother, Coleen Miles of Baxley, a son Daniel Reuben Miles (Loretta) of Baxley, two daughters, Daphne Thomas (Jerome) of Baxley, Debbie Rushing (Jason) of Surrency, two brothers, Michael Miles of New Mexico, Fred Miles of Baxley, a sister Susan Hutchinson (Jamie) of Baxley. Also, six grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Miles Chapel Church in Appling County, with Rev. Doug Weisel officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening between 6:00 and 9 P M. The body will be carried to the church at 1:00 P M Thursday to lie in state. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Jarod Clifton Taylor
(November 12, 1987 - August 20, 2012)
Jarod Clifton Taylor, age 24, of Alma passed away Monday, August 20th. He was a native of Ware County but had been living Alma. Jarod was preceded in death by a daughter, Robyn Taylor. He served in the US Army and was a member of First Community Church. Survivors include his father, Burtis C. Taylor of Hazlehurst, mother, Debbie Jones Medders and husband Robin of Alma, wife, Kendra Taylor of Nicholls, two sons, Payton Taylor of Nicholls and Terry Blake Brown of Alma, four brothers, Robin Kody Medders, Kyran Boady Medders of Alma and Kyle Lee Taylor & Christopher Toler of Hazlehurst and two sisters, Gladys Elizabeth Shaw of Alma and Brook Logan Taylor of Hazlehurst. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 AM at First Community Church with Dr. Dale Carver and Pastor Marty Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Meeks Cemetery. The body will be carried to the church at 10:00 AM to lie in state. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 9 PM. Active pallbearers will be; Chris Palmer, Dillon Tillman, Jeffrey Pruitt, Armando Martinez, Haden Anderson and Zeak Mullis. All others in attendance will be considered honorary escorts. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tammy Thompson
(June 30, 1976 - August 23, 2012)
Tammy "Baby Girl" Thompson, 36, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Wayne County and lived most of her life in Jesup. She was preceded in death by her son, Phillip Luther Lyons Jr. and father, Jimmy Thompson. Survivors are a son, Alex Lyons of Blackshear; mother, June Garner of Baxley; two sisters, Susan Harris of Baxley, and Melissa Williams of Baxley; a brother, James Thompson of Baxley, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, August 27, 2012 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2012 at 11 AM at the David E. Miles Chapel with the Reverend Dennis Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the Odum City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be James Dubberly, Ricky Thompson, Billy Davis, Jr., Jimmy Thompson, Matthew Shallar and Shawn Williams. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
Mary Anglee Martin Little
(November 3, 1931 - August 25, 2012)
Mary Anglee Little, age 80, of Alma passed away Saturday, August 25th at the Bacon County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Bacon County, daughter of the late Joe Bynon Martin, Sr. and Okella Mae Taylor Martin and preceded in death by her son, Robbie Little and a brother, Joe (Buddy) Martin. Anglee was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Tony Leggett of Yulee, FL, Keith Martin and wife Shelia of Hazlehurst, two daughters, Dawn Turner and husband John of Alma, Kathy Hess and husband Larry of Hawthorne, FL, one sister, Rose Davis of Pearson, Ga, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 28th at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Chancey and Bro. Jimmy Miles officiating. Interment will follow in Deen Cemetery in Appling County. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Active pallbearers will be; Clay Hand, John Ryffel, PeeWee Flanders, Don Cothern, Clyde Gruber and Hunter Herring. Honorary pallbearers will be; Bacon County Hospital ICU Nurses and Dr. John Wade and Staff. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
