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: 5 grandchildren, 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.
Scott Courson
Scott Courson, age 38, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Pauldin County, Georgia. He was born July 26, 1968 in Alma, Georgia and had lived in Baxley, for most of his life. He was a carpenter and a member of the Carpenters and Millrights Local #256. He attended Woodlawn Baptist Church. He is survived by two son's, Dustin Courson of Baxley and Cody Fennell of Baxley: mother and father, John and Linda Courson of Baxley: sister, Becky Lord of Baxley: special friend, Charlotte Goins and her daughter, Ashley Goins both of Baxley: three uncles, Timothy Courson and Stephen Courson both of Baxley and Robert Allen Carter of Orange Park, FL: aunt, Lynn Lowe of Hendersonville, TN: two nieces Katy Lewis and Jessica Lord of Baxley: Nephew, Matthew Lord of Baxley and great niece Jaydin Lewis of Baxley. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of David E. Miles Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Park, Philip Worthington and Jeffery Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the Omega Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Bobby Carter, Jamie Carter, Eddie Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Dennis Morgan and Billy Overstreet. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Lord, Wayne Lord, Phil Cannon, Josh Breedlove, Kelly Teston, Michael Woodard, Allen Music, Gary Evans and Anthony Lewis. Musical selections were rendered by Lynn Lowe and Morgan Lowe. Arrangements were under the direction of David E. Miles Funeral Home.
Bessie Mae Willoughby
Bessie Mae Willoughby age 77, of Baxley, died Monday, October 29, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, after a short illness. Mrs. Willoughby was born October 15, 1930in Bacon County, to the late Wesley Harvey Simmons and the late Grace Leggett Simmons. She was a member pf Spring Branch Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George Willoughby; Brother, Eugene Simmons & sister, Gethel Mullins. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Swain Funeral Home, Thursday evening, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm from Spring Branch Baptist Church, with the Rev. Terry Reagin and Rev. Chip Woodruff.
Interment will follow in the Carter Cemetery.
Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Thelma Canady Tillman
Thelma Canady Tillman, age 80, of Missouri City, Texas, died Friday, October 26, 2007 at the Methodist Hospital in Sugarland, 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 B.B. Wooten of Hazlehurst, GA.; 8 Grandchildren and 1 great grandson also survive.
Visitation will be held Monday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at graveside, Tuesday 11:00 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 Nail, 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.
