Mike McLeod age 49 of Patterson, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Satilla Regional Medical Center. Mr. McLeod was born January 22, 1958 in Statesboro, to the late George Bruce McLeod and the late Mary Louise Rimes McLeod. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He graduated from Altamaha Tech in 2002 with an Electronic Fundamentals & Technology degree. He was employed by Southern Nuclear Company as a Security Officer. He served in the Coast Guard from 1981 to 1984 as an Electrician Mate 3rd Class. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services are to be held Thursday, December 9, 2007 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home with the Rev. James Lightsey, Rev. Ronnie Foster & a Eulogy by Stacey Dennison. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery in Vidalia. The family will assemble at the home, 1011 Williamson Circle, Patterson. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society. Swain funeral home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Jack Caney "JC" Phelps
Jack Caney "JC" Phelps age 85 of Baxley, died Saturday, December 1, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Phelps was born July 18, 1922 in Derby, Mississippi, to the late Laphate & the late Myrtle Phelps. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a member of Altamaha American Legion Post 26. He was a highly-decorated war veteran. He is survived by his wife, Maudina Phelps of Baxley; Sister, Peggy Gipson of Poplarville, MS; 3 Brothers, Henry Phelps of Poplarville, MS, Junior Phelps of Waynesboro, MS & Jimmy Lynn Owen of Carrier, MS. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held Monday, December 3, 2007 at 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 11:00 am from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Daryl O'Quinn, Rev. Rick Brown & Rev. Glynn Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 181 N. Brunswick St., Jesup, Ga. The family will assemble at the home of Elaine and Ellen Black 674 Black Road, Baxley, GA. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
James "Jimmy" Gordon Miles
James "Jimmy" Gordon Miles, age 60, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in the Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. He was a native of Bacon County and had resided in Baxley, for most of his life. He was a farmer and a member of Hopewell Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was the son of the late Hyman C. Miles and the late Julia D. Gruber Miles. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bob Jones. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Miles of Baxley: a son and daughter-in-law, James and Brenda Miles of Baxley: two daughters and son's-in-law, Denise and Stephen Rabun of Augusta: Donna and Ray Sapp of Waynesboro: two step-sons and daughter's-in-law, Michael and Tammy Higgs of Lyons and Kevin and Vicki Higgs of Odum: a sister Diane Jones of Moultrie: eleven grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of David E. Miles Fuenral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Creig Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Stephen Gambrell, Chris Aycock, Corey Aycock, J. R. Fulford, Henry Morris, Tommy Duncan, and Calvin Morris. Honorary pallbearers are all friends in attendance. Mr. Miles will be placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral service to lie in state. The family will assemble at the residence of his son, James Miles, 1164 Lynch Road. David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. Repeating the name of the deceased, James "Jimmy" Gordon Miles.
Polly Claxton
Polly Claxton age 75 of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. Ms. Claxton was a native of Taylor County but she had lived most of her life in Appling County. She was a Member of Faith Baptist Church and she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Pitts, and a brother, Johnny Avery. Survivors include her husband Earl Claxton of Baxley; daughter, Dianne Claxton of Nashville, TN; son and daughter-in-law Tim and Cindy Claxton of Baxley; granddaughter Kristen and husband, Charlie Griffin, of Waycross, grandson Toby & wife, Heather Claxton of Baxley; great-grandson Riley Claxton & great-granddaughter Trinity Claxton; niece Patsy and husband James Smart of Alma & several other nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be Friday evening from 7 until 9 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30 at 11:oo from Faith Baptist Church. The family will assemble at the residence 894 Dyal Road. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of all funeral arrangements.
Lawton Morris "Pete" Norton, Sr.
Lawton Morris "Pete" Norton, Sr., age 77 of Baxley, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Norton was born March 1, 1930 in Appling County, to the late Jones Lee Norton & the late Edna Lucille Morris Burke. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Bax-Steel with over 30 years of service. He is survived by 2 daughters; Mary Carol Miller of Douglas & Barbara Upchurch of Ballground: 3 Sons Morris Norton, Jr. of Douglas, and Ross Norton of Baxley, and Steve Mesimer of Atlantic Beach, Florida. 8 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be Sunday June 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from Asbury United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Sunday, June 24 from 7:00 until 9:00 at Swain Funeral Home. Remembrances may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Lake Carter, 584 Cattle Gap Road, Baxley, GA 31513. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Janice Elizabeth Hardee
Janice Elizabeth Hardee, age 47 of Baxley, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Memorial Health University Center in Savannah. A native and lifelong resident of Appling County. She was born December 11, 1959. Mrs. Hardee was a member of Melton's Chapel Methodist Church and was employed by the Appling Board of Education. She was preceded in death by her mother, Floried Hand Sellers. Survivors include her husband, Cliff Hardee, 2 Daughters; Nicole & Jessie Hardee. 1 Son; Nicholas Hardee, Father, David Sellers all of Baxley. 1 sister & brother-in-law; Joan and Dr. David Cundey of Aiken, SC.; Brother, Johnny Sellers of Baxley. Sister-in-law & brother-in-law; Jody & Michael McDaniel; Brothers-in-law, Clyde Hardee & Gary Hardee; 6 Nieces and 4 Nephews also survive. Active Pallbearers; Mike McDaniel, Nick Hardee, Dave Sellers, Johnny Sellers, Gary Hardee & Clyde Hardee. Minister's: Rev. Karen Zeigler & Rev. Bernie Khaw. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, June 24th, at 4:00pm from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6- 8pm at Swain funeral home. Interment will be at Melton's Chapel Cemetery. The family will reside at the residence, 1751 Piney Bluff Road.
Betty Lewis Cranford
Betty Lewis Cranford, age 67 of Baxley, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. Mrs. Cranford was born January 6, 1940 in Bacon County to the late Andrew Benjamin Lewis and the late Zilpha Johnson Lewis. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Queen Esther Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Lewis and sister, Mary Ruth Lewis. Survivors include her Husband, B.C. Cranford Jr. of Baxley; 3 daughters, Janet Brown, Rhonda Hurst, and Denise Rentz all of Baxley; 1 son, Glynn Cranford of Macon; 1 sister, Virginia Hutcheson of Rincon; 1 brother, Brady Lewis of Alma; 7 grandchildren, Jason Hurst, Garrett Cranford, Stephen brown, Ben Hurst, Katie Cranford, Sam Rentz and Cydney Rentz. Honorary Pallbearers: Queen Esther Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, Velma Stone, Linda Brooks and all friends in attendance. Active Pallbearers are Jason Hurst, William Benjamin Hurst, Garrett Cranford, Stephen Brown, Craig Hutcheson, Derek Hutcheson and Samuel David Rentz. Interment will be held at Miles Family Cemetery. Ministers are Rev. Jay Meadow & Rev. James C. Dant. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday June 8th, 2007 at 11:00am from the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Cranford will lie in state at the church one hour before services. The Family will assemble at the residence, 234 Cranford Road. Memorial remembrances may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 346, Baxley, GA 31513
Flora Turner Thomas
Flora Turner Thomas, 92, of Macon, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 in Embracing Hospice in Snellville, GA. Mrs. Thomas was born March 23, 1915 in Appling County, to the late George W. Turner & the late Henriette Troup Turner. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Young at Heart & Adult 13 Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. Thomas & a son, Jesse C. Thomas, Jr. Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law, Lois H. & James B. Woodring of Lilburn. Son & Daughter-in-law, Elijah M. "tom" & Sandra Thomas of Macon; 10 grandchildren & 10 great-great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews. Active Pallbearers are Jimmy Woodring, Chase Amya, Lamar Turner, Jeffrey Turner, Woody Holland & Brian Wagner. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11:00am from Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mrs. Thomas will lie in state one hour before services. Ministers are Rev. Darrell Quinn, Rev. Raymond Turner Jr., Rev. David Hunter, and Rev. John Darsey. Interment will be at Church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 6-8pm at Swain Funeral Home. Remembrances may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund, 6611 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31220 or the Hospice of donors choice.
Gladys Whitted Lightsey
Gladys Whitted Lightsey, age 86, of Baxley, passed away on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Lightsey was born February 28, 1921 in Sevierville County, TN to the late Miles Whitted and the late Pearl Reagan Whitted. She was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Vernon Lightsey and a daughter, Eleanor Lightsey Turner. Survivors include 3 daughters, Peggy Lightsey McIntyre, Shirley Lightsey Deen both of Baxley, & Peachy Lightsey Herrin of Jesup. 2 sisters, Ruby W. Atkins of Moncks Corner, SC & Helen W. Booth of Reynolds, 1 brother Odell Whitted of Reynolds. Extended family & Special Caregivers Tammy Youmans, Master Josh Youmans, Nancy Ansley, Daniel Ansley, Dean Brown, Misses Riley Horne & Carol Beckworth. 11 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, June 8, 2007 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 11:oo am from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Marty McIntyre, Greg Jernigan, Kerry Herrin, Scotty Herrin & Brendan Herrin. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, Inc. 181 North Brunswick Street, Jesup, Ga. 31546. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of Funeral arrangements.
Lillian Dunn White
Mrs. Lillian Dunn White, age 82, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2007 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. White was born February 26, 1925 in Appling County, to the late Jewell Dunn & the late Bernice Crosby Dunn. She was active in the Concerted Services. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Edward "Mutt" White, a sister, Merlene Hughes Kelley & three brothers, Norman Dunn, W.R. Dunn & James Dunn. Survivors include 2 daughters, Phyllis Hall of Baxley, & Sabra Roberts of Willacoochee; 3 sons, Robert Newton White, Lowell Edward White both of Baxley, Drew Herrington of Hazlehurst, and a special nephew Jim Edd White of Riverdale; 2 sisters, Adele Miller of Graham, Bertie Holton Crosby of Hazlehurst; 2 brothers, Charles Mac Dunn of Baxley, & James Dunn of Hazlehurst. 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be tonight 6-9 pm at Swain Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, June 8, 207 at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Justin Sellers, Jake White, Cody White, Becky Brock, Kristi White & Bobbie Sue Kauger. Swain Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
