Bennie A. Bozman, Jr., 83

Bennie A. Bozman, Jr., 83, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Carl Vinson Veterans Hospital in Dublin. The Maryland native had lived in Florida for many years before moving to Glennville in 2003. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as one of the original Frogmen Demolition Team in WWII, was a member of the VFW Post #2811 and Military Order of the COOTIE of the United States in Gainesville, FL, and a member of the National Order of Moose Club. He was retired as a shipping and receiving manager in retail office supply.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Bozman of Glennville; son and daughter-in-law, Bennie A. Bozman III and Donna of Bluffton, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Benita Ann Cowart and Jerry of Glennville; brother, Stanley Clyde Bozman of Southern Pines, NC; sister, Eva Turner of Silver Springs, MD; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Friday, August 29, 2008, at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

Eugene Fred (Boopy) Clark, 71

Eugene Fred (Boopy) Clark, 71, died Sunday August 31, 2008, at the Candler County Hospital. Fred was born in Washington, DC, but lived most of his life in Frederick, MD, where he retired from the Department of Treasury after 25 years. He moved to Stillmore two years ago and was a member of the Stillmore United Methodist Church.

Survivors are his wife: Shirley Clark of Frederick, MD; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and JoAnn Clark; nephew, John Thomas Clark; nieces, Cynthia Carrie Lee Clark and Mary Frances Clark; two great nieces and two great nephews, all of Stillmore.

Graveside funeral services were held Monday Sept.1, 2008, at the Stillmore City Cemetery.

Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen was in charge of the arrangements.

William Adrian Gay, 60

William Adrian Gay, 60, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. The Jeff Davis County native had lived in Glennville for many years before moving to Louisville. He was employed with Claxton Poultry Farms for many years and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Louisville.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn I. Gay of Louisville, KY; children, Brandon Wade Gay and Andrea M. Pickren, both of Glennville, Amanda C. Conaghan of Callahan, FL, and William Adrian Gay, II and Anthony D. Gay, both of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Wendell Ryals of Dothan, AL; sisters, Irene DuBose of Manning, SC, Geraldine Barton of Parrott, GA, and Daryl Stanfield of Albany; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2008, from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home in Glennville, with Reverend Ray Hayes officiating. Burial followed in the Gay Family Cemetery in Hazlehurst.

Pallbearers were Corey Foskey, Joe Gay, Scott Pickren, Dennis Dasher, Rick Conaghan and Eric Stuber.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

Gertie Iler Glisson, 89

Gertie Iler Glisson, 89, passed away on August 26, 2008. 

She was a lifelong resident of Evans County, a devoted Christian, a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker.  She dearly loved her family, her friends, and her church, Bull Creek Baptist Church.  Her friends and family considered her a Godly woman of the highest character, filled with grace and dignity. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Thomas Glisson.

Survivors include her children, Thomas and Billie Glisson of Vero Beach, FL, Ellen and Winston Whittle of Claxton, Avis Glisson of Greensboro, NC, Randy and Kathy Glisson of Birmingham, AL, and Miriam and Gregg Usry of Claxton; ten grandchildren, Hugh, Paul, Stacey, Joy, Jenny, Julianna, Jane, Jeremy, Joshua and Joanna; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Dylan and Beckham; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 29, at Bull Creek Baptist Church, with burial following in Bull Creek Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Gideons International, P. O. Box 275, Hagan, Ga., 30429.

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Durrence Moore, 85

Mary Durrence Moore, 85, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Tattnall County native was a former Miss Georgia in 1939 and had lived in this area all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Glennville First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Moore; sister, Betty Baxter and a brother, Brice Durrence.

She is survived by her son, Dail Moore of Glennville; sister, Eloyce Massengale of Atlanta and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 2, 2008, from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Rick Brown officiating. Burial followed in Glennville City Cemetery.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, Glennville Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.