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Obituaries for August 30, 2007

Martha Jane Banks, 75

Martha Jane Banks died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Piedmont Hospital as a result of a stroke. She was born November 15, 1931, in Glennville and was a long-time resident of Atlanta. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felton and Vera Durrence Banks. She was a graduate of Georgia Southern Teacher’s College in Statesboro. She taught school for several years before joining the staff of an educational publishing company. Miss Banks began a career in personnel with an agency in Atlanta and with the Girl Scouts of the USA. With the Girl Scouts, she traveled throughout the southeast advising local councils regarding their staffing and personnel needs, until the National Girl Scout Organization closed their regional Atlanta Office. Her next career move was to Georgia State University, where she was a Career Program Coordinator in the Georgia Career Information Center. She served as Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and has been involved in the ministry to Homeless Women and other community outreach programs. She volunteered with Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Southeastern Flower Show and Tour Championship. She also served in leadership roles with the Center of Positive Aging.

She is survived by her aunt, Elise Smith of Savannah, numerous cousins and other relatives.

Graveside interment services were held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at Beards Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Spencer Moore officiating. Remembrances may be made to Beards Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Pat Patterson, P.O. Box 786, Glennville, GA 30427.

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

Elton “Boggie” Wade Clark, 65, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at his residence, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Long County Georgia native had lived in this area most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and former employee of Rotary Corporation. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Amburn Clark of Glennville; children, Alton Wade Clark (Lisa) of Glennville, Beth Anderson (Danny) and Nicole DeLoach (Virgil) all of Claxton; sisters, Mary Clark, Jeanette Reddish and Janice Deloach, all of Glennville; brother, John Clark of Jesup; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on August 30, 2007, at Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, August 31, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Elder Spencer Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Pigott Branch Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Donald Woodcock, Zachary Woodcock, Timmy Clark, Louis Geiger, David Watkins and Kyle Amburn.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home of Glennville is in charge of the arrangements.

Rufus “Buck” Collins, 92, of Cobbtown died Monday, August 27, 2007, at his home. He had lived in Tattnall County most of his life and was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Buck loved fishing and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Eva Collins and a son-in-law, Mel Mock.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eva Mae Hendrix Collins; three sons, James R. “Buddy” Collins (Melita), Danny Ray Collins (Debra) and Larry Dean Collins (Betty Jo), all of Cobbtown; four daughters, Mary Alice Fields (Homer) of Normantown, Virginia “Jenkie” Hart (James) of Statesboro, Mary Sue Collins of Cobbtown and Willette Mock of Rocky Ford; two brothers, Bill Collins of Marietta and Robert Collins of Atlanta; a sister, Tera Bell McGowan of Atlanta; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Cobbtown Baptist Church with Reverend Walter Leveritt and Reverend K.C. Seabury officiating. Burial followed in the Sunlight Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Remembrances may be made to the Cobbtown Baptist Church, POB 176, Cobbtown, GA 30420.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Robert Oswell “R.O.” Kimbrell, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, August 26, 2007, at the Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native of Pierce County, he had lived here most of his life, except for when he served his country in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Kimbrell had farmed for 57 years. He was the chairman of the Advisory Board for the RYDC, was the president of the Forest Owners Association and was the director for Pierce County on the Satilla Soil and Water Conservation Board. Mr. Kimbrell was a member of the Mershon Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member/teacher of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. He had 47 years of perfect attendance in Sunday School. Mr. Kimbrell was a son of the late Charlie K. and Mary Elizabeth “Mamie” Dowling Kimbrell and was also preceded in death by a sister, Birdie Ariel Kimbrell and a brother, Foy Kimbrell.

Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Clara Crawford Kimbrell of Mershon; daughter, Cheryl Mobley of Mershon; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Linda Kimbrell and Dr. Casey “Charlie” and Tammy Kimbrell all of Mershon and Reverend Steve and Regis Kimbrell of Reidsville; three foster sisters, Ruby Rawls of Tennessee, Louise Druhl of Atlanta and Rose Lee Calhoun of Waycross; nine grandchildren, Paula Mobley, Cretia Ponsell, Anitra (Stevie) Young, Karissa Kimbrell, Alyson Kimbrell, Jessica Kimbrell, Casey Kimbrell, Jr., Christopher Kimbrell and MariClaire Kimbrell; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Hale and Dock Allen and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at Mershon Baptist Church. Private entombment followed in the Bristol Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mershon Baptist Church, 1771 Mershon Rd., Mershon, GA 31551.

The deacons of Mershon Baptist Church were asked to serve as honorary pallbearers.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com.

Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles E. McNear, 68, died Monday, August 27, 2007, in Savannah.

Mr. McNear was born in Odum, Georgia, the son of the late Woodrow and Tommie McNear. He retired from National Gypsum after twenty-five years in Mechanical Maintenance. After his retirement he continued working as a self employed Dry Cleaning Equipment Repairman for fifteen years. Charles enjoyed many years as a Scout Leader for Troop 1 in Savannah.

Mr. McNear was preceded in death by his son who died in October, 2003, Eric McNear and his brother, Phillip McNear. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Deloris McNear; daughter, Lisa Ridgdill and her husband Ben of Bloomingdale; sister, Carolyn McNear of Rincon; brother, Mackie McNear and his wife Joyce of Oklahoma City, OK; sister-in-law, Mary McNear of Pembroke; father and mother-in-law, Lewis and Elise Frawley of Savannah; sister-in-law, Barbara Coley of Savannah and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

Memorial Service: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 30 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

Truett Purvis, 82, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of his life. He was a World War II veteran, a retired farmer and school bus driver with the Tattnall County Board of Education for over 18 years. He attended Mendes Baptist Church and Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Faye Purvis Anderson and a son-in-law, Alan Purcell.

He is survived by his wife, Irma Holland Purvis of Glennville; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy Purcell, Linda and Randy Bradley and Royce Anderson all of Glennville; sister, Betty Thomas of Savannah; brothers and sisters-in-law, Theus and Gloria Purvis and Carol and Brenda Purvis all of Glennville; grandchildren, Alana and Timmy Waters, Walt and Wes Purcell, Lawrence and Lance Bradley, Alexis Anderson; step-grandchildren, Renee Dixon and Ron Anderson; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Bernard Purvis, Randy Purvis, Jerrell Purvis, Fred Purvis, Roy Purvis, Jerry Purvis.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007, at the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Ledbetter and Elder Tom Deal officiating. Burial will follow in Mendes Baptist Church Cemetery.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home of Glennville is in charge of the arrangements.

Marcus M. Sands, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at his residence under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area most of his life. He was retired from Union Camp Corporation as District Forest Land Supervisor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Glennville Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Isabel Welborn Sands of Glennville; a son, Tom Sands of Atlanta; stepsons, Ronald Robinson (Jeaneine) of Hinesville and Fleming Robinson (Carolyn) of Columbus; caretaker, Edna Collins and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 24, 2007, at the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Oscar Rowe Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Love’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Martin O’Donnell, David Medlock, Adair Branch, Jerry Branch, Mike Durrence.
Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Joan Bacon White, 86, died Thursday, August 23, 2007, at home in Glennville, GA. The Tattnall County native began her career as an educator at the age of 17. She was a long time resident of Emanuel County, where she was Supervisor of Instruction for the Emanuel County School System for more than 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dennis White and sisters, Opal Kany and Barbara Grinstead.

She is survived by a son, Dennis Bacon White of Glennville; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 25, 2007, at the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, with Reverend Vance Riggins officiating. Burial followed in Beard’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jonathon D. Kany, Jonathon D. Kany III, Phill Hiltbrunner, Ben Shuman, John Shuman, Mark Shuman and Grover Hankins.

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

Obituaries for August 23, 2007

Charles Henry Berry, 75

The sun rose early in the morning on November 4, 1931. A baby boy was born, by the name of Charles Henry Berry to the late Jasper and Georgia Berry. Later in age he married Patricia Coley Berry on February 27, 1955. Three children preceded him in death, Janet, Marquette and Gwinnette. Five sisters and two brothers also preceded him in death. Then the sun set at 10:00 a.m. on Charles H. Berry, 75, Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Glenvue Nursing Home, by God’s orders.

Charles leaves to cherish his memories. His wife of 52 years, Patricia Berry; four daughters, Patricia Annette (Sylvester) Lovett and Verdie Cooper, both of Glennville, Pennie Lee Berry and Bridgett Antoinette Berry of Hinesville; three sons, James Fredrick Berry of Emanuel County, Charles Anthony Berry of Mt. Vernon, GA, and Richard Levon Berry of Glennville; one foster son, LaNorris (Maxzine) Coley of Reidsville; 13 grandchildren, Drexel, Delwin, Derrick, Mathew, Marquette L., Anthony T. Antonio, Meshia, ChaRhonda, Christopher, Faye, Ann and Chris; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Usry of Miami, FL; two sisters-in-law, Anna Laura Berry and Yvonne Primous; two brothers-in-law, Calvin Sharpe and Robert Primous; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and two close friends and neighbors, Joe Welcome and Sara Johnson.

Wake service will be Friday, August 24, 2007, from 6-8 p.m. at Greater Zachariah Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Zachariah Missionary Baptist Church in Glennville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. You may send condolences to www.kingbrothersfh.com.

King and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be given online at www.kingbrothersfh.com.

John Elton Grooms, 74

John Elton Grooms, 74, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. The Tattnall County native had lived in Glennville all of his life. He was a former member of the Georgia National Guard and a retired masonry contractor in the building construction industry.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Blocker Grooms of Glennville; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Julie Grooms of Dublin and Jason and Jennifer Grooms of Brooklet; sister, Marlene Deal of Bloomingdale; brother, Jimmy Grooms of Claxton; grandchildren, David and Dori Grooms, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 20, 2007, from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Knight officiating. Burial followed in Glennville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Timothy Bland, Matt Terrell, Rodney DeLoach, Mark Brewton, Jonathan Dutton and Chris Blocker.

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

Mr. James Franklin Hendrix, 70, died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. He was a native of Bulloch County, but had lived in Glennville over 30 years. He was a mechanic by trade, loved to watch the Braves, was an avid fisherman, and loved his church. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Glennville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Hendrix and Ann Howell, and a brother, William Aubrey “Bill” Hendrix.

Survivors include a son, James Mark Hendrix of Ft. Myers, FL; ex wife, Eleanor Hendrix of Ft. Myers, FL; two step-daughters, Linda Jaffrey and husband, Joel of Baxley and Barbara Barttlet of Bokeelia, FL; three sisters, Pat Abbott, Debra Baker and Linda Williams, all of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on August 18, 2007, at the Chapel of Carters Funeral Home with Reverend James Holland officiating. Interment followed in the Love’s Chapel Church Cemetery in Glennville.

Carter Funeral Chapel of Glennville was in charge of the arrangements.

Wilbur Gene Kennedy, 61, of Collins died Friday, August 17, 2007, at his home.

The Tattnall County lifelong resident was a 1965 graduate of Collins High School and was an Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He worked most of his life as an electrical contractor and farmer and was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. Wilbur loved fishing, hunting and softball.

He is survived by a son, Brian Gene Kennedy of Collins; daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Francis E. Lightsey of Brooklet; three brothers, Billy Kennedy of Cobbtown, Edward Kennedy of Collins and Larry Kennedy of Vidalia; two sisters, Betty Brown of Collins and Julia Hook of Savannah; two grandchildren, Dylan Gage Lightsey and Cierra Morgan Lightsey.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, with burial in the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Rev. Jim Rogers officiated.

Pallbearers were John Kennedy, Randy Brown, Michael Lynn, David Williamson, Richard Kennedy and Lewis Cowart Jr.

Kennedy Funeral Homes, Cobbtown Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

Lloyd E. McGlashan, 73, died Monday, August 20, 2007, at Glenvue Nursing Home. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd E. McGlashan Jr. and a daughter, Janet McGlashan.

Survivors include children, Ernest McGlashan of Cobbtown, James McGlashan (Vickie) of Metter and Michael McGlashan of Warner Robins; sisters, Shirley Brewton and Janice McGlashan, both of Claxton; half-brothers, Marty McGlashan of Kentucky, Joey McGlashan of Nashville and Barry McGlashan of Glennville; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 22, 2007, from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Murl Gwynn officiating. Burial followed in Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jerry Burkhalter, Raymond McGlashan, Larry McGlashan, Joshua McGlashan, Andy McGlashan and Cody McGlashan.

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

Lamont Moody, 75, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Center in Statesboro. The Volusia County Florida native had lived in Glennville most of his life. He served his country with honor during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army and went on to serve in the U.S. Merchant Marines for over 35 years. He was a former funeral assistant and a member of Glennville United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Madera Folsom Moody of Glennville; daughters and son-in-law, Diane and Irbie Moody of Glennville and Patty Lang of McDonough; sisters, Laverne M. Coleman of Folkston and Loree M. Miller of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Kristen Moody and Parick Hall, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home, with Reverend Oscar Rowe Jr. and Reverend Vance Riggins officiating. Burial followed in the Glennville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dicky Dixon, Louis Geiger, Charles Moody, Tim Crews, Donald Barrow, Derrell Bland and Kenny Long.

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

Elizabeth Speer Ratzel, 68, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007, at her residence under the care of Pearls of Life Hospice. The Newton County, GA, native had lived in the Ft. Stewart/ Hinesville since 1995 moving to Glennville in 2003. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Maynard E. Ratzel Jr. of Glennville; children, Kenneth Palmer of Atlanta, Hammond Palmer (Brenda) of Claxton, Eric Palmer of Atlanta, Teresa Anthony of Stockbridge, Maynard E. Ratzel III (Lynn) of Glennville, Jason Ratzel and Michael Ratzel, both of Atlanta; sister Lucille Moore (Riley) of Sharpsburg; brother, Sam Speer of Forest Park; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 25, 2007, from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend Jerald Dorr officiating. Burial followed in the Glennville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were Steven L. Thaden Jr., Joshua A. Palmer, Ryan O’Qualls, Wallace Holloway, Joe Davis and Danny Durrence.

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

Samuel James “Sammie J.” Rhodes, 84, of Collins, formerly of Abbeville, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007, in the Ogeechee Area Hospice Center in Statesboro. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19, 2007, in the Lebanon Baptist Church in Abbeville. The Reverend Chuck Taylor and Reverend Jim Faircloth officiated over the ceremony. Interment followed in the Lebanon Cemetery with military rites.

Mr. Rhodes was born on November 26, 1922, in Wilcox County, but had lived in Collins since 1974. He was son of the late John Albert Rhodes and Vera Eliza Tomberlin Rhodes. He was a retired school teacher, principal, mortician and funeral director. He was a member of the Collins First Baptist Church and was an ordained Missionary Baptist Minister. He was a member of the Western Light Masonic Lodge #272 and was former Wilcox County coroner. He served his country with honor during World War II and the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force and Army.

He is survived by his wife, Joicelyn C. Rhodes of Collins; son, Warren (Connie) Rhodes of Allen, TX; sisters, Alice R. Dowdy of Gulfport, MS; and Johnnie R. Knight of Vandiver, AL; three grandchildren, Michelle R. (Daniel) Gerber, Steven R. Rhodes, and Stacy W. Rhodes; three great-grandchildren, Natasha Gerber, Abigayle Gerber and Samantha Joy (Sami J) Gerber.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church, C/O Mary Rhodes, 213 Wilson Rd., Abbeville, GA 31001; or Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459.

Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle was in charge of the arrangements.

Rachel Rubena Surrency, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born to Rev. Tyson King and Iona Moore King March 23, 1927, in Glenwood, GA, in Wheeler County. She attended Wheeler and Tattnall County schools. Sis. Rachel had a great experience with God and received Jesus Christ as her Saviour and Lord. He filled her with His Holy Spirit some 40 odd years ago. Sis. Rachel had a ministry with men, women, boys and girls and she was able to meet each person at their level. She didn’t have a problem with their condition or color. She would tell them what Jesus would and could do for their life if they just received Him as their Saviour and Lord. She ministered especially with the children; Burns Village has lost a great servant of God and a prayer warrior.

She leaves to mourn her homegoing, two loving daughters, Mrs. Maxine Coley (Norris) of Reidsville, GA, Janice Oglesby (Carl) of Glennville, GA; two sons, Freddie Hicks Jr. (Gail) of Glennville, GA, Johnny Brown (Mamie) of Augusta, GA; three brothers, George King (Velma), Sam King (Sherry), all of Miami, FL, and Ruben King (Novella) of Glennville, GA; three sisters, Min. Pinkie Brown (Rev. Willie Brown) of Glennville, GA, Ms. Zadene Walker, Ms. Bernice Collins, all of Tulsa, OK; one aunt, Mrs. Omie Lee Burney of Glenwood, GA; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and one grandchild preceded her in death; one Goddaughter, Emily Murphy of Glennville, GA; a host of adopted children of all ages; and a special friend, Mrs. Emily Kicklighter.

Funeral services were held Sunday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at Evening Light Reformation Church of God in Glennville. Pastor Joeretha Johnson officiated and Rev. Lillie Pearl Taylor presided over the service.

Pallbearers were Herman Lisbon, Eric Brown, Dale Thomas, Ananias Thomas, Earl Brown, Eugene Harvey Jr., Terry Brown and Andrew MacFarlane.

King and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be given online at www.kingbrothersfh.com.

Obituaries for August 16, 2007

Bennie J. Burkhalter, 75

Bennie J. Burkhalter, 75, died Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Candler Hospital. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of his life. He was a farmer and was of Baptist faith.

He is survived by special friends, Wendell and LeeAnn Durrence, and several cousins.

Graveside funeral services were August 11, 2007, at Harmony United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Charles (Bucky) Strickland officiating.

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

Clark Gardner, 58

Clark Gardner, 58, died Friday, August 10, 2007, at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Savannah. He was a Tattnall County native but moved away for a while. After returning to Glennville in 1989, he worked for Duramatic Products Manufacturing Company from November 1989 until his retirement due to illness in June 2000. He attended St. James A.M.E. Church.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah A. Gardner; three sons, Felix Gardner and Dexter Gardner of Glennville and Demetrius Gardner of Tampa, Florida; two daughters, Julie S. Gardner and Channell Gardner of Riverhead, New York; daughter-in-law, Denise Gardner of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Sharee Gibson of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Joyce C. Hart of Palatka, Florida, and Vernie L. Hill of Jacksonville, Florida; five brothers-in-law, Larry H. Hill of Glennville, David L. Hill and Eric L. Pope of Atlanta, Frederick L. Hill of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Lorenzo J. Hart of Palatka, Florida; one special aunt, Ruth Porter of Glennville; one uncle, Jimmy Futch of Chicago, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 18, at 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church in Glennville. Burial will follow in Sandhill Cemetery in Long County.

King and Sons Funeral Home of Glennville, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be given online at www.kingbrothersfh.com.

Jack E. Terrell, 78

Jack E. Terrell, 78, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Evans Memorial Hospital. The Toombs County native had lived in Glennville most of his life. He was a member of Glennville Church of God where he previously served on the Pastor’s Council, and as Sunday School Superintendent. He loved God, his church and family and was an avid fisherman and Volkswagen auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Terrell Thompson and brothers, Luke and T. E. Terrell.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hazel Terrell of Glennville; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Jean Terrell and Wayne and Deborah Terrell; daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Frankie Wieczorek all of Glennville; brothers and sister-in-law, Dewey “Shady” Terrell of Faulkville and Huey “Reggie” and Betty Terrell of Savannah; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris McCullough and Barbara and Leon White all of Pooler; grandchildren, Telenia Thompson Brooks of Grandview, TN, Scott Terrell, Matt Terrell, Amanda Loyed, Daphnie Smith, Lynette Clark, Sarah Todd and Cyndi Mock, all of Glennville; 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at Glennville Church of God with Reverend John Nunes and Reverend Mourice Floyd officiating. Burial followed in Glennville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were Colby Allen, Scott Blake, Stoy Martin, Roger Nelson, Ken Plyler, and Buster Johnson.

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

Faye Hallman Tootle, 61

Faye Hallman Tootle, 61, died Monday, August 13, 2007, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ada Steedley Hallman and a brother, Donnie Hallman.

She is survived by her husband, Kline Tootle of Reidsville; daughters and son-in-law, Chari and David Karinshak of Charleston, SC and Tiff Tootle of Columbus, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Shanna Tootle of Reidsville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Ouida Hallman of Savannah, Ronald and Sonja Hallman of Jacksonville, FL and Jim and Cathy Hallman of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Betty Hallman of Marion, NC; grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren and Ben Karinshak and Kayla and Austin Tootle; special friend and caregiver, Margaret Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Morgan and Dr. Charles (Bucky) Strickland officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Larry Wilkes, Ernest Stanfield, Robert Krause, Eddie Durrence, Hal Waters and Tommy Wilkes. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice House, P.O. Box 2270, Vidalia, GA 30474.

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

Margaret Cooper Wieczorek, 80

Margaret Cooper Wieczorek, 80, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007, at Glenvue Nursing home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Montgomery County native had lived in Savannah many years before moving to Glennville in 2003. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wieczorek, Sr.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Holly Wieczorek of Glennville; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Steve Reimer of Jacksonville, FL, Renee and Roger Layman of Chadsworth, GA; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Reverend John Nunes and Brother Jack DuRose officiating.

Burial followed in the Cooper Family Cemetery in Montgomery County.

Pallbearers were Shannon Wieczorek, Keith Norris, Carl Clark, Rodney Moore, Kenny Wieczorek and Matt Terrell.

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

Obituaries for August 9, 2007

Linda Tucker Hallman, 57

Linda Tucker Hallman, 57, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Chandler Hospital. The Evans County native had lived in this area all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elwyn Tucker Sr.; brother, Elwyn Tucker Jr. and her sister, Ellen T. Strickland.

She is survived by her husband, James Theron Hallman of Glennville; mother, Ella Ouida Tucker of Claxton; children, Derek Hallman and Kimberly Hallman of Glennville; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Ray Snellgrove of Claxton; and two grandchildren, Noah and Joseph.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 4, 2007, from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home in Glennville with Reverend Vance Riggins officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jason Tucker, Jerry Kerby, Danny Kerby, Charles Kerby, Adam Snellgrove and Scott Snellgrove.

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

Mary Ann Weitman Mobley, 69

Mary Ann Weitman Mobley, 69, of Glennville died Monday, August 6, 2007, at her residence. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of her life. She retired from Glennville Lingerie as a seamstress and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Mobley.

She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Barnard DeLoach of Ludowici; sons, William Wayne Mobley of Glennville and Mitchell Daniel Barnard of Richmond Hill; sisters, Eloise Weitman, Diane Folsom and Cheryl Durrence, all of Glennville; brothers, Lester Weitman, Jr., of Auburndale, FL, and Derrell Weitman of Glennville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Little Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Stacy Howard, Kevin Weitman, David Baxter, Mark Weitman, James Weitman and Tracy Sands.

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

Iris H. Perkins, 79

Mrs. Iris H. Perkins, age 79 of the Blue Ridge Community of Lyons, died Sunday, August 5, 2007, in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a year-long battle with cancer. She was a native of Toombs County and lived most of her life in Lyons. She retired after 47 years of service from Oxford Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Marietta Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Wynne Perkins, a daughter, Shirley Harvey Larisey and her parents, Rufus Findley and Netta Monroe Paradice.

Mrs. Perkins is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Earnestine Powell and Kenny of Metter and Sue Kennedy and Kenneth of Reidsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wendell Harvey and Linda of Lyons and J. C. Harvey and Cheryl of Vidalia; one sister, Dealva Jones; two brothers and sisters-in-law,

Pete Day and Sandra and Buddy Paradice and Bonnie all of Lyons; 11 grandchildren,19 great -grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Iris H. Perkins were held Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Murchison Funeral Home, with Reverend Irvin Murphy officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Wayne McCumber, Shannon McCumber, Travis Harvey, Hunter McCumber, Dillan Sharpe and Jeremy Harvey.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Community Hospice House, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia, Ga. 30475 or the American Cancer Society, 515 Denmark St., Statesboro, Ga. 30458.

Murchison Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of arrangements.

Nina Mae Sands Smith, 95

Nina Mae Sands Smith, 95, of Glennville died Monday, August 6, 2007, at Glenvue Nursing Home. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of her life. She was a graduate of Glennville High School class of 1930 and the oldest living member of Watermelon Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashmore Smith.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and W. A. Rogers, Jr., of Dunwoody, and Madera and S. E. Smith of Glennville; a brother, Marcus Sands of Glennville; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 9, 2007, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Watermelon Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pat Brannen, Paul Conner, Jason Conner, Jimmy Bland, Terry Smith and Ronald Smith.

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

Donald S. Wright, 81

Donald S. Wright passed away suddenly Sunday, August 5, 2007, at Winn Army Hospital. He was born November 25, 1925, in St. Petersburg, FL, and had lived in Augusta and Savannah for many years before moving to Glennville in 1995. He had a lifetime career in the newspaper business with the Augusta Chronicle and Savannah Morning News, retiring in 1993. He was a lifetime member of Sertoma International, being a charter member of the Athens and Augusta Clubs. He was an avid bowler for many years, and served as President and Secretary for many leagues.

He is survived by a loving wife of 54 years, Frances A. Wright of Glennville.

Graveside Funeral Services were Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at Glennville Memorial Gardens.

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

Obituaries for August 2, 2007

Annie Lou Baker, 84

Annie Lou Baker, 84, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007, at her residence. The Long County native had lived in Glennville all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Luther Baker.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Edwina and Dan Karch of Glennville; grandchildren, Rachael, Sari, and Rebecca Karch all of Glennville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Monday, July 30, 2007, at the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Knight officiating. Burial followed in Beards Creek Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Shad Dasher, Scott Lynn, Jim Dasher, Frank Vadala, Lance Dasher, and Jerry Burkhalter.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Services was in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald “Dink” Dinkins, 52

Ronald “Dink” Dinkins, 52, of Arabi, GA., died at his residence Wednesday, July 25, 2007.

Mr. Dinkins, a native of Tattnall County, was born June 10, 1955, and was the son of the late Zelty and Helen Pagett Dinkins. He was employed by Firestone of Cordele as a mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Maurine Dinkins of Arabi; three children, Candie Marie Dinkins, Heath Ronald Dinkins, and Heather Maurine Dinkins, all of Cordele; a foster son, Paul Walker, Jr. of Knob Noster, MO; three brothers, Danny Dinkins of Glennville, David Dinkins of Reidsville, and Randy Cribbs of High Fall; a sister, Diane Hard of Bonneau Beach, SC; a step-sister, Linda Todd of Reidsville and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 28, 2007, in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up at Regions Bank in Cordele.

Rainey Family Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Sandra “Sandy” Hill Lanier, 67

Sandra “Sandy” Hill Lanier, 67, passed away Monday, July 23, 2007, at her home in Melbourne, FL. She was a gentle, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her family.

Sandy was a Tattnall County native and lived in Melbourne for 48 years. She had professional experience with A.G. Edwards, Xerox, and Metropolitan Insurance. The joy of her work experience, however, was the last 30 years working for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as construction coordinator and business administrator for Victory Christian Center and last, New Hope Sanctuary.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years. Jack Lanier, who will miss her more than words can say; two sons, Lt. Col. Jack Lanier II, his wife Maria and their two children, Amelia and Nick of Gig Harbor, WA; and son, David “Mike” Lanier of Melbourne; her mother Sarah Hill of Reidsville; a brother Wally Hill and his wife Becky of Macon and their children, Jenny (Rob) Cowhig and Eric (Mel) Hill.

A “Celebration of Her Life Service” for her friends and family was held Thursday at New Hope Sanctuary in Melbourne.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Elder John Sheldon Mikell and Rev. Jim Rogers officiating, burial followed in the Collins Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jay Bragg, Mike Collins, Alan Sikes, Travis Collins, Brett Coley, and Wesley Coley.

Kennedy Funeral Homes of Cobbtown was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Eva Morris Lewis, 101

Eva Morris Lewis, 101, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at Glenvue Nursing Home. The Tattnall County native had lived in Glennville all of her life. She was a Custodian for The Glennville Bank for 40 years and homemaker. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by a brother, Barney Morris of Glennville, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Beards Creek Church Cemetery.

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

Annie Lou Purvis Mattox, 96

Annie Lou Purvis Mattox, 96, passed away Monday, July 23, 2007, at Autumn Winds Nursing Home in San Antonio, TX. She was born August 7, 1910, in Mendes, Georgia to Calvin and Fronny Purvis, she survived ten brothers and sisters and a husband of 70 years, Ben G. Mattox. She will be remembered by many as the smiling face behind the counter at Mattox Store in the Stony Hill Community for 35 years. After another 15 years spent running a second store in Winter Park, Florida she happily returned to Glennville to her many friends and family. She joined the Glennville Garden Club on her return to Georgia and loved to quilt and sew for the Sweet Onion Festival and to teach others how to quilt. She was awarded the Garden Club Member of the Year in 1989, a great joy to her. She was a beloved mother and a caring friend to all she met. She was the oldest member of Glennville First Christian Church, where she loved all the youth and was very supportive of them. In her later years at the Glenvue Nursing Home she was very happy and loved everyone, especially roommate and niece, Rhonda Waters.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gwytha “Penny” and Tom Ryan of San Antonio, TX; a granddaughter, Sherry Mullen of San Antonio, TX; great-grandchildren, Melissa (Mrs. Vance) Weltner, Michael and Courtney Mullen, Megan K. Horacek; great great grandchildren, Braeden and Abigail Wiltner, and Shelby Mullen, all of San Antonio, TX, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Friday, July 27, 2007, at the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Glennville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jerry Harvey, Wayne Terrell, Tracy Durrence, Alan West, Troy Rahn, Ronnie Barnhill, Clyde Woolard, Jimmy McCurdy, Dennis Strickland, and Jared Durrence. Honorary Pallbearers were the members of Glennville Garden Club.

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

Dr. John Darsey Moore, 92

Dr. John Darsey Moore, 92, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at his residence in Dunwoody.

Dr. Moore was born in Cobbtown on February 16, 1915. His parents were Dr. Grover Moore and Eva Jane Darsey Moore. He moved to Delray Beach, Florida when he was 10. He attended the University of Florida and then transferred to the University of Georgia where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1938. He attended Emory University and earned a doctor of medical dentistry degree in 1942. He was also awarded a doctor of dental surgery degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He was drafted into the U.S. Air Force and served in the Dental Corps in North Africa and Italy during World War II from 1942 until his honorable discharge with the rank of Major in 1945 at the U.S. Air Force base in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He and his wife moved to Dunwoody two years ago. He was a member of the Florida Dental Association and a lifelong member of the dental fraternity, Delta Sigma Delta.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Goodale Moore of Dunwoody; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Anne Moore and Steven Sheppard of Dunwoody, Darsey Jeanette Moore and David Shultz of Downers Grove, IL; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ellen Sheppard of Dunwoody; grandsons, Charles Douglas Schultz and John Vernon Schultz of Downers Grove, IL.

A Celebration of Life was conducted on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Nunez Baptist Church in Nunez, Georgia, with Rev. Mark Sweat officiating. Burial followed in the Terwillger-Moore Family Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to Bethesda Memorial Fund, Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL. 33426.

Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home of Reidsville was in charge of the arrangements.

Loulie Daniel Perkins, 95

Loulie Daniel Perkins, 95, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Evans Memorial Hospital.

She was a native and lived most of her life in Evans County. She was a member of Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church. She was co-owner and operator of Perkins Jeweler’s, with her late husband, J. Lawson Perkins, until her retirement.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Bobby Kennedy of Claxton; two granddaughters and husbands, Diane and Tommy Lynn and Lu and Allen Durrence, all of Claxton; four great-grandchildren, Daniel and Ashley Lynn and Andrew and Allison Durrence; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2007, at Bay Branch Primitive Baptist Church with Reverend Jackie Wharam officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Branch Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent to Bay Branch P.B. Church Cemetery Fund, Rt. 2, Box 75, Claxton, GA 30417.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Allen Durrence, Tommy Lynn, John Daniel, Hub Daniel, Bennie Wilkerson and Jim Daniel. Honorary pallbearers were deacons and nephews.

J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Rothell Sapp, 87

Joseph Rothell Sapp, 87, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at his residence. The Tattnall County native had lived in Glennville most of is life. He was a building contractor for over 60 years and attended Glennville First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include sons, Joseph Sapp of Jacksonville, FL, Donnie Sapp of Orlando, FL, and Jeffery Sapp of Glennville; former wife, Kathleen Sapp of Jacksonville, FL; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Glennville First United Pentecostal Church with Reverend James M. Holland and Reverend James Young officiating. Burial followed in the Glennville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Danny Hardwick, Billy Johnson, Simmie Driggers Jr., Dale Yeomans, Edward Driggers and Mark Hendrix.

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

Sean Dana Swartz, 40

Sean Dana Swartz, 40, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Hospice Savannah due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Chatham County native had lived in the Tattnall County area most of his life and was employed as a roofer with Ray’s Roofing. He loved fishing, motorcycles and the outdoors and was of Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Wayne Swartz, Sr.

Survivors include his life partner, Carolyn Johnson of Odom; mother Martha Lynn Swartz of Glennville; children, Daniel Durrence, Ashley Swartz and Sean Swartz, all of Reidsville, and Sean Michael Swartz of South Carolina; sister, Rhonda Swartz of Collins; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Teresa Swartz of Amory, Mississippi; grandchild, Brinson Durrence and niece and nephew, Tiffany Swartz and Shawn Swartz of Amory, Mississippi.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home in Reidsville with Reverend Tommy Ray officiating. Honorary pallbearers were employees of Ray’s Roofing.

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

George A. Zettler, 79

George A. Zettler, 79, died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Savannah. He was born in Effingham County, raised in Savannah and joined the United States Marine Corps in World War II at the age of seventeen. He was awarded the Bronze Star for saving the life of a man while under heavy enemy fire in Chosin Reservoir in Korea. He retired from the Marine Corps as a Captain in 1971. Mr. Zettler graduated from the John Marshall Law School and became an attorney in Savannah. He was elected City Alderman for the Sixth District and served for 13 years on Savannah City Council. He worked for many years on the Vietnam Memorial and raised money for the World War II Monument. He was a National Director of the Chosin Few and served as Judge Advocate of the American Legion, Post 184 and the Marine Corps League. He enjoyed cooking for the Marine Corps League meeting and for the Marine Corps Reservists en route to Iraq.

He is survived by his wife of 57years, Esteen Zettler of Savannah; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dennis Whetzel of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patricia Zettler of Faulkville; granddaughters, Victoria Miller and Tiffany Whetzel; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at the Chapel of Brannen-Kennedy Funeral Home with Elder David Summerford officiating. Burial followed in Beards Creek Church Cemetery with full Military Honors.

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