Toombs County History & Genealogy

Toombs County History & Genealogy
Vidalia - The Sweet Onion City

Monday, January 11, 2010

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SMN 11 January 2010 Monday Savannah Morning News [01/11/2010] 18 Obits.

 


Robert Lee "Lucky" Bradwell, Jr. -

 

RICEBORO - Robert Lee "Lucky" Bradwell, Jr., died January 6, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Survivors: parents, Wilhelmina and Robert L. Bradley, Sr.; sisters, Jessie LeCounte-White, Gabelyn Stevens, and Jacqueline MaJette, aunts, and uncles. Funeral: 1 p.m., Tuesday at New Anderson Grove Baptist Church. Burial: First Anderson Grove Cemetery. Darien Funeral Home Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010. "Our prayer with you all, May Jesus continue to bless and comfort during this time.Peace..." Earl & Janice Anderson, GA"My prayers go out to Lucky's family and friends. May God bring you peace and comfort..." Michelle Hendry Robinson, GA"My prayers go out to Lucky's family and friends. May God bring you peace and comfort..." Michelle Hendry Robinson, GA"May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the..." Kimberly Bacon-Henry, GA


Charlotte Browder Eason -

 

BAXLEY - Charlotte Browder Eason, 92, died Saturday. Survivors: daughter, Ann (Alan) Singer; sister, Mary Keith; grandson, Campbell Singer, and other relatives. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral: 3 p.m., Tuesday from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Interment: Omega Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home, Inc. Baxley, GA Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Mrs. Eula M. Ennis -

 

GLENWOOD - Mrs. Eula M. Ennis, 62, died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Don Ennis; sons, Tommy Ennis and Donnie Ennis, and other relatives. Graveside funeral services: 11 a.m., Monday at Ennis Family Farm in Glenwood. Interment will follow. Stewart Funeral Service Jones-Stewart Chapel Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 


Mr. William Fripp -

 

SAVANNAH - Funeral services for Mr. William Fripp will be held 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at North Congregation Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 630 E. Henry St., Bro. Troy Parrish will deliver the Discourse. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery. Reposing at Kingdom Hall at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday until hour of service. Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010. "My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you..." Ernest Cooper, GA. "Fred. I'm so sorry to hear of the lost of my friend. fripp has been a blessing to me,..." Georgetta[gg] singleton, SC. "A Poem for my Father By: Francia Fripp ~ Daddy ~ How can I express the pain that I...". "May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you..." kathleen daniels, GA. "Fred, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of you both here at..." Ann Thaxton, GA.


 


Billy Joe Johnson -

 

WRIGHTSVILLE - Graveside services for Billy Joe Johnson, age 59, will be held at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Kite City Cemetery, Kite, Georgia with full military honors. Mr. Johnson was born on October 22, 1950 in Dublin, Georgia and grew up in Kite, Johnson County, Georgia. He was the son of the late John Riley and Lila Averett Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with 22 years of service and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Johnson passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Deborah Potts Johnson of Summerville, his son Jimmy Joe (Angie) Johnson of Conway, SC, his daughters Jessica Johnson (Reed) Goldberg of Medical Lake, Washington, Shelley Nicole Johnson of the home, 2 sisters Janette (Larry) Beasley of Bartow GA., Lennis (Ruskin) Powell, Swainsboro, GA, 2 brothers Raiford (Sherrie) Johnson of Garfield, GA, Jimmy (Deborah) Johnson of Kite, GA. Also surviving are his parents Ðin-law Frank and Mickey Potts of Goose Creek, SC and sister in law Cindy (Gary) Kelley of Goose Creek, SC. Mr. Johnson is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour. To sign the Online Register Book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com or call the 24 Hour Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory Obituary Line at (478)272-0106 to hear the latest funeral updates. Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory Wrightsville Chapel 478-864-2020 Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010. "As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel..." Dorothy (Mixon) and Donnie Bennett, GA. "To: Mrs. Debbie In the lost of your husband With God On your Side, You Never Have to Be...". "I have come across this in the Augusta Chronicle. If this is the same Billy Joe Johnson..." Kristin Eppert Hannon, GA. "Billy was a much loved brother-in-law. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed so very...". "I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Billy at..." Christopher Bryan Dykes, SC.


 


Mrs. Ida B. Johnson -

 

SAVANNAH - Mrs. Ida B. Johnson, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 09, 2009 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Williams & Williams Funeral Home 1012 E. Gwinnett Street Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-1634 Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Mr. John H. Johnson -

 

SAVANNAH - Mr. John H. Johnson, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Memorial Health U.M.C. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Williams & Williams Funeral Home 1012 E. Gwinnett Street Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-1634 Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Mr. Robert Johnson -

 

SAVANNAH - Funeral services for Mr. Robert Johnson will be held 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Fleming, GA, Rev. B. T. Smith, Pastor, Rev. Willie Delmar, officiating. Interment: Church Cemetery. Reposing at the Church at 10:00 a.m., until hour of service. Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

Jerry Filmore Lewis -

 

BAXLEY - Jerry Filmore Lewis, 72, died Friday. Survivors: children, Paige Folsom, Pamela Lewis, MacKenzie Spell, Phil (Sasha) Lewis, and Patrick Lewis, and other relatives. Funeral: 3 p.m., Monday from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Interment: Omega Cemetery. Swain Funeral Home, Inc. Baxley, GA Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

Ruth P. "Dickie" Liles -

 

SAVANNAH - Ruth P. "Dickie" Liles, 77, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 t St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a brief illness. Mrs. Liles was born in Walterboro, South Carolina on March 22, 1932 the daughter of the late Hubert and Eloise Leybourne Padgett. She was raised in Brunswick, Georgia and was a graduate of Glynn Academy where she excelled in basketball. Shortly after graduating she married Jack S. Liles. She and Mr. Liles traveled extensively during his career, residing in Virginia Beach, Virginia from 1963 - 1990 where Mr. Liles ultimately retired as President of Tidewater Construction Corporation. They retired to The Landings in Savannah, Georgia in 1990 where Dickie enjoyed playing golf and acquiring new friends. Her generous smile and vigor of life could light up a room. She always celebrated life to the fullest and that enthusiasm was contagious to anyone in her presence. It was always a pleasure to be in her company. Dickie could be described as a strong woman, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. She used this strength for the betterment of others, being civically involved in many projects and activities during her life. While living in Savannah she was affiliated with the Open Arms Group and Meals on Wheels as well as many other philanthropic groups. She enjoyed working in her beautiful yard and watching the birds that came to her feeder. Her greatest attribute was the love and devotion that she bestowed upon her family. Words cannot describe the love that she unselfishly gave to her family, always keeping their interest in mind before herself. Mrs. Liles is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Jack S. Liles, Sr.; children, Jenna Byrne and husband William of Willits, California, Jack S. Liles, Jr. and wife Deborah of Norfolk, Virginia, Richard Liles and wife Susan of Florence, South Carolina and Laura Liles Marshall of Savannah, Georgia; grandchildren, Dove Byrne, Colin Byrne, Jason Liles, Megan Liles, Zachary Liles, Rachel Liles, Emma Marshall, Claudia Marshall and Julia Marshall; great-grandchild, Ryko Byrne; brothers-in-law, John Richardson Liles of Virginia Beach, Virginia and William Hudson of West River, Maryland; sisters-in-law, Catherine Liles Long of Greensboro, North Carolina, Sarah Liles Suiter of Charlotte, North Carolina and Jane Perry Liles of Concord, North Carolina and a host of extended family, nieces, nephews and dear friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406. A reception will immediately follow at The Oakridge Club at The Landings. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Vincent "Jim" A. Montelpasse, Sr. -

 

COLLINS - Vincent "Jim" A. Montelpasse, Sr., 90, died Saturday at his home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Memorial services, the time and date to be announced later in the week, will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Metter. Kennedy Funeral Homes Cobbtown Chapel Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.


Dennis T. Rash, Sr. -

 

SAVANNAH - Dennis T. Rash, Sr., 57 of Savannah. US Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2010 at Riverview Nursing Home. Graveside Services: 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glenville, GA. Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory 2794 U.S. Hwy 80 West Garden City, GA 31408 912-964-2862 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 

James Scott, Sr. -

 

SAVANNAH - James (Scotty) Scott, Sr., 81, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2010, after a short illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Scotty worked for Savannah Ice Co. and Pepsi Cola Co. for many years and also handled appliances for many years. He had a good mother and a great wife. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Smith Scott, his wife, Catherine Price Scott, and a son, L. C. (Kirby) White. Surviving are a son, James Scott, Jr. (Sheila) of Guyton; three daughters, Patricia Davis (Robert) of Guyton, Pam Newton (James) of Guyton, and Carrie Mayo (Wayne) of Brooklet; four grandchildren, Tiffany Scott, James Newton, Jr., Wayne Mayo, and Lee Mayo; and his good friend for many years, Doris Benson. Funeral Services will be private. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Mrs. Helen Roper Tyler Smith -

 

MIDWAY - Mrs. Helen Roper Tyler Smith, 87, died Saturday. Survivors: children, Edward C. Smith (Frankie), and Holly K. Smith, and other relatives. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral: 11 a.m., Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Hinesville. Burial: Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Geneva Sauls Thomas -

 

RIDGELAND, SC - Geneva Sauls Thomas, 87, of Ridgeland, SC and widow of Leroy R. Thomas Sr., passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at her home. She was born in Fairfax, SC, on January 5, 1923. She was the daughter of the late L. Martin Sauls Sr. and Coy Bowers Sauls. She was retired after 25 years as a seamstress with Holiday Wear Manufacturing. She was a member of the Ridgeland Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Leroy Robert Thomas Jr., John Michael Thomas, Brenda Thomas Reiser all of Ridgeland, SC and Philip Martin Thomas of Okatie, SC; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She predeceased by her husband, her sister, Myrtis Lee Sauls and her brother, L. Martin Sauls Jr. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 11, 2010 in the Sauls Funeral Home Chapel, 310 W. Adams St., Ridgeland, SC with burial in the Ridgeland Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm prior to the service. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Ridgeland Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1630, Ridgeland, SC 29936 or Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 24158, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Sauls Funeral Home Ridgeland, SC ( www.saulsfh.com) Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

 


Mrs. Pallie Thurman -

 

SAVANNAH - Mrs. Pallie Thurman entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Tara at Thunderbolt. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced at a later date by Sidney A. Jones & Campbell Funeral Services. Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannnahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

Mr. Joe Washington -

 

SAVANNAH - Mr. Joe Washington, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2009 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Williams & Williams Funeral Home. Williams & Williams Funeral Home 1012 E. Gwinnett Street Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-1634 Savannah Morning News January 11, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010.

 

Mrs. Darlene N. Vaughn Willis (August 31, 1954-January 9, 2010).

 

VIDALIA, TOOMBS COUNTY, GEORGIA - Mrs. Darlene N. Vaughn Willis, 55, died Saturday, January 9, 2010. Survivors: husband, Alan; daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Rewis; son, Junior (Wendie), and other relatives. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral: 1 p.m., Tuesday in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home. Interment: Lakeview Memorial Gardens. www.RonaldVHall.com Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, Vidalia. Savannah Morning News (SMN), Monday, January 11, 2010. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on January 11, 2010. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=darlene-n-willis&pid=138450913 Find A Grave Memorial# 46521274. http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=willis&GSfn=darlene&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GRid=46521274& Mrs. Darlene N. Vaughn Willis (August 31, 1954-January 9, 2010). Mrs. Darlene N. Willis, age 55 of the Normantown Community, Vidalia, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 under the care of hospice. She was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, a waitress at the Huddle House in Vidalia and Lyons for twenty years, attended the Normantown Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland Vaughn.


 

Mrs. Willis is survived by her husband, Alan of Normantown, one daughter, Lisa (Shannon) Rewis of Vidalia, one son, Junior (Wendie) of Metter, her mother, Jessie Mae Vaughn Westberry, one sister, Dianne Vaughn of Vidalia, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews of Toombs, Emanuel and Chandler Counties.

 

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 12th at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Zorn officiating. Internment will follow in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens.

 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00



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Duane Mitchell (June 15, 1963-January 2, 2010)

 

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Vidalia,

Mr. Duane Mitchell, age 46 of Vidalia, died Saturday, January 2, 2009 at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and was a 1981 graduate of Hanahan High School in Charleston, South Carolina. He was in the banking industry a computer analyst with HSBC in Manhattan, New York and lived there for fifteen years. He moved to Vidalia in 2004, attended the Vidalia Church of God and was preceded in death by his father, Reverend Joseph Mitchell in 1999.

 

He is survived by his mother, Florence E. Mitchell of Vidalia, one brother, Tony and Deonna Mitchell of Alston, six nieces and nephews, Kristin Brantley of Lyons; Chelsea Mitchell of Vidalia; Erica Miller of Alston; Mason Mitchell of Vidalia; Emily Miller of Alston; and Kayla Miller of Alston, several aunts and uncles also survive.

 

A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 7th at 6:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Q. Smith officiating

 

 


 

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