Toombs County History & Genealogy

Toombs County History & Genealogy
Vidalia - The Sweet Onion City

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Sammons, Betty Wyll "Lucy" (1929-2010)

Sammons, Betty Wyll "Lucy" (1929-2010)
 

 Betty Wyll "Lucy" Sammons (November 3, 1929-May 7, 2010).  
 
BAXLEY - Betty Wyll "Lucy" Sammons, 80, died Friday, May 7, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Sammons was born November 3, 1929 in Toombs County to the late John Clarence and Sadie Catherine Jones Dees. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Queen Esther Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Franklin Sammons and brothers, Bobby and Dwight Dees. Survivors are: 3 daughters, Gilda Gray, Vicki Jackson Rich and husband Glenn Rich and Sybil Branch and husband Richard T. Branch; 4 grandchildren, Lucky Wade Jackson, Jr., Natalie Gray, Yates Branch and Skylar Branch; 6 great grandchildren, Cody Gray, Laura Jackson, Heath Jackson, Casey Moses, Cole Gray and Bella Jackson; 5 sisters, Marion Dixon, Becky Vaughn, Jackie Foskey, and Johnny Margaret Dees, JoAnn Peterson all of Vidalia; 3 brothers, Johnny Dees of Baxley, Aubrey Dees and Jerry Dees both of Cedar Crossing. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 9, at 3;00 pm from the chapel of Swain Funeral Home. Interment: Pine Crest Cemetery in Vidalia. Swain Funeral Home, Inc. Baxley, GA. Savannah Morning News May 9, 2010. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on May 9, 2010. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=betty-wyll-sammons-lucy&pid=142585181 Find A Grave Memorial# 52156072.  http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52156072

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Davis LeWayne Pebo (

 Davis, LeWayne "Pebo" (1960-2010)
 
 Mr. LeWayne “Pebo” Davis (July 30, 1960-May 8, 2010)
 
Mt. Vernon, Mr. LeWayne “Pebo” Davis, age 49 of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Alston. He was a native of Montgomery County, living there most of his life, and in Lumber City for thirteen years. He was the owner of Davis Construction Company, and attended the Lotts Creek Church of God. He loved his family and his career dearly.
 
Mr. Davis is survived by one son, Wayne R. Davis of Valdosta, three daughters, Jenna R. Davis of Lumber City; Alana Stanley and Marlana Stanley both of Lumber City, his parents, Leon and Marie Davis of Mt. Vernon, his mother, Cleopra Davis of Vidalia, two sisters, Joyce Carver of Vidalia; and Marie Conner of Soperton, two brothers, Irving Davis of McMinnville, Tennessee, six grandchildren, Hannah and Noah Davis, Matthew Foskey, Tyler and Bryan Dukes, and Jackson Smith, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 10th at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Henry Dowd officiating. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery in Montgomery County.
 
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.

 http://www.RonaldVHall.com/obituaries/obituary.php?id=24893
 
Find A Grave Memorial# 52139584
 
Davis, LeWayne 52139584
b. Jul. 30, 1960 d. May 8, 2010
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Walker Cemetery Cedar Road, Alston, Montgomery County, Georgia, USA.
 

Thursday, May 6, 2010

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

McArthur, Weston (-2010).

McArthur, Weston (-2010).
 
Mr. Weston McArthur (-April 28, 2010). 
 
MT. VERNON, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, GEORGIA - Mr. Weston McArthur, died April 28, 2010. Survivors: Eleanor McArthur, Christopher, Darryl McArthur, Cheryl Debaggis, Wasteen Carswell McArthur and Annie Pearl Williams. Visitation: Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral: 12 noon Thursday at St. John A.M.E. Church, Ailey, GA. Interment: McKinnon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, GA. Vidalia Funeral Home. Savannah Morning News May 5, 2010. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on May 5, 2010. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=weston-mcarthur&pid=142502459 Find A Grave Memorial# 52005397. http://www.FindAGrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=McArthur&GSiman=1&GScid=35276&GRid=52005397&
McKinnon Cemetery, Ailey, Montgomery County, Georgia  USA. Interactive map and GPS data: GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 32.19220, Longitude: -82.58640.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Khun, Betty V Pittman (1932-2010)

Khun, Betty V. Pittman (1932-2010)
 

 
Betty V. (Pittman) Kuhn (Aug. 5, 1932-May 1, 2010).

 

1932-2010

 
Betty V. Kuhn, 77, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, at home with loved ones in Acworth after an extended illness.

She was born in Toombs County on Aug. 5, 1932, to John W. and Carrie Belle Pittman. She lived in Toombs County and then Savannah until she joined the USAF. She received the Good Conduct Medal and Soldier of the Month Award for her service. She then lived in Texas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Thailand, Virginia, Minnesota and had moved to Acworth three years ago, living with her daughter Karla Cooper.

She worked as a dental technician in the USAF, a crypto-operator and courier for OICC in Bangkok, Thailand, a data processor for US Navy at Indian Head Md., for the U.S. Postal Service in Uvalda and she owned and operated Kuhn's General Store in Toombs County.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 42 years, Lt. Col. Charles M. Kuhn USAF (ret.); sister, Ossie P. Allen, and brothers, Clifford, John "Clyde," Felton, Billy, Richard, and David Tye Pittman.

She is survived by daughters. Signe M. Anderson (Walter) of Glennville and Karla R. Cooper (Todd) of Acworth; eight grandchildren: Amber A. Oliver (Jason) of Montgomery, Ala., Wendy L. Houser (Tim), Strafford, Mo., Charles "Chuck" M. Cooper (Christine) of Auburn, Ala., Jonathan C. Cooper (Beth) of Syrmna, Tamara A. Wood (Tim) of Bartow, Fla., Billy Anderson (Tanika) of Walthourville, Bobby Anderson (Rhonda) of Hinesville and Hollis L. Hill (Sean) of Black Creek; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine P. Eddinger of Lyons; brothers, Hoyt Pittman of Uvalda, Jesse (Betty) Pittman and Broadus (Joyce) Pittman, both of Lyons; brothers-in- laws, Richard Kuhn (Gloria) and Chris Kuhn (Marlene), both of Napa, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Pittman, Ruby Pittman, both of Lyons, Rita Pittman of Ootlewah, Tenn., Faye Pittman of Cordele, Carolyn K. Nelson of Napa and Margie K. Marks of Iron River, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 7. Family visitation and service will follow, 7-8 p.m. at The Cremation Society of the South in Marietta. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., at a later date.

Arrangements are being made by Marietta Southcare Funeral Home (770) 427-9292.
 
Published in the Coastal Courier from 5/4/2010.
 
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Find A Grave Memorial# 51990540.
 
LTC Charles Max Kuhn (1927-1993)
 
Birth: 1927
Death: 1993

 
Burial: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. Plot: 3-AA, 46, 1
 
 
Created by: Anne Cady. Record added: Apr 07, 2010. Find A Grave Memorial# 50765750.
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John W. Pittman
 
Birth: May 20, 1893
Death: Jun. 12, 1996 [Edit Dates]

Husband of Carrie Burns Pittman.  
 
Family links:  Spouse:   Carrie Burns Pittman (1896 - 1972)*
 
Burial: Hardens Methodist Chapel, Johnson Corner, Toombs County, Georgia, USA.
 
 
Created by: Calvin Kyle Bobbitt. Record added: Jun 08, 2005. Find A Grave Memorial# 11127169.
 
 
 
Carrie Burns Pittman
 
Birth: Mar. 10, 1896
Death: Jun. 27, 1972

Wife of John W. Pittman.  
 
Family links:  Spouse:   John W. Pittman (1893 - 1996)
 
 
Burial: Hardens Methodist Chapel, Johnson Corner, Toombs County, Georgia, USA.

 
Created by: Calvin Kyle Bobbitt. Record added: Jun 08, 2005. Find A Grave Memorial# 11127175.
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Phillips, Louvenia Logan (1921-2010)

Phillips, Louvenia Logan (1921-2010)
 

 
Louvenia (Logan) Phillips       Mar 5, 1921 - Mon May 03, 2010
 
Louvenia Logan Phillips, age 89 of Lyons, died Monday, May 3, 2010 in the Bethany Nursing Center of Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Oak Park, living in Mt. Vernon for ten years, and in Toombs County most of her life. She was a homemaker, and was employed at Lyons Manufacturing for several years. She was a member of Lotts Creek Church of God near Mt. Vernon, and was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Phillips, one son, Roy Phillips, two daughters, Dealva Hamilton and Loretta Hardin, and eleven siblings.
 
Mrs. Phillips is survived by one daughter, Aldene Phillips Colson of Lyons, a daughter-in-law, Judy Phillips of Lyons, a son-in-law, Mac Hamilton of Mt. Vernon, nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5th at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Creamer officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Park City Cemetery.
 
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
 
 
Mrs. Louvenia Logan Phillips, Lyons
Monday, 03 May 2010

May 03--  Mrs. Louvenia Logan Phillips, age 89 of Lyons, died Monday,

May 3, 2010 in the Bethany Nursing Center of Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Oak Park, living in Mt. Vernon for ten years, and in Toombs County most of her life. She was a homemaker, and was employed at Lyons Manufacturing for several years. She was a member of Lotts Creek Church of God near Mt. Vernon, and was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Phillips, one son, Roy Phillips, two daughters, Dealva Hamilton and Loretta Hardin, and eleven siblings.

Mrs. Phillips is survived by one daughter, Aldene Phillips Colson of Lyons, a daughter-in-law, Judy Phillips of Lyons, a son-in-law, Mac Hamilton of Mt. Vernon, nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5th at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Creamer officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Park City Cemetery.

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

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.

 
Louvenia Logan Phillips
 
Birth: May 5, 1921
Oak Park (Emanuel County)
Emanuel County
Georgia, USA
Death: May 3, 2010
Vidalia
Toombs County
Georgia, USA

Mrs. Louvenia Logan Phillips, age 89 of Lyons, died Monday, May 3, 2010 in the Bethany Nursing Center of Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Oak Park, living in Mt. Vernon for ten years, and in Toombs County most of her life. She was a homemaker, and was employed at Lyons Manufacturing for several years. She was a member of Lotts Creek Church of God near Mt. Vernon, and was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Phillips, one son, Roy Phillips, two daughters, Dealva Hamilton and Loretta Hardin, and eleven siblings.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by one daughter, Aldene Phillips Colson of Lyons, a daughter-in-law, Judy Phillips of Lyons, a son-in-law, Mac Hamilton of Mt. Vernon, nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
 
Burial: Oak Park City Cemetery, Oak Park, Emanuel County, Georgia, USA
 

 
Created by: Judy Dixon Carter. Record added: May 03, 2010. Find A Grave Memorial# 51956675. 

 

 

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Clifton John F Johnny (1949-2010)

Clifton, John F. "Johnny" (1949-2010)
 

Mr. John F. "Johnny" Clifton (November 28, 1949-April 30, 2010).  

 

AILEY - Mr. John F. "Johnny" Clifton, 60, died Friday. Survivors: wife, Gloria Joseph Clifton; children, Candice Clifton and Derek Clifton and Clay Clifton; mother, Mary C. Clifton; mother-in-law, Margaret Joseph, and other relatives. Funeral: 2 p.m., Sunday in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home. Interment: Pinecrest Cemetery. Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, Vidalia. Savannah Morning News May 2, 2010. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.SavannahNow.com/obituaries Published in Savannah Morning News on May 2, 2010. http://www.Legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=john-f-clifton-johnny&pid=142394091 (Nov 28, 1949 - Fri Apr 30, 2010)
Ailey,
Mr. John F. “Johnny” Clifton, age 60 of Ailey, died Friday, April 30, 2010 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, and a 1967 Graduate of Montgomery County High School. He was a farmer for many years, and in 1981 was named “Man of the Year” in the Soil and Water Conservation Monthly. He was employed with Weyerhaeuser of Lyons for ten years, and was the Executive Director of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce for ten years. He was a member of the Higgston Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his father, T.R. Clifton on April 9th 2010.
 
Mr. Clifton is survived by his wife, Gloria Joseph Clifton of Ailey, three children, Candice Clifton and Derek Clifton of Savannah and Clay Clifton of Ailey, his mother, Mary C. Clifton of Ailey, his mother-in-law, Margaret Joseph, a sister-in-law, Darla Kicklighter of both of Glennville, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He loved and was loved by his friends and family.
 
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend David Blalock and Reverend Mark Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Cemetery.
 
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 pm.
 

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway Suite 1 Marietta, GA 30067, or by visiting their website at www.AmericanHeart.org