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Brenda Thompkins - August 07, 1952 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Brenda Martin Thompkins, age 69, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home after an extended illness.  Born in Lumberton, NC and growing up in the Carolinas, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Lee Britt, and Marshall Martin both of North Carolina.  She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, sister, and granddaughter, Amber.  She spent twenty years of her life as a nurse caring for others, and the majority of the rest of her years as a homemaker taking care of her family.

Brenda enjoyed time with her family, riding the motorcycle and hunting with her husband, her animals, and her goldfish pond built by her son.

Brenda leaves a life of love and loving memories including fifty years of marriage leaving behind her husband, David “Ricky” Thompkins; daughter Angela Clifton, a son David Thompkins, a daughter Jessica Thompkins, two grandchildren, Meghan Griffin, and Joshua Clifton, along with several other beloved family members and friends.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 and will gather at Ricky and Brenda’s home, 656 Hobson Wells, Road, Mt. Vernon.

The funeral service will be Monday, April 25th, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor John D. Griffin officiating.  Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Mikey Clifton, Scottie Griffin, Shawn Weeks, Chad Coleman, Bobby Johnson, Leon “Little Len” Edge.

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Polly Aycock - June 02, 1929 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Pauline O'dell Aycock of Colquitt died Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence. She was of the Methodist Faith and a retired LPN.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Aycock, Sr., two sons, James David Aycock, Jr., and Franklin Leroy Aycock, Sr., one daughter, Joy Foushi, and her parents, Clarence and Mae Thompson O'dell.

She is survived by one daughter, Martha (Bobby) Widner of Colquitt, GA; two daughters-in-law, Jill Aycock of Fort White, FL, and Sheryl Aycock of Charleston, SC; six grandchildren, David Fain Hatfield, Mary Leigh (Lee) Harper, Franklin Leroy Aycock, Jr., Raina Elizabeth Widner, Leslie David Widner, and James Anthony (Brianna) Widner; numerous great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at Smyrna United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Smyrna UMC from 3:00 until just prior to the service.

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Edward "T-Bone" Otis Smith - May 18, 1934 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Edward Otis “T-Bone” Smith, age 87, of Lyons, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home after a brief illness.  He was a native of Lyons, and was a 1954 graduate of Lyons High School where he played halfback for the Bulldogs.  He moved to Atlanta where he earned his certification for Tool and Die, and in 1959 moved to Brunswick where met his future bride.  Later, he moved to St. Mary’s and was owner/operator of Smith Tool and Die, before returning to Lyons in 1973.  In 1983, he moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and then retired to Lyons in 1996.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lyons, which he dearly loved, a member of John Durst Sunday School Class, and played church Santa Claus for several years.  He enjoyed golf, woodworking and people.  Preceding him in death were his parents, Lee Otis Smith and Queen Hughes Smith; and two brothers, Daniel L. Smith and Jack W. Smith.

His family includes his wife of sixty-two years, LaWana Cook Smith of Lyons; two children, Chris Edward Smith of Lyons, and Catherine Elizabeth Smith Clayton and husband Michael of Columbia, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Chelsey Clayton and fiancé Eric Fitzsimmons, Scarlett Clayton Collins and husband Buford, and Michael William Dean Clayton; one great-grandson, Colton Clayton Stuckey, all of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Clara Dean Helms of Lyons; several nieces and nephews, and a special family friend, Sam NeSmith.

The funeral service will be Friday, April 22nd, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Lyons with Pastor Randall Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at the Lyons City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church of Lyons from 9:00 a.m. until just prior to the service.

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James Edward Coulter, Sr. - April 16, 1944 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. James Edward Coulter, Sr., age 78, of the Normantown Community, died Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up there and Pensacola, Florida.  He was a 1975 graduate with honors at Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.  He began his career at Georgia State Prison in Reidsville, and later transferred to Coastal State Prison in Garden City where he retired as Senior Correctional Counselor, after a combined thirty-four years of service.  He moved to Vidalia in 2004, was a US Navy veteran, a member of the American Legion, and member of the Lyons Free Will Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and studying God's Word.  Preceding him in death was his parents, Dale Melville Coulter and Grace Voncile Cumbie Coulter; stepfather, Kelly Barricella; two siblings, Lloyd G. Coulter and Patricia E. Coulter; and lifetime special best friend, Zedrie “Zed” Cecil Godwin, also known as Jimmy.

His family includes his wife, Judy S. Coulter of Normantown; five children, Dale M. Coulter and wife Susan of Yulee, Florida, James “Jimmy” E. Coulter, Jr., Angela Lynn Davis and husband Ryan, all of Springfield, Melody Lynn Robinson and husband Robbie of Normantown, and Angie G. Pittman and Jeff Coleman of Wrightsville; one brother, Dale E. Coulter; two sisters, Christina M. Wilson and husband Fred, and Shirley A. Hannah and husband David; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, April 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at Lyons Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Wilson officiating.

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Damon C. Powell - April 11, 1972 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Damon C. Powell, age 50, of Vidalia, died Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and lived there until moving to Vidalia in 2009.  He worked for FMC Corporation in Jacksonville as a truck driver for seventeen years, and more recently he worked with DOT Foods and Lark Builders.  He attended Calvary on Aimwell and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry W. Powell.

His family includes his wife of thirty-five years, Frances C. Powell of Vidalia; three children, Damon Powell and Cody J. Powell, both of Statesboro, and Brooke S. Powell of Vidalia; one granddaughter, Britleigh Powell of Vidalia; his mother, Sharon M. Stewart and husband John of Hiawassee; and one sister, Christen S. Winters of Auburn, Washington.

A graveside funeral service will be Thursday, April 21st at 3:00 p.m. at the South Thompson Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Efton Green officiating.

The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 2:00 p.m. until just prior to the service.

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Thomas D Johnson - March 04, 1941 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Thomas D Johnson, age 81, of Macon, Ga, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, after an extended illness.  He was a native of the Long Pond Community in Montgomery County. He graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Georgia Southern College with a degree in Industrial Technology and Engineering in 1964.

After graduation, Thomas moved to Macon, Ga, where he spent many years as a dedicated member of Sertoma Club, where he served as president for several years. He enjoyed an active membership in Middle Georgia Toastmasters and was an invested part of the Dale Carnegie Association. He spent a lifetime working in sales, and as a business owner, in the petroleum industry.

Thomas served his country as a member of the Air National Guard from 1966 through 1971, when he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in the 165th Support Squadron.

Thomas is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. AC Johnson of Long Pond, as well as an infant sister.

Mr. Johnson is survived by Dottie Kea Johnson of Macon, Ga, daughter, Melanie Dee Langston and husband Glen, their two children, Caroline and Kathryn, sons Carter and Warren, Carter’s wife Tracy, their children, Joseph, Camille, Caroline, Sara Fletcher, Emma, and Jack, and Warren’s wife Andi, their children Alexander and Abby.  His brother, Daniel P Johnson and his wife Lynn of Cleveland, Ga., and one niece, Jordan Kuhn, her husband Erick, and their son Parker.  In addition, Thomas is survived by many loving and devoted cousins.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 Thursday, April 21st, in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Nita Crump officiating.  A graveside service will follow in the Long Pond Cemetery. Following the service, family and friends are invited to father together for a casual lunch at the Long Pond Community House,

Contributions may be made to the Long Pond Community Trust Fund, C/O Mark Manning, 3503 Hwy 221 South, Mt. Vernon, GA 30445.

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Kent Clifton - March 06, 1973 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Kent Clifton, age 49, of Lyons, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  He was born March 6, 1973, in Georgetown, South Carolina.  He lived most of his life in Toombs County where he graduated high school in 1992.  Preceding him in death was Chasity Clifton.

His family includes three sons, Bradley Clifton and wife Christina, Hunter Clifton, and Braxton Clifton; his parents, Ken Clifton and Kay Landreth; one grandchild, William Clifton; three sisters, Renee Gilreath and husband Troy, Candi Barnett and husband Tim, and Leah Winton and husband Marc; and six nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be Thursday, April 14th, at 3:30 p.m. at the Clifton Family Cemetery with Pastor Steven Toole officiating.

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Mina Alice DeLaVergne - December 27, 1939 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mina Alice DeLaVergne found rest in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  Born in Tampa, Florida, Mina was a 1957 graduate of H.B. Plant High School and a 1961 graduate of Weslyan College in Macon, Georgia.  She was married in 1959 to Dr. Robert H. DeJarnette, Jr. and spent most of her married life in Vidalia, Georgia.  In 1978, she moved back to Tampa to be near family and friends.  She was an active member of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church in Tampa where she participated in Sunday School and many Bible studies and was ordained as a Ruling Elder.  After retirement, she returned to Vidalia in 2013 to be near her children and grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis Gilman and Helen Thompson DeLaVergne; her brother, L.G."Ted" DeLaVergne, Jr. and her nephew, Daniel DeLaVergne.

She is survived by her children, Helen D. Payne (John) and Robert H. DeJarnette, III (Roseann); grandchildren, Will Payne (Jennifer), Sarah P. Maddox (Josh), Hank DeJarnette and Martin DeJarnette; great-grandsons, Wyatt, Elliot and Oliver Payne; sister-in-law, Robin DeLaVergne; nephew, John DeLaVergne (Valerie); and many beloved cousins.

The family expresses deep appreciation to caregivers Priscilla Costen, Bettye George, Gwen Hendrix, Lula Hilbert and Maggie McLeod.

The funeral service will be Thursday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Vidalia First United Methodist Church, Activity Center with Pastor Jim Smith officiating.  A graveside service will follow on Monday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa, Florida.

The family will receive friends at the Vidalia First United Methodist Church, Activity Center from 10:00 until just prior to the service.

Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Vidalia First United Methodist Church, PO Box 150, Vidalia, GA 30475 or Grace Community Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1848, Vidalia, GA 30475.

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Jakob "Jake" Tyler Lively - November 01, 2003 - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Jakob Tyler “Jake” Lively, age 18, of Vidalia, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home after a brief illness.  He was a native of Toombs County and lived there all of his life.  He was a senior at Toombs County High School and was a recent graduate of the Class of 2022.  Jake loved baseball, duck and quail hunting, listening to music while riding around in his truck, playing with his dogs, dirt track racing and spending time with his mama.  He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Jack and Nadine Dickerson, and Roy Clements, Sr. and Betty Jean Clements.

His family includes his mother,  Amanda Clements of Vidalia; his father, John Roy Lively of Stillmore; grandparents, Roy and Jackie Clements of Cedar Crossing; aunts and uncles, Kim and Destry Henry of Dudley, Billy and Mandy Lively of Swainsboro, Janice and Larry Davis of Cedar Crossing, Jimmie Sue Wilkes, Raiford Blount and Jerris Blount all of Lyons, Louise and Jerry Hitchcock, and Robbie Clements and wife Samantha all of Cedar Crossing; cousins, Jaxon Clements of Cedar Crossing, Nate Clements of Swainsboro, Melanie Clements of Hazlehurst, Melanie and Brandon Bowen, Ross Bowen and Georgana Bowen, all of Vidalia, Brad Davis and Priscilla Sikes of Cedar Crossing, and several other cousins; special family friends, Ronnie and Mikki Kilgore, Dakota Kilgore and Jake’s girlfriend, Makenzie Kilgore, all of Lyons.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 13th, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Reece Mincey and Pastor Billy Bratton officiating.  Burial will follow at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum in Swainsboro.

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

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Fenton Lee Talley - January 10, 1934 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Fenton Lee Talley, age 88, of the Ohoopee Community, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a native of Ohoopee in Toombs County, attended Ohoopee School, and was a 1952 graduate of Lyons High School.  He worked with Seaboard Coastline Railroad, which later became CSX where he later retired.  He was a member of the Ohoopee Baptist Church and Lyons Masonic Lodge #49.  Earlier in his life, he enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, was an excellent whistler of popular tunes, and he always loved local and American history.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Zelma Jarriel Talley; parents, Hovas Talley and Earline Shepard Talley; and one brother, William Harley Talley.

His family includes four children, Timothy L. Talley of Jonesboro, Jeanne Talley Fitzgibbons of Orange Beach, Alabama, Phillip B. Talley of Jonesboro, and Lisa Talley Henderson and husband Craig of Flowery Branch; three grandchildren, Randy C. Fitzgibbons and wife Lorie of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Nicholas Henderson and wife Laurel of Suwanee, and Joshua Henderson of Huntsville, Alabama; three great-grandchildren, Maya Fitzgibbons, Beck Fitzgibbons, and Adelyn Fitzgibbons; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, April 12th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ohoopee Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Dupree and Johnny McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at the Ohoopee Community Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Ohoopee Baptist Church on Tuesday morning from 10:00 until just prior to the service.

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Randy Duncan - July 03, 1958 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Randy F. Duncan, age 63, of the Charlotteville Community in Montgomery County, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home after a brief illness.  He lived in Charlotteville all of his life, and was a 1976 graduate of Montgomery County High School.  He was a carpenter and worked at Hazlehurst Mills for many years.  He enjoyed yard work and woodworking.  He is preceded in death by a son, Jeremy Willis; parents, Franklin Duncan and Lorene Adams Duncan; and sister, Janice Duncan Miller.

His family includes his wife, Cindy Floyd Duncan; one sister-in-law, Sandra Adams of Lumber City; and one nephew, Lance Miller and wife Tina Pollett Miller of Charlotteville.

A graveside memorial service will be Friday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Moseley Cemetery near Uvalda.

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Daniel "Boonie" Matthews - February 16, 1970 - April 06, 2022

Departed: 04/06/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Daniel “Boonie” Matthews, age 52, of the Normantown Community, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home after a sudden illness.  He was a native of Toombs County and lived all of his life in Normantown.  He was an industrial electrician, a member of IBEW Local #1579, worked at nuclear power plants around the country, and currently was working at Plant Vogtle.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, grilling, gardening, and he was a Christian.  Preceding him death was his childhood sweetheart and wife of thirty years, Beverly “Doodle” Clark Matthews; and father, Danny Byron Matthews.

His family includes two children, Justin Daniel Matthews and wife Jordan of Normantown, and Dawn Matthews Graham and husband Richard of Lyons; his mother, Dale Monroe Matthews of Lyons; six grandchildren, Cali Love, Coewyn Manring, Caedyn Daniel Manring, Ava Matthews, Ben Graham, and Allie-Ann Graham; one sister, Darlene Smith and husband Lee of Lyons; two brothers, David Matthews and wife Sandy, and Dean Matthews, all of Lyons; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be Sunday, April 10th, at 3:00 p.m. at Ohoopee Community Cemetery with Pastor Michael Godbee officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:30.

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Aubrey Sands - July 02, 1942 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Aubrey Sands, age 79, of Lyons, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  He was a native of Tattnall County and grew up in the Mendes Community.  He was a 1960 graduate of Glennville High School and lived in Glennville most of his life until moving to Lyons in 2004.  He retired from Union Camp as maintenance supervisor and also served in the Army National Guard for many years.   He was a member of Cedar Crossing Baptist Church and enjoyed the fellowship, activities and time spent with friends and family, in addition to the many, many fishing trips over the years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Prentice Sands and Claudine Ray Sands; three brothers-in-law, Denny Thompson, Theron Thompson and Troy Herndon.

His family includes his wife of forty-one years, Georgia Sands; two sons, Michael Sands and Tracy Sands; three grandsons, Tyler, Matthew and Dillan; three sisters, Kathleen “Sis” Thompson, Patsy Davis (Larry) and Pandy Folsom (Bobby); numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, April 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Reece Mincey officiating.  Burial will follow at Zaidee Advent Christian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 1:30 until just prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, PO Box 57, Uvalda, GA 30473.

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Elbert "Stub" Earl Reynolds - June 29, 1942 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Elbert Earl “Stub” Reynolds, age 79, of Uvalda, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a native of Toombs County, and lived there and Montgomery County all of his life.  He logged all of his life, and with Cato Timber for many years.  He was Baptist by faith, and he enjoyed gardening, yard work, and spending time with his grandchildren.  Preceding him in death was a stepdaughter, Barbara Cason; great-granddaughter, Addelyn Cox; parents, Elbert Reynolds and Lovie Grace Rollins Reynolds; twin sister, Flossie Reynolds; and brother, Billy Reynolds.

His family includes Patsy Wade of Uvalda; two daughters, Pam Reynolds Williams and husband Dan of Uvalda, and Patricia Ann Reynolds Bratton of Milledgeville; two stepchildren, Melissa Hutcheson and husband Chad of Oak Park, and Michael Wade of Uvalda; one sister, Betty Reynolds Caves of Cedar Crossing; two brothers, Bobby Reynolds and wife Juanita of Cedar Crossing, and Jimmy Reynolds of Vidalia; eight grandchildren, Cody Williams and wife Erin of Hazlehurst, Jessi Williams of Watkinsville, Jake Bratton of Milledgeville, Courtney Cox and Michael Adams of Baxley, Jonathan Cox and wife Katie of Statesboro, Tyler Hadden and wife Lauren, Kyle Hutcheson, all of Vidalia, and Brent Hutcheson and wife Taylor of Oak Park; eleven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Thursday, April 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Reece Mincey officiating.  Burial will follow at the Cedar Crossing Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 until just prior to the service.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to The Hope House Ministry for Men, 2715 Hwy 56 West, Uvalda, GA 30473.

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Ricky Martin Burkett - September 19, 1982 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Ricky Martin Burkett, age 39, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  He was a native of Toombs County, attended Vidalia Comprehensive High School and lived in Vidalia most of his life.  He was a pipefitter, working with Saks Plumbing and Heating Corporation and also with Wild Boar Plumbing.  He enjoyed listening to music, composing music and poetic lyrics, the outdoors, being with people and spending time with his sons.

His family includes two sons, Gabriel L. Burkett of Vidalia and Carson J. Burkett of Rincon; his mother, Cally Brantley Kelley and husband Todd of Soperton, his father, Ricky Burkett of Tarrytown; maternal grandfather, James Brantley and wife Louise of Vidalia; two brothers, Ross L. Burkett of Soperton and Max Burkett of Reidsville; two sisters, Carolyn Harden of Vidalia and Whitney Burkett of Reidsville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

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Harvey C. Sears, Jr. - March 28, 1940 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Harvey C. Sears, Jr., age 82, of the McGregor Community in Montgomery County, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born and raised in the Shiloh Community in Wheeler County, and lived in McGregor most of his life.  He worked at Ailey Manufacturing, Oxford Industries, Piggy Wiggly Southern, Edwin I. Hatch Plant, and retired from Hardaway Construction Company.  He was a member of McGregor Presbyterian Church, and he enjoyed farming and fishing.  Preceding him in death was an infant son, Jonathan Carl Sears; granddaughter, Cassy Dorsey; parents, Harvey Carlos Sears, Sr. and Lola Bell Lowery Sears; and a sister, Marie Sears.

His family includes his wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn O’Neal Sears of McGregor; two daughters, Cathy Dorsey and husband Terry of Lyons, and Cheryl Sears Gore and husband Scott of McGregor; one sister, Della Ann Sears Kitchens of Lumber City; four brothers, Austin Sears and wife Bonnie of Vidalia, Rusty Sears, Randy Sears, and Greg Sears, all of Hazlehurst; three grandchildren, Buck Dorsey and wife Cheyenne of Lyons, Mason Gore and Sierra Coleman of Vidalia, and Kate Dorsey and Jaland Kelly of Mt. Vernon; five great-grandchildren, Ava, Rylee, Jrake, Harmony, and Bailee; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be Monday, April 4th, at 12:00 noon at McCrimmon Cemetery with Pastor Wayne McDaniel officiating.

In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McGregor Presbyterian Church, c/o John Somers, Jr. PO Box 2281, Vidalia, GA 30475.

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Sallie Ruth Sprouse - November 01, 1940 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Sallie Ruth Wood Sprouse, age 81, of Vidalia, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Treutlen County Health and Rehab in Soperton after an extended illness.  She was a native of Soperton, living in Florida for many years, and moving to Vidalia in 2002.  She retired from nursing, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Lyons.  Preceding her in death is her husband, George Allen Sprouse; two daughters, Jessica Elaine Ferguson and Elizabeth Davis; and parents, Eschol Wood and Bertie Clements Wood; one sister, Mallie Needer; and her furbaby, Doc.

Her family includes one daughter, Sherrie Sellers of East Dublin; one brother, Pastor Ray Wood and wife Christy of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Bonnie Faye Collins and husband Tommy of Lyons; one son-in-law, Rusty Davis of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; four grandchildren,  Michael Sellers of Dublin, Kristy Davis of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Misty Harper and Trent Ferguson, both of Winder; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a special friend, Alice Kight; and her furbaby, Tom.

A graveside funeral will be Tuesday, April 5th, at 11:00 a.m. at Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Treutlen County with Pastor Ray Wood officiating.

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

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Ave., Mt. Vernon, GA 30445.

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Deloris Powell - April 12, 1940 - April 02, 2022

Departed: 04/02/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Deloris Holland Powell, age 81, of Vidalia, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  She was a native of Toombs County and grew up in the Johnson Corner Community.  She was a 1958 graduate of Lyons High School, and she lived in Vidalia and Uvalda most of her life.  She retired from the Toombs County Tax Assessors after twenty years, and she attended Edmond Chapel Church of God and Uvalda Baptist Church.  She enjoyed driving her truck and seeing the countryside, sewing, spending time with her family, reading her Bible, and she loved her Lord.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Ward Holland, Sr. and Stella Bazemore Holland; three sisters, Louise Holland, Derotha Holland Rocker, and Helen Holland Higgs; two brothers, Pete Holland and Joe Holland, Jr. and her devoted friend, Gary Osborne.

Her family includes two sons, Glynn Powell and Brian Powell of Vidalia; three grandchildren, Reed Powell of Ashville, North Carolina, and Nicholas Powell and Caroline Powell of Vidalia; numerous nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Pamela Daughtry of Vidalia.

The funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5th, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Reece Mincey and Gary Martin officiating.  Burial will follow at Edmond Chapel Church of God Cemetery.

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

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Pearl Lundy - June 01, 1928 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Pearl Chester Lundy, age 93, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at Meadows Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia after an extended illness.  She was born in Johnson County, living there and Laurens County as a child, and grew up in Bradenton, Florida.  She married her late husband in 1949, and they lived in the southern U.S., including Hawaii.  She moved to Vidalia in 1966, and retired from TG&Y Department Store.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vidalia, the Steadfast Sunday School Class, and the Eastern Star.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Dallas Stewart Lundy; parents, Milo Eugene Chester and Minnie Lee Wynn Chester; son-in-law, Hugh Tomlin; grandson, Wyatt C. Tomlin; and seven siblings, Rudolph Chester, Eugene Chester, Bobby Chester, Rose Chester Strickland, Mary Chester Carter, Frances Chester Baumgardner, and Ila Mae Chester.

Her family includes four children, James S. Lundy and wife Denise of the Five Points Community, Carol L. Tomlin of Vidalia, Gail L. Hill and husband Jimmy of East Point, and Reverend Angela Pooley and husband David of Hickory, North Carolina; one brother, Clifton Chester of Highpoint, North Carolina, and two sisters, Sandra Chester Graham of Rockledge, and Shirley Chester Hardy of Lothair; five grandchildren, Erin Griner of Nashville, Georgia, Stephanie Whitley and husband Paul of Ailey, Timmons Tomlin of Pooler, and Charles Wesley Edenfield and wife Beth of Lyons, and Dallas A. Pooley of Hickory, North Carolina; three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Monday, April 4th, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Joey Diers officiating.  Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 until just prior to the service.

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Lavon Trulock - September 28, 1955 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Ms. Lavon Floyd Trulock, age 66 of Vidalia, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness.  Born in Atlanta on September 28, 1955, she grew up in Mt. Vernon, and attended Montgomery County High School.  She lived most of her life in Mt. Vernon, Vidalia and in Collins for twenty-two years.  She served in the Army National Guard, worked at Glenwood Nursing Home, waitressed and drove a taxi.  She was a member of Oasis Church of God in Lyons.  She loved animals, especially cats and dogs.  Preceding her in death was her son, Shawn Floyd; and parents, Sydney Frank Floyd, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth White Floyd.

Her family includes two grandchildren, Jade Floyd of Dublin, and Rome Floyd of Pennsylvania; two brothers, Allen Floyd and wife Susan of Lyons, and Danny Floyd and wife Debbie of Roberta; and nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be Monday, April 4th, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with Bishop Gilbert Wommack officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday morning from 9:30 until 10:30.

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Michael Hitchcock - November 01, 1966 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Michael Hitchcock, age 55, of the Ohoopee Community, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home after an extended illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, and was a 1984 graduate of Toombs Central School.  He retired after twenty-three years from Georgia State Prison in Reidsville as a correctional officer, and currently was working with Trane in Vidalia.  He was Baptist by faith, and enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track racing, and spending time with his grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his brother, William David Hitchcock.

His family includes his wife, Janell Hester of Ohoopee; parents, Louise and Jerry Hitchcock; one sister, Vicki Kramer and husband Melvin of Cedar Crossing; one stepson, Eric Cook and wife Rosie of Ohoopee; three grandchildren, Peyton, Michael, and Danni; one niece, Jodi Kramer; one nephew, Jeremy Kramer.

The funeral service will be Friday, April 1st, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Reece Mincey and Pastor Myrtice Shipes officiating.  Burial will follow in Cedar Crossing Cemetery.

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

Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Paul Anderson Youth Home, PO Box 525, Vidalia, GA 30475.

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Ray Hamilton - November 23, 1938 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Ray Hamilton, age 83, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  He was a native of the Kibbee Community and attended Kibbee schools before graduating from Vidalia High School in 1957.  He retired after thirty years from Brewton-Parker College in Mt. Vernon as Supervisor of Plant Operations Manager.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Vidalia, and was a former member of Sons of Confederacy Veterans.  He was an antique collector, enjoying hunting, and loved his family very much.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Tyson Hamilton; his former wife, Faye Spivey; and infant granddaughter; parents, Willie Bernard Hamilton and Lucy Rae McDonald Hamilton; one sister, Diane Hamilton Coursey; and one brother, Billy Hamilton.

His family includes three children, Mitch Hamilton and wife Donna of Lyons, Ben Hamilton of Statesboro, and Lourae Hamilton Clements of Richmond County; four grandchildren, Laura Hamilton Dowd and husband Taylor of Lyons, Madison Hamilton Thompson and husband Jake of Sylvania, Shelby Clements and Radley Clements, both of Rincon; two great-grandchildren, Rachel Dowd and Hamp Thompson; one brother, Bobby Hamilton and wife Jenny of Vidalia; several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Sandra Holland.

A graveside funeral service will be Friday, April 1st, at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Cemetery with Reverend Murray Ward officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

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Margie Patrick - September 27, 1936 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Margie Higgs Patrick passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family after a long illness.  She was the sixth of eleven children born to Festus and Ofa Rollison Higgs.  She was born in Lyons and raised in the Ohoopee Community.  Her adult life took her to Alabama, Montana, Michigan, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee.  She attended elementary school in Ohoopee and high school completing the 11th grade in Lyons.  She was a talented seamstress and was sought after by all the local manufacturing companies to work in their Sample and Design departments.   She also worked in a shoe factory and in Detroit at the Plymouth Motor Company.  She always made her clothes and the clothes of her children.  She would design and make patterns out of paper grocery bags.  As a single mother for a period of time, she worked three jobs.  She sewed for others and made costumes for clogging dancers, worked at the sewing factory and worked at the Yorke Restaurant on weekends.  Flea markets were her passion, but the job that gave her the most pleasure was being a wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved her family.  Her home was always full.  From the time her oldest child was born in 1955, until the end of 2021, she had children in her home.  She and her husband had never lived alone.  She not only had raised her children, but many others as well.  She joined the Ohoopee Baptist Church when she was six years old.  She mostly attended Baptist churches, but in recent years attended Oasis Church of God.  Her most favorite part of church was always Sunday school.  She loved to listen to SBN Channel and Donnie Swaggart.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and seven siblings, Hulan Higgs, Mildred Higgs Hodgson, Meldra Higgs Collins, Winston Higgs, Mary Higgs Graham, Jean Higgs Herndon and Doris Higgs Morrison.

She is survived by her husband, Mr. Charlie Patrick of Lyons; three children, DiAnne Link and husband Mike of Vidalia, Andrew Jarriel and wife Debbie of York, South Carolina and Ray Patrick and wife Carolyn of Vidalia; two stepsons, Ernie Patrick and L.C. Patrick of Vidalia; seven grandchildren, Heath Pittman, Nathan Pittman, Jennifer Barsoum, Heather Patrick, Justin Patrick, Andrea Jarriel and Misty Herrin; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one brother, Rollison Butch Higgs of Lyons; two sisters, Dorothy Cobb of Lyons and Joyce Allen of Alabama; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Ohoopee Community Cemetery.  Services will be conducted by Pastor Nathan Pittman, her grandson.

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

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James E. Fowler - February 01, 1938 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. James E. Fowler, age 84, of the Long Pond Community, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia after an extended illness.  He was a native of Cedar Crossing, and attended Dog Scratch and Hilldale Schools, and has lived in Long Pond most of his life.  He was a lifelong farmer, a member of the Long Pond United Methodist Church, and the Long Pond Community Trust.  He served on the Livestock Committee for Montgomery County 4-H and FFA, and in 1993, a Montgomery County Livestock show was dedicated in his honor.  He was selected as Man of the Year in 1987, in Soil and Water Conservation, and he was on the Long Pond team for Relay for Life.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, talking to people, and he never met a stranger.  Preceding him in death was his oldest son, James Edward “Cotton” Fowler; parents, Edgar Fowler and Avie Lou NeeSmith Fowler; a brother, Horace Fowler; and a nephew, Tony Fowler.

His family includes his wife of sixty-four years, Sylvia Burns Fowler; one son, Farron Fowler; two daughters, Velda Sanders and husband Steve, and Kathy Curl and husband Billy; one daughter-in-law, Linda T. Fowler; grandchildren, Jason Sanders and wife April, Josh Sanders and wife Joni, Mark Brown and wife Samantha, Lori Presgraves and husband Lee, Lisa Fowler and husband Joe, and Kesley Calloway and husband Josh; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Zaylei, Claire, Shenna, Hayden, Kade, Sara, Matt, Hudson, Cullen, Emma Grace, and a great-granddaughter Brown to be born in August; sister, Gloris Hunter, husband Larry; two brothers, Durward Fowler and wife Opal Dean, and Lester Fowler, wife Marsha; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will Sunday, April 3rd, at 9:00 a.m. at Long Pond United Methodist Church with Pastor Arnie Raj, Pastor Henry Lamb and Mark Manning officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday morning from 8:30 until just prior to the service.

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Bob Harper Ennis, Sr. - May 25, 1940 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Vidalia)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Bob Harper Ennis, Sr., age 81 of Glenwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia.  He was born in Glenwood on May 25, 1940 to the late Harper Thad Ennis and Lois Buttersworth Ennis.  He was a 1958 graduate of Glenwood High School, where he played Varsity Baseball and Basketball. He later enlisted in the US Air Force, serving four years.  He worked with Pratt & Whitney as a jet engine mechanic in Palm Springs, Florida.  He began his career in 1968 as a Georgia State Trooper 601, Post 20-Dublin.  He took night classes at Georgia Southern University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology.

Bob retired from the Georgia State Patrol after thirty years. Shortly after retiring, he founded Georgia Investigative Services after he received his State of Georgia Private Investigators license.  He worked in his son’s business, Secure Georgia, Inc., for twenty years and was a member of the Glenwood United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and took several multi-thousand mile rides across the country, visiting much of the western US.  He was an avid storyteller, enjoyed welding and was always involved in a project. He was devoted to his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five siblings, Patricia Morrison Williams, Jimmy Morrison, Sam Ennis, Don Ennis, and Rita Jo Ennis Sears.

He had two sons, Beau Ennis and wife Ginny, and Matt Bailey and wife Noelle; six grandchildren, Harper Ennis, Miki Wetherington and husband Dan, Cady Ennis, Andrew Ennis, Ryan Bailey, and Hunter Bailey; three great-grandchildren, Selah Ennis, James Ennis, and William Wetherington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, March 30th, at 2:00 p.m. at Rinesdi Banquet & Events, 1827 GA 19 South, Dublin, GA, 31021.  Burial and reception will follow on the family property at 517 South HWY 19, Glenwood, GA 30428. Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It often includes details about the person's life, such as their occupation, hobbies, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of the person's life and legacy.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend writes the obituary, but it can also be written by a funeral home or other organization. In some cases, the deceased may have written their own obituary in advance.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include information about the funeral or memorial service.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person's memory and provide a visual representation of their life.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

The submission process varies depending on the publication or platform. You can usually find guidelines on their website or by contacting their customer service department directly.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, word count, and additional features such as photos or special formatting. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $1,000 or more.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, many people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure that their story is told accurately and with dignity. This can also help alleviate the burden on loved ones during a difficult time.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so including humor or personal stories can help capture their personality and spirit.

How do I handle sensitive or controversial information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about including certain information, it's best to err on the side of caution and consult with other family members or friends. Remember that the goal of an obituary is to honor the person's memory with dignity and respect.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to continue the person's legacy and support a worthy cause.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The publication timeline varies depending on the publication and its schedule. Online platforms may publish immediately, while print newspapers may take several days or even weeks.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, changes cannot be made once an obituary has been published. Be sure to proofread carefully before submitting to avoid errors.

What if I want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers or platforms?

You can certainly publish an obituary in multiple places, but be prepared for additional costs and potential variations in formatting and content.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or lyrics that resonate with the person's life or personality can add depth and meaning to the obituary.

How do I handle conflicting opinions within the family about what to include in an obituary?

This can be a challenging situation. Try to gather input from all parties involved and come to a consensus. If necessary, consider seeking guidance from a funeral director or other trusted advisor.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

DON'T WORRY! Many funeral homes offer assistance with writing obituaries, or you can hire a professional writer specializing in obituaries.

Can I include information about pets in an obituary?

Absolutely! Pets are often beloved members of the family, and including them in the obituary can be a touching tribute.

How do I ensure that an online obituary remains accessible over time?