Frances Ann Sheppard, 81, of St. Simons Island went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, Feb. 5, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

Frances was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Middleton, Tenn. She attended Middleton High School and married Kenneth O. Sheppard on Sept. 16, 1988. She worked as a sales person and was self-employed until her retirement in June 1999. Her passion was reading her Bible and attending church.

She was a member of Forest View Baptist Church and was greatly loved by her church family. The night before she passed the church gathered at her room and sang the old church hymns that she dearly loved. She was visited by her sons and was able to talk via telephone and FaceTime to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Members of the church were at her side along with her pastor, who is also her son, at the time of death. Deacon Cliff Roberson and wife Elaine stayed by her side with family until she was taken to her heavenly home.

She was also loved by her family, friends and church family in Tennessee and was active in church attendance there. She will also be having a service at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar, Tenn. The resting place for earthly remains will be near Bolivar.

All her family, friends and church acquaintances are sincerely grateful that Jesus has relieved her from the health issues and suffering that she dealt with in the last few years of her life. Needless to say, she will be greatly missed by all.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Sheppard; father, James D. Harris; mother, Anneva Pearl Maxwell Harris; and brothers, Bedford Harris and James Harris.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffery L. Davis, Steven R. Davis, Jody D. Davis, Timothy W. Davis and Alan C. Davis; grandchildren, Steven R. Davis Jr., Tiffany Davis, Dawn M. Davis, Daniel M. Davis, David A. Davis, Audrey A. Davis, Timothy W. Davis Jr., Charity I. Ragland, Brittany K. Davis, Kasey J. DeGoey, Bailey S. Davis, Samuel A. Davis and Danica M. Davis; many great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

A viewing will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Edo Miller Funeral Home in Brunswick. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m.

Ryann Breanne Bradford, born Feb. 5, joined our Lord and Savior upon her arrival here on earth on Feb. 5, 2018.

She is survived by her parents, Alec and Logan Bradford of Camden County; grandparents, Joe (Selena) Bradford, Cheskca Bradford, David Grimsley and Debra Hubert, all of Camden; great-grandparents, Joe McSwain of Camden and Bob and Juree Rezner of Duncan, Okla.; great-great-grandparents, Robert “Dale” Rezner of Marlow, Okla., and Melvin and Wyva Rheu Copeland of Walters, Okla.; Uncle Matt and Aunt Aubrey; the designated playmate, cousin Grace; designated spoiler, cousin Jennifer Thigpen; and many, many other loving family members .   

She joined her great-grandparents, Arthur and Zelma Grimsley, Anna McSwain and Bobbie and Virginia Bradford; and great-great–great-grandmother, Lucile Minnich.   

Ryann was born at Southeast Georgia Health System in room 6209 at 5:48 p.m. in St Marys. She weighed 4 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches in length. She was absolutely beautiful, favoring her father in eyes, lips, feet and hands and favoring her mom in personality and the well-known Grimsley nose and ears. She was feisty in the womb and loved to kick when Momma would lay down at night to rest.

Services will be held at Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland with Pastor Brian Parker of First Baptist Church presiding. 

Ralph Edward “Ed” Meier, 67, of Kingsland passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Feb. 7, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

Ed was born in Lawrence, Kan., on Jan. 23, 1951, and spent his childhood in Lawrence and Trenton, N.J. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1969 and married Connie Jean Flory in 1971. They later divorced.

Ed enlisted in the United States Navy in 1971 and spent most of his distinguished 22-year military career on Trident submarines. He retired in 1993 as a master chief petty cfficer. He was a life member of the VFW. Ed was most recently employed with General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation in Kings Bay before retiring in 2017.

Ed was a talented artist and musician and a brilliant mind. He was a math whiz who taught himself how to play the banjo at a young age. He was uniquely gifted when it came to anything car related — repairs, design, infinite knowledge of every make and model imaginable — and had quite the reputation as a youngster for turning the back streets of Lawrence into drag racing strips. While still in high school, he started and managed his own roofing company.

Ed was a quiet guy with a big heart. He loved his family and friends and especially enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren, cheering them on at sporting events and dance recitals. And when his garage door was open, friends from near and far knew they were welcome to join him for some shop talk and an ice cold beer.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, Mary Kathryn (Fenton) Meier and Wilbur J Meier.

He is survived by his siblings, Tom Meier and Mary (Bob) Meier LeGer; children, Marcy (Mitch) Meier Braselton, Justin Meier and Brandon (Becky) Meier; and grandchildren, Jackie and James Braselton and Aubrey and Katie Meier.

A private gathering of family and close friends will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society and VFW.

George W. Finkelstein Sr., 69, of Kingsland died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at his residence.

Services are to be announced at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lee Cleveland, 65, of Kingsland died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at UF Health Shands in Jacksonville, Fla.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Restoration Church in Kingsland.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Deloris Singleton, 57, of Woodbine was born on April 12, 1960, to the late Anna and Henry Singleton in Brunswick. She attended the public schools of Camden County and received her GED from the job corps.

Deloris was a faithful member of Camden Avenue Church of God where she served tirelessly over the kitchen committee. She enjoyed serving the Lord through praise and worship and used her talents as a cook to serve.

Deloris was a former employee of Camden County Daycare Center, Tomochichi and she also worked with a construction company on Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Deloris enjoyed playing softball and playing card games in her free time.

On Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, God saw that Deloris had grown weary of this world and called her home to be with the Lord.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Anna and Henry Singleton; her son, Tony Butler; her siblings, Annette Lang, Anna Johnson, Darlene Burch, Catherine Singleton, Johnnie Singleton, Willie Singleton and Conwell Habersham. She will forever be remembered for her warm and loving smile and her kind spirit.

Those left to cherish her memories are her loving children, Sherita (Christopher) Miller of Fayetteville, N.C., Latrezz Singleton of Savannah and Lionel Roche of Beaumont, Texas; her sister, Carolyn Daniels of Kingsland; her brothers, Henry Singleton of Woodbine, Spencer Singleton of Newnan and Bruce Robinson of Atlanta; her grandchildren, Deneshio “Quan,” Shenell, Sherell, Mariah, Taleah, Janel, Leloni, Khalil, Chasity, Charity and Christopher Jr.; her godchildren, Domonique (Shermeel) Hargrave and Tajhir Casey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss her dearly.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Camden Avenue Church of God, 1402 Camden Ave. in Woodbine.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 1365 Kinlaw Road in Woodbine. Interment will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

Final arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home Inc. of Jesup.

Karl Frederick Braun Jr., 72, of Kingsland passed away at his home with his family by his side on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, ending his heroic fight against prolonged health issues.

Karl was born Dec. 13, 1945, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Karl F. Braun Sr. and Frieda Krimel Braun. Karl grew up in Ripen, Wis., and, after completing high school, joined the U.S. Navy. Karl spent 21 years serving his country, assigned to several aircraft carriers and duty stations before retiring in 1984. While in the Navy, Karl completed two master’s degrees.

On May 28, 1983, Karl married Joyce, joining her three children and sharing 34 special years of marriage. Together, Karl and Joyce started out on Whidbey Island, Wash., moved to California for 10 years while traveling across the U.S. and, in 2011, moved to Georgia. Family was special and important to Karl and he made it a priority to share time with all those he loved.

Karl loved his music over the years, singing in church choirs and barbershop choruses. Karl was an active member of the Kingsland United Methodist Church, serving on church committees and assisting with youth programs. Karl was always willing to lend a helping hand and found much joy in serving others.

Karl leaves behind his wife, Joyce; daughters, Deborah (Tom) Stewart and Christine (Shaun) Walling; a son, John Choquette; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Lowdenslager, Taylor Stewart, Jacob Stewart and Alexis Guy; a great-granddaughter, Aubree Lowdenslager; two sisters, Judy (Bob) Curry and Bette (Jim) Schauer; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Karl Sr. and Frieda, and a sister, Helen (Dick) Cerney.

Karl was laid to rest on Sunday, Feb. 11. Karl will be greatly missed. We were blessed to have him while we did.

Mr. Kristopher “Kodi” McCorvey, 34, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Kindred Hospital North Florida in Green Cove Springs, Fla., after a brief illness.

He was a native and lived most of his life in Waycross. A 2002 graduate of Ware County High School, Kodi was employed as an X-ray technician at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus. He was also a former member of Swamp Road Baptist Church.

Kodi is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rev. Earldene McCorvey; and one cousin, Brock McCorvey.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria Happoldt McCorvey of Woodbine; three children, Kali Piper McCorvey, Violet Pear McCorvey and Brogan Pace McCorvey; his parents, Tommy and Julia Courson McCorvey of Waycross; one brother, Kori McCorvey (wife Kim) of Blackshear; nephew, Courson McCorvey; niece, Collins McCorvey; paternal grandmother, Betty S. McCorvey of Waycross; maternal grandparents, Billy and Georgia Courson of Waycross; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kimberly and Lucky Roberson of Woodbine; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Music Funeral Home Chapel in Waycross.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receiv friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Hinton West, 67, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, his parents were Charlie Andrew West and Trellis Johnson West. He was also preceded in death by his grandchild, Devon Haney, and a brother, Jackie West.

Ronald served in the United States Army as a mechanic and worked as a painter for many years for Triangle T and D & D Decorators. He enjoyed fishing, painting, automotive and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his fiancée, Ila “Sue” Daniels of Brunswick; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Cory and Christina Green of Jasper and Jessie Wayne Peterson of North Carolina; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tammy Haney of Brunswick and Rhonda and Jason Daniels of Waverly; 12 grandchildren, Curtis West, Andrew Sessions, Maegan Sessions, Jade Daniels, Xander Daniels, Sebastian Daniels, Cheyenne Daniels, Amelia Green, Eli Haney, Dixie Lynn Peterson, Remington Peterson and Mia Peterson; two great-grandchildren on the way, one who will be named Ronald Hinton West II; a brother, Charles West of Jesup; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joanne Payne of Darien and Debra and Donnie Scott of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Horse Stamp Cemetery with his uncle, Rev. Hinton Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Xander Daniels, Sabastian Daniels, Dillian Cribbs, James Loper and Thomas Haney. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Sessions and Curtis West. The family and pallbearers are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:30 p.m.

Family will be receiving friends at the residence of Rhonda and Jason Daniels, 264 Deerwood Creek Estates Road in Waverly.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.

Edward T. Leavy Sr., 82, of St. Marys passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Born Aug. 13, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Leavy. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen C. Leavy, and son, Edward T. Leavy Jr.

Mr. Leavy had been a resident of Camden County for the past five years. He was a third-degree knight with the Knights of Columbus and a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Mr. Leavy retired from Burroughs Corporation, was past president of Palm Lakes Cooperative in West Palm Beach, Fla., lecturer at St. Marys Catholic Church for many years and past member of the Booster Club at Mater Dei High School in New Monmouth, N.J., and member of the Elks in Middletown, N.J.

A Mass was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Marys with Father Mariusz presiding. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Allison Memorial Chapel with the rosary being recited at 4:30 p.m. for anyone wishing to attend.

Pallbearers were Sean Leavy, Curtis Nile, Daniel Shusko Sr., Daniel Shusko Jr., Joseph Shusko and Matthew Shusko.

Survivors include his daughters, Pat Leavy, Eileen Rufo (Michael), Kathleen Nile (Curtis), Norah Shusko (Daniel Sr.) and his son, Sean Leavy; daughter-in-law, Patti Leavy; sister, Pat Bianco; brother John Leavy; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests contributions in memory of Edward T. Leavy Sr. be made to the Knights of Columbus Ed Leavy Sr. scholarship fund. Checks can be made payable to Knights of Columbus Council 11058 and mailed to Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of the Sea, 106 E. Dillingham St., St. Marys, GA 31558.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys E. Gay, 91, of Woodbine passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Folkston Park Care in Folkston.

Born March 23, 1926, in Pelham, she was the daughter of the late Noah E. and Zoe E. Robinson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Leo Frank Gay; son, Rodger Gay; five sisters; and seven brothers.

Mrs. Gay had been a resident of Camden County for more than 70 years and a member of Harrietts Bluff Baptist Church.

The family received friends and family from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery with Benny Simpson and Terry Brown officiating.

Survivors include her son, Ronnie Gay of Woodbine; sister, Lou Morgan; two brothers, Joe Robinson and Zade Robinson; four grandchildren, John Gay, Tina Ingles, Ronnie Gay and Kala Martin; seven great-grandchildren, Bobby Duncan, Briana Hunnicutt, Josh Ingles, Cory Ingles, Cody Gay, Bailey Gay and Kadence Martin; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests contributions in memory of Mrs. Gay be made to Georgia Hospice Care, 777 Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA 31520.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Douglas Ray Morton, 63, of Kingsland died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at his residence.

The family will be having services at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

JoAnn Lucille Vinson was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sept. 8, 1940. She entered Heaven’s gates on Feb. 8, 2018.

JoAnn was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was known for her macaroni and cheese, chicken and rice and potato salad. She also loved shopping, especially at thrift stores. 

JoAnn had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Lighthouse Church of God for many years. She owned several businesses, including an antique store in Kingsland.

JoAnn was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, George Dennis Vinson Sr. and their son, George “Dennis” Vinson Jr. 

JoAnn is survived by her three daughters, Kathy Litteral (Bill), Georgann Hewitt (Frank), Julie Carter (Rex) and son-in-law, JP Litteral. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The family would also like to express their gratitude to Drucilla Lemons, who befriended and helped care for JoAnn during her illness. 

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at noon Sunday, Feb. 25, at Lighthouse Church of God, 3451 Charlie Smith Highway Sr. in St. Marys.

Juanita Faye Beverly, 86, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2018, at Warner Center Community Hospice of Fernandina Beach, Fla., following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

She was a native of Nichols but had lived most of her life in Waycross. She and her husband, Charles Hubert Beverly, celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to his death in October of 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Moore and Lucy Kirkland Moore. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Charles “Blue” Moore, Elias Moore, Charlene Capps and Joy Moore Jackson.

She was a graduate of Wacona High School of Waycross and the Massey Business College of Jacksonville, Fla. She was formerly employed with Atlantic Coast Line Credit Union and later with the Okefenokee Educational Service Agency (RESA). In 1979, she began working for the Southeast Georgia Regional Development Center and ended her career in 1989 as the director of administration. She actively volunteered in many capacities including as a Cub Scout den mother, Sunday school teacher and youth volunteer through her church. She was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Ann Boyles (husband Fred) of St. Marys; two sons, Ronald Wayne Beverly (wife Linda) of St. Marys and Hugh Albert Beverly (wife Jeanie) of Kingsland; seven grandchildren, Corey Beverly (wife Kelli) of Kingsland, Blake Beverly of Atlanta, Terence Hiott (wife Brittnee) of Valdosta, Cynthia Crawford (husband Eric) of Bogart, Joseph Boyles (wife Stacy) of Bishop, Brent Beverly (wife Hallie) of Homerville and Karli Panos (husband Josh) of Kingsland; 13 great-grandchildren; a niece, Wanda Roth of Waycross; and a nephew, Floyd Jackson of Bickley.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Faye Beverly to the area hospice care of your own choosing or to the Sweat Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 510 W. Blackshear Ave., Waycross, GA 31501.

The Beverly family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff of Lakes Crossing Senior Care of Kingsland who lovingly cared for Faye in her last year.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Music Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Freddie Smith officiating. Burial was in the Moore Cemetery of Bickley.

Sympathy can be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

S. Harold Gowen, 94, of Folkston passed away at his residence Feb. 24, 2018.

He was born Dec. 9, 1923, to the late James Vernon Gowen Sr. and Agnes Dean Gowen. Mr. Gowen proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. In April 1948, he married Ann Hopkins.  In 1951, he joined his brother, J.V. Gowen Jr. in business, forming partnership of Gowen Timber Co. In 1961, he acquired an interest in the partnership of Hopkins Gowen Oil Co. He served on the Board of Directors of Toledo Manufacturing Co. and the Peoples Bank. He served on the Charlton County Forestry Board and the Georgia Forestry Association Board for a number of years. He was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ann Hopkins Gowen; eight siblings, James Dean (Verena Monroe) Gowen, Emory Clyde (Ann Smith) Gowen, Andrew Williard Gowen, Hazel Gowen (Pearce) Stapleton, Donald Lee Gowen, J.V. (Ruby Harrison) Gowen Jr., Guy Albert (Ethel Harrison) Gowen and Lacy Marion Gowen; and two nephews, Gregory Gowen and Kenny Gowen.

He is survived by his local nieces and nephews: Jimmie Dean (Ann) Gowen, Sidney (Gloria) Gowen, Mary Eve (Leslie) Blair, Frances (David) McDaniel, Rosemary (Ken) Kriner, Johnny (Debbie) Gowen, Guy Gowen, Joe (Julie) Hopkins, Deborah (Chuck) Carter, Kay (Timer) Rhoden and Connie Spivey; and a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, in Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Jack Varnell and Dr. Rick Lanford officiating. 

Memorials may be made in Mr. Gowen’s memory to Folkston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 396 Folkston, GA 31537, the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, P.O. Box 2525, Macon, GA 31203 or the Georgia Forestry Foundation, 551 N. Frontage Road, Forsyth, GA 31209.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

Shirley Ann Godley, 84, of Kingsland passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at the Senior Care Center in St. Marys.

Born Jan. 26, 1934, in Coalport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lydia Zinner.  Mrs. Godley was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Godley Jr.; a grandson, Donald Kevin Yeomans; and a great-grandson, Anthony Vincent Abbatecola.

Mrs. Godley was a member of Browntown Baptist Church and very involved in her church and Christian ministry. She loved her family and friends and never met a stranger. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

Survivors include her two daughters, Cheryl Yeomans (Donald) and Lisa Parsons (Bill), all of Kingsland; a son, Peter Harvey Jr. (June) of White Springs, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a multitude of friends and loved ones.

The family received friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys. A graveside service followed at 12:30 p.m. at Burnt Fort Cemetery with Pastor Edward Dixon officiating. Grandsons and sons-in-law served as pallbearers.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Jessica D. Sockwell, 33, of St. Marys died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements.

Katherine Jane Tootle Hughes, 82, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles.

The Reidsville native was born on Jan. 27, 1936, to the late Foy E. and Nettie Lee Wilds Tootle. Katherine was a loving mother and was always involved with her family. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved watching her son race. Family gatherings were often marked by having a fish fry, which was one of Katherine’s favorite foods. Many other times, you could find her working in her garden.

Ms. Hughes was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Ronald Griffin, Donnie Griffin and Allen Mimbs; two sisters, Carolyn Tootle and Vonice Tootle Price; and a brother, Terry Tootle. 

Left to cherish precious times together are her four children, Linda Inks of Reidsville, Rusty Griffin of Nahunta, Kathy (Victor) Hester of Kingsland and Dale (Carla) Mimbs of Kingsland; seven siblings, Robert (Bennie) Tootle of Glennville, Earnest (Peggy) Tootle, Doyle (Ann) Tootle, Foy Tootle Jr. and Melba Hatfield, all of Reidsville, Gladys Collins of Glennville and Doy Tootle of Alamo; 21 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, beginning at  at the chapel of Low Country Cremation and Burial in Reidsville.

Funeral services will be held at at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, from the chapel of Low Country Cremation and Burial in Reidsville with the Rev. Jeffrey Barnard officiating. Interment will follow at Stoney Hill Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jackie Sikes, Brad Barnard, John Koss, Harrell Smith, Kevin Smith and Wade English.

Low Country Cremation & Burial is serving the Tootle-Hughes family.

Alton “Rusty” Hudson, 55, of Kingsland passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys.

Born Oct. 16, 1962, in Columbia, Miss., he was the son of the late Alton L. Dixon and Merry Bowles Terry. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Darla Blessitt.

Rusty was a carpenter and roofer by trade and attended Woodbine First Baptist Church. He took pride in his beautiful rose garden and loved making people laugh and smile.

A visitation was held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, and graveside services followed at Lawnwood Cemetery with Pastor Greg Gardell officiating.

Pallbearers were Will Phillips, Skylar Turnage, Timothy Shedd, Michael Alford, Kevin Breeden and Caleb Hudson.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Hudson; nine children, Melissa Rasp (Jason), Oliver Hudson (Cathy), Pamela Hudson (Michael), Alton Hudson (Ashley), Tina Hedgepeth (James), Chris Turnage (Suzie), Skylar Turnage (Margaret), Victoria Dixon (John) and Kymberli Dixon; brother, Clifton Dixon (Lois); three sisters, Annette Harrell (Arthur), Vickie McNeese (Michael) and Judy Sumrall; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Turner, 74, of St. Marys passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Born May 26, 1943, in Artesia, Fla., which is now where Cape Canaveral space center is located, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Aline Terryn. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Terryn, and sister, Myrtice Frame.

Mrs. Turner had been a resident of Camden County since 1978 and was an accounting technician at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, civil service, retiring with 23 years of service. She enjoyed reading, her computer and traveling. She was a member of First Baptist Church in St. Marys.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Turner of St. Marys; son, Tim Turner of Orlando, Fla.; daughter, Terra A. Schooler (Christopher) of Katy, Texas; sister, Hazel Haddock of Cocoa, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Megan Schooler and Abby Schooler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at First Baptist Church in St. Marys with Pastor Steve Kegley officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service time. A private burial will be held at a later date at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the senior men’s class of First Baptist Church.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.