Mrs. Betty Drake Collins, age 91, of Lyons, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024. She was born in Collins, Georgia on December 1, 1932.
She graduated from Collins High School in 1949 as senior class president and valedictorian. After graduating from Georgia Teachers College (1952) in Statesboro and receiving her degree in Elementary Education, her career began as a third-grade teacher in Douglas, Ga. Her remaining enjoyable teaching career, until retirement, spanned Reidsville, Ga, Warner Robins, Ga - completing the greater part of her teaching years at Lyons Elementary School. During these years, she taught third, fifth and seventh grades in the science and language arts areas. During her teaching years, she also received her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and her Sixth Year Teacher Specialist Degree from Georgia Southern College.
She married her high school sweetheart, J. H. Collins in 1952. J. H. and Betty resided in Lyons for the better part of their married life. Betty was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Lyons and The John Durst Sunday School class. She loved baking , especially known for her pound cakes, Italian cream cheese cakes and fruit cakes. Betty also was creative in the area of authoring, having written many short children’s stories, worthy of publishing in her family’s opinion. She has lovingly passed this affection for baking and written artistic expression on to her children and grandchildren. Additionally, Betty greatly enjoyed helping plan family reunions, the yearly Collins Family Easter Egg hunt and the Class of ’49 Collins High School class reunions.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, J. H. Collins; her parents, Claude and Alice Drake; her siblings and sisters and brothers-in-law, Mae (Elmer) Lynn, Charlie (Estelle) Drake, Roscoe (Betty) Drake, Leslie Drake, Loree (Jeff) Anderson, Adell (Fred) Sapp, Clifford (Modrea) Collins, Bertha (Cleon) Shuman, Jimmy Williamson and Louis Cole.
Loved and missed by her children, Ed (Carolyn) Collins and Karen (Randy) Smith; her siblings and sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce Rivers, Margaret Williamson, Frankie Drake and Martha Jane (Ronnie) Sikes; five grandchildren, Brandon (Courtney) Collins, Cassandra (Nick) Bates, Kyle Harris, Haden Smith and Kristian Moore; two great-grandchildren, Alyssiana Butler and Cooper Collins; and thirty-one nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Lyons First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3pm. Interment will be at Collins City Cemetery.
Flowers or memorial contributions to a favorite charity are equally welcome.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia, GA is in charge of arrangements
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Mr. John Mark “Bubba” Campbell was born August 28, 1945, to the late Otis and Jannie Bell Campbell in Glenwood, Georgia. Early in life, he joined Glenwood Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Bubba peacefully entered eternal rest on May 14, 2024, after an extended illness.
Bubba was a graduated of Wheeler County High Training School, after graduation he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He was employed by Cox Brothers Funeral Home and Motor Convoy/Allied Systems where he retired after 32 years of service. He was affectionately known as “Doc”.
Bubba was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jennis Cooper, Johnny B. Campbell, Otis Campbell Jr., Ina Ware, Willie, and Lillie Campbell.
On April 26, 1978, he became the devoted husband to bride Kathy Peeples. To this union, children, Johnathan Mark Campbell, Kacy Demarco Campbell, and Corey Peeples. He was also married to Betty Campbell Williams and to this union, children, Terry Ramon (Rita) Campbell, Meko Campbell, Gashia Campbell. He leaves to cherish his memory 6 children, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Not only did he love his family, but he also loved his extended family, Mrs. Thelma Samples, Jackie, Alice, Cynthia, Annie Maude.
Bubba loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren dearly. He was also the greatest uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He was spoiled by his nieces, who were always willing to cook his favorite food, freshwater fish, and just good country cooking. He met no strangers in his walk of life. Once retired, he and his bride became world travelers, travelling to places like Italy, Greece, The Caribbean, and many other exotic destinations. As his health began to fail, he was still very independent. He never wanted to give up and always had an I can do it waiting. And of course, the family would be obliged to see how far he could go, and he usually always accomplished the task. Bubba will be remembered by his love, faith, kindness, gentleness, and his smile.
Public Viewing will be held, Friday, May 17, 2024 from 2-6 p.m. at the Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home, 211 W. Liberty Ave., Lyons GA.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 11 a.m. in the New Stuckey Cemetery, Glenwood, Georgia.
The Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. John Mark Campbell.
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Janice “Jan” Jackson Carpenter, age 71, of Soperton passed away on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024 at the Oaks Bethany Health and Rehabilitation Center in Vidalia.
Born in Soperton, she was one of four children and the last living child born to the late Paul Jackson and Annie Toler Jackson.
She was a lifelong resident of Treutlen County and had worked at GFF as a Quality Control Inspector for over forty years until it’s closing in 2013.
She enjoyed time spent at home, fishing and trips to the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of thirty seven years who passed away in in 2022, Dwayne “Keith” Carpenter Sr., and siblings, Ray Jackson, Betty Gillis and Lois Graham.
She leaves behind: children, Lisa Baird, Lyons, GA, Dwayne Carpenter Jr. (Jackie), Soperton, GA, Lynn Carpenter, Soperton, GA, Charles Carpenter Sr. (Wendy), Hampton, GA, Dawn Helton (Scott), Clarksville, GA, grandchildren, Charles William Carpenter Jr., Brittany McDaniel (Nathan), Lindsay Carpenter, Derek Gardner, Sierra Woodbeck (Arthur), Ashley Corona (Daniel), Taylor Bridges (Andrew), great grandchildren, Jayce McDaniel, Sheila Gracie Brown, Delilah McDaniel and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Private services will be held at a later date.
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Mrs. Irene Chavous Hodges, age 96, of Ailey, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Community Hospice of Vidalia. Irene was a graduate of Dublin High School, Mars Hill College, Tift College, Mercer University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her husband were educational Missionaries to Nigeria. She taught in Dublin and Montgomery County. After retiring she worked at Ailey Manufacturing Company. She and her husband did voluntary work in the after school program with Emmitt Robinson at The New Hope School. She loved life, people, and learning. She wanted to continue helping students learn therefore she donated her body to the medical College of Georgia. She was kind, generous, loving and accepting of all. She spent her last years at The Oaks Assisted Living, where she made many new friends that she treasured.
She was preceded in death by her parents of Dublin, Dr. C.N.Chavous and Emma Taylor Chavous, and her husband, Rufus D. Hodges, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter Carol Hodges, and a special friend and caregiver, Sharon Strickland.
A memorial Service will be held on May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Wilkes Funeral Home with Dr. Wayne Durden and Pastor Brian Durden officiating.
Many thanks to Lauren and the staff and residents at the Oaks for their involvement in her life. It would be remiss not to mention the caring staff at Community Hospice as well, especially MaRisa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia GA 30475.
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Rose Price Goode, 83, was received into the arms of her Savior in the evening hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County to Ralph and Esther Grey Braswell Price on May 1, 1941.
God was always first in Rose’s life, above all else. Her church and church family were very important to her wherever she was living. Rose was a nurturing and loving mother. Her children took priority in her life, and she devoted herself to them without reservation. She always wanted to make sure they knew they were loved and cared for. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren held an equally important part of her heart. She loved to watch them grow and succeed. Throughout her life, her love of animals, was surpassed only by her love of family.
With a smile that brightened a room and a love of laughter, Rose made friends easily everywhere she went. She could strike up a chat with anyone she met. These gifts served her well in her 30-year career with Joe White & Associates, and as a hostess for John’s Restaurant, both of Lumberton, NC. Rose loved making a difference with young girls and found her true passion as an employee of Girl Scouts of America in Lumberton, where she served as a girl scout leader and leader trainer for over 15 years.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Price and Esther Grey Braswell Price; brother John Ralph (“JR”) Price of Florida; and former husband Johnny Goode of Hartsville, SC.
Rose is survived by her son, Johnny Goode, JR. and wife, Amy of Roseboro, NC; daughter, Sandra Woodle and husband, Al of Baxley, GA; granddaughter Katie Grace Ballance and husband Jackson of Roseboro, NC; and grandsons Devyn Jacob Woodle and Colton Thayer Woodle of Baxley, GA; great-grandchildren, Charles Luke Ballance and John Afton Ballance of Roseboro, NC; and several nieces she loved very much.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home. A service to celebrate Rose’s life will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Andy Stovall officiating. Interment in Wayne Memorial Park will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Rose’s memory to Volunteers of Hazlehurst Animal Shelter, 52 JA Yawn Road, Hazlehurst, GA, United States, Georgia; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; https://www.facebook.com/hazlehurstanimal.shelter.
The family would like to thank staff of Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and Wilkes Funeral Home of Vidalia, GA, for the care and compassion they showed Rose in her final days. Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Goldsboro, NC.
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