Mrs. Kathy Edenfield Clark, age 62, of the Marvin Yancey Community, died Friday, November 24, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near her home. She was born June 25, 1961 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to the late Thomas Aaron “T.A.” Edenfield and Lavina Tuggle Edenfield. Her father was serving in the Air Force, and her family lived in Arkansas, Spain, and Texas, before moving to Toombs County in 1973. Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Toombs Central School. She was a homemaker and substitute schoolteacher at Toombs Central for seventeen years. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, and she enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, and decorating.
Her family includes her husband of forty-one years, Freddie S. Clark; one son, Hoke Clark; one granddaughter, Layken Clark, all of Marvin Yancey; one brother, Rodney Edenfield and wife Gail of Lyons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family Celebration of Life will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mt. Moriah Cemetery Fund, c/o Jane Riner, 685 Ernest Webber Road, Lyons, GA 30436.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Adrian “Henry” Purvis Jr. passed away from a brief illness Wednesday November 22, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Henry Purvis Sr., and Evelyn Barrett Purvis.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janice Pittman Purvis, daughter Kimberly Ann Purvis, sister Karen Purvis Huttoe, and faithful golden retriever Quigley.
Born March 6, 1959, Henry was a lifelong resident of Cedar Grove, Georgia. He was a 1977 graduate of West Laurens High School and 1981 graduate of Mercer University. He briefly attended Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1981 before being employed with Otis Engineering in the offshore oil fields of Louisiana. He then returned to the University of Georgia to finish his graduate work in 1983.
Henry retired from Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant after 38 years of service as a Senior Radiation Protection Technician. He was one of the best in the business. Henry was also a lifelong farmer and happiest when working on his farm with Janice and Kimberly. He was a member of English Eddy Church. Henry was a devoted sports fan who loved watching the Georgia Bulldogs, NASCAR, and professional golf.
The family will receive visitors at Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton, Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 5 p.m. until. The funeral service will be Sunday afternoon, November 26, at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be Justin Knight, Tracy Butler, Patrick Pittman, Bill Barrs, John Crumpton, and David Hendrix.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laurens County Young Farmers Association.
Laurens County Young Farmers
930 Hwy 80 East
East Dublin, GA 31027
Higgs Funeral Home (higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) of Soperton, GA has charged of arrangements.
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John Wayne “Floodlight” Floyd, age 72, entered the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 10th, after a brief illness, under the care of Community Hospice of Vidalia. Born in Dublin, GA, he lived most of his life in Wayne County, graduating from Wayne County High School in 1970. He was a Pipefitter by trade and started his career at Rayonier. His passion for traveling led to many adventures and careers throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the National Guard for many years. He was an avid golfer, tennis player and card player. His love for tennis led him to being a tennis instructor for many years. While he enjoyed watching all sports, he reserved his Saturdays for cheering on his Georgia Bulldogs. His charisma and love of joke telling could light up any room he was in. His most favorite past-time was spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Floyd, Sr and Wilhelmena Greenway Floyd, and his brother, James Franklin Floyd, Jr.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife, Tracy Brooks Floyd of Uvalda; daughter Jennifer (Scott) Hardenbrook of Jesup; two sons, Jimmy Floyd of Jesup, and Joseph (Michelle) Floyd of Gainesville, FL; two step-daughters, Kelly Carraway of Mt. Vernon and Lacy (Resse) Jackson of Galveston, TX; five grandchildren, Ciara Eads, Chase and Joseph Floyd, Jr, Madilyn (Christian) Lambert, MacKenzeigh Hardenbrook; 4 step-grandchildren, Gracelyn Carraway, Kyle, Hannah and Brooke Jackson. A sister-in-law, Deanna Dowdy Floyd and several nieces and nephews. A special, chosen family, Virginia, Lillie and Alexia Slone.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00 am at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home, 860 US-301, Jesup, GA 31546, with Pastor Jonathan Shepard officiating.
A special thanks to Community Hospice in Vidalia for their compassion and love for Wayne, and us, throughout these past few months.
In lieu of flowers, the family would love for charitable contributions be given to Community Hospice Foundation; PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.
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Mr. Jerry L. Dawson, age 76, of Vidalia, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Smiths Station, Alabama and was a 1965 graduate of Smiths Station High School. In 1966, Jerry started his career with Georgia Power, living in various cities in the south, before making Vidalia his home in 1976. He retired from Edwin I. Hatch Plant in 1998 as Maintenance Supervisor. Jerry was Baptist by faith, he was an avid bass fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Lenard Dawson and Jessie Rae Cook Dawson; and a nephew, Mark Newton.
His family includes his wife of fifty-eight years, Linda Avery Dawson; two children, Theresa Dawson Burns and husband Gregory, and Keith Dawson and wife Kelly, all of Vidalia; one sister, Linda Newton of Cobbtown; six grandchildren, Ashley Dawson, Katie Dawson, Noah Dawson, Emily Martin, Gauge Martin, and AnnaBeth Martin; one sister-in-law, Jane Avery Childree, of Phenix City, Alabama; one brother-in-law, Terry Avery and wife Iris of Phenix City, one niece, Amy Newton Sikes and husband Don; two great-nieces, Shelby Sikes and Ella Newton; and great-nephew, Jackson Newton.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon, November 26th, from 1:00 until just prior the funeral service at 2:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Jonathan Shepard officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Franklin Kenneth Pace, age 87 of Soperton, GA passed away on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023 at Meadows Park Health & Rehabilitation in Vidalia, GA.
Mr. Pace was born January 11, 1936 in Toccoa, GA to James Heisure Pace and Alice Terrell Pace. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army for two terms of enlistment as a diver. He retired from NSI, Inc. after 38 years of service. Mr. Pace was Christian by faith. He was born in the middle of the Great Depression and knew the value of hard work. One of his main passions was to plant a huge garden each year and share his produce with family, friends, and neighbors. He was a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan as well as an avid fan of Bill Elliott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two younger brothers, Edwin and Talmadge, both of Toccoa.
Kenneth leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Joan Pace and his two sons, Dale (Mary Jean) Pace of Blue Ridge, GA and Johnny (Lori) Pace of Glenwood, GA; his grandchildren, who all dearly loved their Papa, include Chris (Tiffany) Pace and John Patrick (Courtney) Pace and their mother, Cathy Pace, all of Soperton, Harrison Pace and Hannah (Josh) Nicholson of Blue Ridge; five great-grandchildren, John Pace, Bailey Pace, Harper Pace, Haizley Vessell and Jaxson Pace. Also, Kenneth leaves behind his three sisters-in-law, Joyce Pace and Carolyn Pace, both of Toccoa and Jean Grizzle of Snellville, GA, as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family of Kenneth Pace would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of both Meadows Park Health & Rehabilitation and Community Hospice for their excellent care of our Daddy and Papa. May God richly bless you!
The family will receive family and friends at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 24, 2023 in Westview Cemetery in Soperton with graveside services to follow at 11:00 AM. Brother Mark Collins will officiate.
Higgs Funeral Home (higgsfuneralhomeandflorist.com) of Soperton has charge of arrangements.
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