Mr. Alton Russell Tanner, better known as “Russell” age 82, of the Oglethorpe Community of Soperton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Emanuel County, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jimmie Sue Tanner, an infant child, parents Alton Lee Tanner and Tearra Mondy Tanner, 4 brothers – William Lee, Eddie Henry, John Leon, Clyde; and 4 sisters – Myrthe Aline, Kate Pearl, Wanda Nellyine and Dora Lucy.
Russell has a history of working for a local telephone company burying cable and working for Rayonier at Nunez, GA. After retiring from Rayonier, you would find him doing various other jobs such as cutting grass and cleaning yards. He was a hard worker. He liked to stay busy and enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed working with his hands. He had a green thumb growing various types of flowers, vegetables and trees and he enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with others.
He enjoyed animals. Growing up he had horses that he rode, various favorite dogs, cats, and a numerous amount of chickens of various types.
You would find him selling the eggs and/or giving them away. He loved to hunt and fish. He could work on any lawn mower and had a special talent for interchanging the parts off of one brand name of lawn mower and making that part work on another brand name lawn mower.
He was a social butterfly, enjoyed attending church, local gospel sings, gatherings such as reunions and/or parties and enjoyed eating out at local restaurants. He enjoyed being around people and talking to people or just hanging out and having a good time.
He was a Charter Member of Morningside Baptist Church.
Mr. Tanner is survived by his care-taker of the last 20+ years, Michelle and husband Jeffery Page of Tarrytown, GA, special niece Lisa Holloway of Swainsboro, GA, special friends Rev. Lamar and Ione Little of Soperton, GA, Teddy and Gail Holton of Soperton, GA, Henry Terwilliger of Swainsboro, GA, the staff of Dennard Drugs of Soperton, GA, the staff members of Treutlen Health and Rehabilitation Center of Soperton, GA, several nieces and nephews along with other numerous friends of Soperton and Swainsboro, GA.
A viewing will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2 pm at Morningside Baptist Church located in Emanuel County with funeral services to follow at 3 pm.
Graveside services will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jeffery Page, JP Page, Mark Lumley, and Clay Page.
Rev Vic Fordham will conduct the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Morningside Baptist Church.
Please share a memory, leave a condolence and sign the online guest register at www.sammonsfuneralhome.com
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Mr. Tommy Gordon, age 75, of Alston, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. He was a native of Uvalda, living in Alston most of his life, and was a 1963 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He retired from Georgia Power after thirty-two years as a heavy equipment operator in transmission line construction. After retirement, he worked for twenty years as a line inspector with Georgia Power and Georgia Transmission Corporation. He attended the Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, was a U.S. Army veteran; and he enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. He is preceded in death by parents, Arlie Trenton “Trick” Gordon and Nola Mae Caraway Gordon; and four siblings, Ronnie Gordon, Edith Newham, CF Gordon, and Joe Wayne Gordon.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Dorothy Morris Gordon of Alston; two children, Shea Gordon of Orlando, Florida, and Todd Gordon and wife Lynda of Alston; three grandchildren, Daphnie Williams of Portland, Oregon, and Tyler Gordon and Tiffani Gordon of Alston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 11th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Uvalda City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
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Though born in Andalusia, Alabama, Mary Ann was raised in Vidalia, Georgia. She graduated from Vidalia High School in 1943 and was one of the last two living members of her class.
On October 7, 1945, she married Ted R. Kavakos and, after a year in New Jersey where Teddy served in the Navy, the couple settled in Lyons, GA. They owned and operated City Pharmacy from 1946-1974. After they sold the drugstore, she was secretary at Lyons High and later Lyons Jr. High, where she was affectionately known as Mrs. K.
Mary Ann joined Lyons First United Methodist Church in June 1946. She was a member of the John Durst Sunday School Class, the New Life Circle, and the Hill Climbers; worked with the church food pantry; and taught the kindergarten class for several years. She was a Past President of Lyons Garden Club; a Charter Member of Beta Sigma Phi; a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of the Toombs County Library Board, and of the beloved Coffee Club Girls.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ethel Lester Green and Raymond Vaughn Green; her loving husband of 58 years, Ted R. “Teddy” Kavakos; son-in-law, Jimmie Hodge Timmons; sister-in-law, Loraine Kavakos Robbins and two nephews, Bill Carter and Don Carter.
Survivors are daughters Lorraine Kavakos Timmons of Athens, GA, Gloria Kavakos Aaron (Dwayne) of Fayetteville, NC; grandchildren Laura Sampson (John Schewe), Bill Sampson, Jr. (Angel) all of Athens, GA; Sam Aaron (Michelle Barnes) of Vidalia, GA; Katy Aaron Preston (Brooks) of Fayetteville, NC; and great-grandchildren Will Sampson and Marin Sampson of Athens, GA, and Caleb Preston of Fayetteville, NC.
The memorial service will be held at Lyons First United Methodist Church on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Lyons City Cemetery. Reverend Greg Carter, great-nephew, will officiate.
The family will receive friends in the John Durst Sunday School Classroom beginning at 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.
Roberts - Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lyons First United Methodist Church for the Music Ministry or the Food Pantry or to a charity of your choice.
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Mrs. Violet Williams Escoe, age 63 of Vidalia, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at The Oaks, Vidalia.
Mrs. Escoe was born on December 19, 1957 in Bradenton, Florida to Thomas and Catherine Williams. She was a homemaker for most of her life and had lived most of her life in Lyons, GA. She was preceded in death by her sister, Melody Ayala.
She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Catherine Williams of Vidalia; a daughter, Robbin Williams-Tinoco (Lorenzo); two sisters, April Enriquez of Lyons, and Tuesday Calistro (Salvador) of Lyons; two brothers, Tommy Williams (Susan) of Collins, and Robert “Pop” Williams of Lyons; three grandsons, Lorenzo Williams-Tinoco (Courtney), Juan Williams-Tinoco (Skylar), and Lupe Williams-Tinoco all of Tarrytown; a great-granddaughter, Saige Williams of Tarrytown; special family friend, Jesse Talco; and several nieces, nephews, and other family friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Toombs County Funeral Home of Lyons.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11:00am at Toombs County Funeral Home Chapel of Lyons with Rev. Tommy Williams to officiate. Graveside service and interment will follow at Old Mount Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Lorenzo Williams-Tinoco, Juan Williams-Tinoco, Michael Taylor, Scott Warren, Jesse Talco, and David Faircloth. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Larry Cooper, Glenn Taylor, and Alex Antunez.
Online condolences may be sent through our website: www.roberts-stewartfuneralhome.com.
Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home is serving the Williams family.
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Mr. Glendel Ray Cheek, age 80 of Glenwood, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Mr. Cheek was born on August 22, 1940 in Smithville, Mississippi to the late Glen and Mamie Towery Cheek. He was a retired correctional officer and was a U. S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Cheek; one son, Ricky Williams (Denise) of Glenwood; one daughter, Tanya Barnes (Heath) of Cedar Crossing ; four grandchildren, Dustin Williams, Chris Williams, Hunter Davis, and Bryson Davis; three great-grandchildren, Destin Williams, Ashanti Williams, and Dustin Williams, Jr.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home, Glenwood Chapel.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 11:00am at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Rogers to officiate. Graveside service and interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Dustin Williams, Chris Williams, Hunter Davis, Bryson Davis, Dustin Williams, Jr., and Buddy Tootle.
Online condolences may be sent through our website: www.roberts-stewartfuneralhome.com.
Roberts – Stewart Funeral Home, Glenwood Chapel is serving the Cheek family.
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