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oHie Ahuance The ADVANCE, August 18, 2021/Page 7A Obituaries Miss Kendria Bryant Miss Kendria Leigh Bryant, age 24, of Lyons, died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vida- lia after a brief illness. Miss Bryant was a na tive of Lyons, and was a 2015 Honor Graduate of Toombs County High School. She was Baptist by faith; and she enjoyed danc ing and singing. She was a bright shining star that is now shining in Heaven. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Bryant. Her family includes her mother, Janet Powell Bryant of Lyons; 1 brother, Kerry Bryant of Lyons; 1 sister, Rhonda Bryant Ihibault and husband Keith of Win chester, TN; aunts and un cles, Sharon Griffin of the Stuckey Community, Linda Gantjos and husband Steve of St. Augustine, FL, Lorine Durrence, Buck Bryant and wife Jean, and Karen An derson and husband Phillip, all of Lyons; and numerous cousins. A graveside funeral ser vice was held on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., in the Stuckey Bap tist Church Cemetery near Glenwood, with Pastor Ef- ton Green officiating. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Mr. Lance G. Keaton, age 56, of Vidalia, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after an extended illness. Mr. Keaton was a native of Douglas, a 1983 graduate of Atkinson County High School, and later graduated from Wiregrass Technical College. He was employed by Vidalia City Schools per forming maintenance. Prior to that, he was employed by South Georgia State Col lege in Douglas and moved to Vidalia in 2019. He was a member of The Sanctuary in Douglas, and attended Cedar Crossing Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Archie Keaton and Sandra Jean Kelly Keaton. His family includes his wife, Rhanita Dees Ke aton of Vidalia; 2 brothers, Layne Keaton and wife Toni of Pearson, and Larry Keaton of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, with Pastor Steven Toole, Pastor Bob Powell and Pastor Wesley Woods officiating. Burial followed in the Hardens Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Josh ua Keaton, Kyle Keaton, Justin Peterson, Mike Stone, Randy Taft, and Ed die Toole. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Mr. Don Yeomans Mr. Don Yeomans, age 52, of Lyons, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Candler County Hospital in Metter after a brief illness. Mr. Yeomans was a native of Toombs County, grew up in Lyons, and lived most of his life in Ce dar Crossing and Lyons. He worked as a lineman with Georgia Power and Altamaha EMC, and pre viously worked as a long distance truck driver. He was a member of Cobb Creek Baptist Church and attended the Oasis Church of God in Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Michael “Steve” Yeomans. His family includes 3 children, Chazz Yeomans of Lyons, Samantha Ball of Auburn, GA, and Triniti Yeomans of Reidsville; his mother, Linda Wooten Webber of Lyons; 3 grand children, Aurora Clark, Gabriel Clark, and Elijah Clark; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and neph ews. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Au gust 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home, with Bishop Gilbert Wommack and Pastor Russell Wooten officiating. In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to the Dream Center, P.O. Box 307, Vida lia, GA 30475. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Clark and Shaw Monument Company 856 Lyons Center Road, Lyons, Georgia 30436 Georgia Marble • Granite • Bronze • Mausoleums Office 912-526-4444 Fax 912-526-0508 Toll Free: 1-866-839-4563 Owners: Bill Clark and Chuck Shaw email: clarkshawmonu@att.net Mr. Bob Whitaker Mr. Robert “Bob” Whitaker, age 72, of Vida lia, died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a brief bat tle with Covid. Mr. Whitaker was a native of Treutlen County, and grew up there and Montgomery County. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and served two tours of duty in Viet nam. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ameri can Legion, serving as secretary for both. He moved to the At lanta area in the mid 1970s, retired from MARTA as Building Maintenance Supervisor after 25 years, and lived in Vidalia since 2011. He was a deacon and member of Blockers Chapel Methodist Church, a member and past camp commander of Robert A. Toombs Camp #932, a Georgia Sons of Confed erate Veterans 6th Brigade Commander, as well as a member of the Mecha nized Cavalry. He was pre ceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Christopher Whitaker; 1 son, Greg Cooper; 1 grandson, Cole Whitaker; his parents, El- zie and Margaret Whitak er; and 2 sisters, Mae Poole and Ellen Ogle. His family includes his wife, Nell Whitaker; 6 children, Teresa Waggie and husband Guy, Aar on Whitaker, Joey Cobb and husband John, Andy Blount and wife Elissa, Chris Blount and wife Pam, and Bruce Blount and wife Jodi; grandchildren, Katie, Emmalee, Grade, Caleb, Brooke, Avery, Alex, Ashton, Alyson, Dylan, Grace, Anna, Helen, Doug, Katelyn, Christen, Katelin, Michael, Eileigh, Nolan, Chris, Tori Beth and Matt; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Faye McLen don, Louise West, Brenda Whitaker, Paula Whitaker, and Randall Whitaker and wife Becky, all of Adrian, Sue Lynn and husband James of Collins, Tony Whitaker and wife Scherry of Forsyth, Lonnie Whita ker and wife Kay of Higgs- ton, Sheila Atkins of Lyons, and Renna Clements and husband Colin of Vidalia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Ron ald V. Hall Funeral Home, with Pastor Albert White officiating. Entombment will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Fairview Memorial Gar dens in Stockbridge. In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to Christmas in Dixie, 50 Confederate Ave., Alley, GA 30410, or the American Cancer Soci ety, 4849 Paulsen St., Suite 102, Savannah, GA 31405. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Mrs. Mary McFall Mrs. Mary M. McFall, age 84, of the Rock Springs Community, died on Tues day, August 10, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savan nah after an extended ill ness. Mrs. McFall was born in Kilgore, TX, and raised in Denver, CO, and Canton, TX. She lived in Ocoee, FL, for 30 years before moving to Toombs County in 2005. She was a homemaker and attended Cornerstone Pentecos tal Church in the South Thompson Community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd McFall, Sr.; 1 daugh ter, Carolyn Sue McFall; 1 son-in-law, Winston Love; her parents, Edward Da vid Riley and Pauline Ben son Riley; and 2 brothers, Glenn Charles Riley and Michael David Riley. Her family includes 3 children, Robert Lloyd McFall, Jr., Linda A. Love, both of Rock Springs, and Edward E. McFall and wife Emily of Green Castle, IN; 4 granddaughters, Tamara Love of Rock Springs, and Heather McFall, Rebecca McFall, and Katelyn Mc Fall, all of Green Castle; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at Abundant Life Pentecos tal Church in Vidalia, with Pastor John Young, Jr., and Pastor Henry Lamb offici ating. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Ms. Erin McKinnon Ms. Erin Harbison McKinnon, age 41, ofjack- sonville, FL, died suddenly on August 3, 2021. Ms. McKinnon was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She gradu ated from The Foundation Academy in Jacksonville and studied at Jacksonville University. She was em ployed by Home Depot in Jacksonville Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Lynn Harbison. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Kristin Nelson and Bemie Nelson of Vidalia; 1 step brother, Chris Nelson; 1 stepsister, Jennifer Sransky; 2 aunts, Linda Lockwood and Scottie Plappert; and 1 cousin, Donna Walker. Due to COVID con cerns, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Carolyn Outler Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Outler, age 88, of Cherry Log, passed away on Au gust 5, 2021, at her resi dence. Our mother was a lov ing, caring and selfless light to this world. She loved anything that was colorful and she loved her Lord. She was essential in giving her children a strong foun dation. She retired from AJCC as assistant to the Principal. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on July 3, 1933, to the late John and Eula Hicks Ramsey. She passed at home with all of her children. She fought a long battle with Alzheim- ers disease. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph G. Outler, Sr.; her son, Ralph G. Outler, Jr; and her grandson, Cory Outler. Mrs. Outler is sur vived by her children, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Outler of Cumming, GA; Janan Out ler O’Saile of Cherry Log; and Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Rice (Jane) of Acworth, GA; five grandchildren, John, Kelly, Luke, Gar rett, and Alston; and one great-granddaughter, Zetta Dove. The family received friends on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Roberts- Stewart Funeral Home of Vidalia. Funeral services fol lowed at 3:00 p.m. on Fri day, August 13, 2021, at Roberts-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel of Vidalia with Rev. Henry Fulling- ton officiating. Graveside service and interment fol lowed at Lakeview Memo rial Gardens. Condolences may be sent online at our website: www.roberts-stewartfuner- alhome.com. ROBERTS - STEWART FUNERAL HOME Full Paid Obituary Mrs. Martha Wood Mrs. Martha Ely Wood, age 67, of Soperton died on Wednesday, Au gust 11, 2021. Mrs. Wood was born in Soperton, where she grew up and attended school. She served the community as a pastor’s wife and as a Parapro in the Treutlen County School System, working with special needs children, and retired in 2017. She was a member of Union Grove Calvary Ho liness Church in Wrights- ville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Edward D. and Almeta Jones Ely; her husband, Larry Phillip Wood; and 4 siblings, Billy, Donnie, Garland and Junell Ely. Survivors include her children, Rachael Had ley (Joey), and Rev. Josh Wood (Dana), all of Sop erton; siblings, Jean Ken nedy, East Dublin, George Ely (Joyce), Leesburg, FL, Brenda Gillis (Ray), Rincon, David Ely (Wen dy), Macon, and Judy Grimsley, Macon; grand children, Adalynn, Kolton, Kaison, Kamron, Bella and Onna; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service was conducted on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Midway Cemetery, with Pastor Jim Yeomans officiating. Pallbearers were Seth Yeomans, Isaiah Yeomans, Neal Rogers, Brad Ely, T.J. Spivey, her son-in-law, Joey Hadley, and grandsons, Kolton, Kaison and Kam ron Hadley. Honorary pall bearers were fellow pastor friends and spouses. In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to Union Grove Calvary Holiness Church, Building Fund, 370 Union Grove Church Rd., Wrightsville, GA 31096. Sammons Funeral Home in Soperton was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gwendolyn Febus-Aponte Mrs. Gwendolyn Fe bus-Aponte, age 43, of Adrian, died on Friday, Au gust 13, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Mrs. Febus-Aponte was bom in Dublin and was raised in Soperton. She was a 1995 graduate of Treutlen County High School. She had worked at Vidalia Glass for a period of time before becoming a contractor working as a senior customer support consultant and supervisor. She had attended Black- ville Church of God and most recently the Soperton Church of God. Survivors include her husband, David Febus- Aponte, Adrian; her chil dren, Zachary Lane Gillis, Adrian, Ariel Harriett Gil lis, Soperton, and Emily Elizabeth Alvarado, Adri an; her mother, Becky Beck Hilton (Jimmy), Soper ton; 1 brother, Justin Wil liams (Ashley), Uvalda; 1 sister, Marie Teruel Cord- ry, Wrightsville; 1 grand daughter, Soraya Elizabeth Sterling; and many extend ed family members and friends. A graveside funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in Westview Cemetery, with Pastor Greg Lowery officiating. Sammons Funeral Home in Soperton was in charge of arrangements.
