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oHie Ahuance The ADVANCE, December 8, 2021/Page 7A Obituaries Mr. David Heath Mr. David W. Heath, age 59, of Lyons, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at his home after a sudden illness. Mr. Heath lived in Dothan, AL, most of his life, graduated from high school there, and moved to Lyons in 1999. He was Baptist by faith. He was an automotive mechanic for many years and was Parts Manager at Vida- lia Motor Parts for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Heath and Irma Burnsed; 1 daughter, Lean Heath; 2 sisters, Vickey Heath Os borne and Deloris Gard ner; and 1 stepbrother, Bo Burnsed. His family includes his wife, Barbie Trammell; 5 children, Jeremy Heath and wife Bailey, and Jason Heath, all of Greenbriar, AR, Dereck Hughes of Webb, AL, and Tasha Co chran and Crystal Helmy and husband Hosam, all of Vidalia; his stepfather, Elvin Burnsed of Dothan, AL; 6 siblings, Danny Heath and wife Angela of Avon, AL, Jimmy Heath of Brooklet, Jacky Heath of Muscle Shoals, AL, Mick ey Heath and wife Lisa of Ashford, AL, Greg Heath and wife Edia of Webb, and Les Heath and wife Lori of Ozark, AL; his former son-in-law, William Reg ister and wife Kimberly of Vidalia; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday and Sun day, December 11 and 12, 2021, at the family home in Lyons. In lieu of flowers, do nations may be given to Barbie Trammell at Peo ples Bank, P.O. Box 386, Lyons, GA 30436. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Mr. Elvin Wrenn Mr. Elvin W. Wrenn, age 65, of Tattnall County, died on Wednesday, De cember 1, 2021, at Memo rial Health Meadows Hos pital in Vidalia. Mr. Wrenn was a na tive of Tattnall County and lived there most of his life, in Savannah for several years, and moved to Vidalia in 1999. He was a carpen ter, welder, and commer cial painter. He was Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Lamar Wrenn, Sr., and Mildred Irene Collins Wrenn; and 1 sister, Fae Wrenn Mann. His family includes 5 siblings, Amanda Wrenn of Vidalia, Lamar Wrenn of Metter, Alan Wrenn and wife Nancy of Lyons, Janice Butler and hus band Leon of Vidalia, and Keith Wrenn and wife Sue of Cumming; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service was held on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at Lakeview Memo rial Gardens, with Mr. Jose Caraballo officiating. In lieu of flowers, do nations maybe made to the American Heart Associa tion, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX75231 or by vis iting their website at heart, org. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Mr. Jack Hilton Mr. Jack Wayne Hilton, age 68, ofKibbee Commu nity, died on Tuesday, No vember 30, 2021, at Doc tors Hospital in Augusta from injuries sustained at his home on November 10. Mr. Hilton was a life long resident of Mont gomery County, living in Kibbee all of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Montgomery County High School and attend ed Swainsboro Technical College. He retired from Edwin I. Hatch Plant after 32 years. He attended New Life Church in Vidalia, and was a beekeeper most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Hilton and Louise Williamson Hilton. His family includes his wife, Linda Hilton of Kib bee; and 1 stepson, Robert Southwell of Reidsville. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, do nations maybe made to the Burn Center Foundation of America/Chavis House, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta, GA 30909 or to God’s Store house, P.O. Box 1214, Vi dalia, 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 Mrs. Ann Clark Mrs. Ann Oliver Clark, age 82, of Lyons, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Memorial Health Mead ows Hospital after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lyons. She was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School, attended Wesleyan College in Ma con, and earned a Bach elor’s degree in Education from the University of Georgia. She taught school for several years before tak ing an active role in busi ness with her husband as his office manager at Ideal Pharmacy, Vidalia Monu ment Company, and Clark and Shaw Monument. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, John Durst Sunday school class, New Life Circle and served on various commit tees at the church through out the years. She was a member of Preceptor Nu Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was very devoted to her entire fam ily and enjoyed spending time with them. One of her greatest joys was be ing “Grandma” to her three granddaughters and her great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Leigh Clark; parents, Evelyn Sapp Carson and Marion Carson. Her family includes her husband of sixty-one years, Billy Clark of Lyons; two children, Elizabeth Clark Shaw and husband Chuck of Lyons, and Wil liam Clark of Lake Oconee; three grandchildren, Anna Shaw Willyard and hus band Connor of Vidalia, Lauren Shaw Hadden and husband Tyler, and Em ily Shaw and fiance Carlos Lora, all of Lyons; and one great-granddaughter, Au- bree Kate Hadden. The funeral was Thurs day morning, December 2, at 11:00 at Lyons First United Methodist Church with Pastor Randall Smith officiating. Burial followed at Lyons City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Con nor Willyard, Tyler Had den, Carlos Lora, Trent Akins, Scott Tuck, and Bill Hammock. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 71, Lyons, GA 30436. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Full Paid Obituary Mrs. Carol Faulk Mrs. Carol Faulk, age 74, of Guyton, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Homestead Hos pital Baptist Health South Florida after a brief illness. Mrs. Faulk was a na tive of Atlanta, living in Riverdale many years and in Effingham County since 1991. She was a home maker and Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Jimmy Schrum; her parents, John Anthony and Louise Wells Anthony; and 3 brothers, Randy An thony, Huey Anthony, and Bobby Christian. Her family includes her husband, Mickie Faulk of Guyton; 4 children, Me lissa Brock of Richmond, VA, Daniel Dunn and wife Sabrina of Atlanta, Dee Brown and husband Brad of LaGrange, and Kaleb Faulk and wife Christy of Pooler; 3 sisters, Rubyjew- ell of Douglasville, Doris Ann Daniels of Tuscalo osa, AL, and Susan John son and husband Ronnie of Lyons; 1 brother, John Anthony of Douglasville; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the chapel of Ron ald V. Hall Funeral Home, with Pastor Aaron Mon- crief officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memo rial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 1:30 until just prior to the service. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Lowry continued from page 6A “You can’t stop us,” intoned a viral ad last year. Well, actually you can, provided you are an authoritarian bully with an enormous consumer base. “Just do it” went the most iconic Nike ad. No, second thought, better to “Just don’t” if it might anger a government that disappeared a star athlete for the offense of accusing an official of sexual assault and is preparing to invade a neighboring country. If China were to take Taiwan, would the NBA, Nike or Lebron James do anything more than offer vague expressions of concern and piffle about how the situation is complicated? We certainly know what Enes Kanter would say. Which is why he rightly deserves a Nike ad celebrating his go-it-alone truth-telling, and why, of course, he’ll never get one. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2021 by King Features Synd., Inc. Call 537-3131 When You See News Happen Mrs. Celia Gillis Mrs. Celia Fountain Gillis, age 81, of Mt. Ver non, died Monday, No vember 29, 2021, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Mt. Vernon, and she was a 1958 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She retired as a social worker after twenty-nine years from Montgomery County Department of Family and Children Services. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon, where she taught Sunday school for many years and was always involved with Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing, spending time with family and friends and going on vacations with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Monroe E. Fountain and Annie Wal ters Fountain; and seven siblings, J.M. Fountain, Juanita F. Henry, LeRoy Fountain, Marvin Foun tain, Oreta F. Avery, Ber nard Fountain, and Festus Fountain. Her family includes her husband of sixty-three years, Garland Gillis ofMt. Vernon; three children, Julie A. Gillis and Randy Moore of Swainsboro, Kathy G. Braddy and hus band Byron of Mt. Vernon, and Greg Gillis and Jan Lumley of Dublin; one sister, Wylene F. Denney of Canton; four grandchil dren, Michael S. McNeal and wife Pam of Green Cove Springs, Florida, Jef frey F. McNeal and wife Julie of Vidalia, LeAnn B. Fernandez and husband Jared of Falkville, and Em ily G. Sammons and hus band Benji of Soperton; five great-grandchildren, a great-grandchild to be born soon, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service was Thursday, De cember 2, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Karl Hay and Reverend John Daughtrey officiating. Pallbearers were Den nis Denney, Michael Mc Neal, Jared Fernandez, Byron Fountain, Joey Fountain, Benji Sammons, Freddie Henry and Jeffrey McNeal. Those desiring may make memorial contribu tions to the Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box, 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475. A special thanks to Su sie McMullen and the staff of Community Hospice for their support and loving care during her illness. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Full Paid Obituary Mr. Walter Scott Mr. Walter H. Scott, age 75, of Vidalia, died on Sat urday, December 4, 2021, at Memorial Health Mead ows Hospital in Vidalia af ter a sudden illness. Mr. Scott was a native of Toombs County, living in Miami, FL, for several years, and in Vidalia most of his life. He worked at Federal Pacific, Somers Concrete & Pipe Plant, and with the Georgia Depart ment of Transportation and the City of Vidalia as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Smith Street Baptist Church and the Alby Gay Sunday School Class. He was pre ceded in death by his par ents, Ruby Dell Maddox Mosley and Cuyler Pierce Mosley. His family includes his wife of 45 years, Barbara Mixon Scott of Vidalia; 2 children, Greg Burns and wife Theresa of Vidalia, and Tren Burns and wife Jennifer of the New Branch Community; 2 grand daughters, Alii Burns and Abbi Burns; 1 sister, Mar tha Page and husband Jerry of Vidalia; 1 brother, Clar- ey P. Scott, Sr., of Warner Robins; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, De cember 7, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the chapel of Ron ald V. Hall Funeral Home, with Rev. David Barrett and Pastor Chester Proctor officiating. Burial followed in Pinecrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Burns, Tren Burns, Wade Page and Alex Page. In lieu of flowers, me morial contributions may be made to Smith Street Baptist Church, 503 Smith St., Vidalia, GA 30474. Ronald V. Hall FUNERAL HOME "Memories, of a Lifetime of Love" Yarbrough continued from page 5A followers and it could very well get us a liberal Democrat governor and the prospects of an expansion of social programs much as is happening these days in Washington under the Biden Administration. Not to mention an energized Woke crowd constantly taking us on a guilt trip for sins committed by past generations. If that happens, Republicans will have reaped the whirlwind they have sown. And they will have deserved it. You can reach Dick Yar brough at dick@dickyarbrough. com; at P.O. Box 725373, At lanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/dickyarb
