All Obituaries

Betty Jenkins Fulton, 71, of Alamo, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.  She was born July 30, 1951, to the late Morris and Jeanette Simpson Jenkins. Mrs. Fulton was a graduate of Wheeler County High School, Tift College, and Georgia Southern University.  She was a dedicated high school teacher for over 29 years, a member of the Alamo United Methodist Church, and enjoyed music, reading literature, and all things Shakespeare.  Her...

Alma Debbie Champion, 55, of Dublin, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA.  She was born November 2, 1962, to the late Thomas Rayburn and Helen Hutcheson Smith. She loved fishing, shopping, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.    Mrs. Champion is survived by her husband: Wayne Champion; daughter: Blanco Murphy (Chris) of Milledgeville; two granddaughters: Sophia and Madison; brothers: Carlos Barney Smith...

Rose Marie Lane, 56, of Glenwood, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA.  She was born February 14, 1966, to the late Leon and Linda Frailey Lane.   She enjoyed fishing, working in her yard, listening to Conway Twitty, and having a “girl’s day out” with her friend Tina. Mrs. Lane is survived by her Aunt Marlene of Rockledge, Uncle Bill of Glenwood, Aunt Barbara of Glenwood, and Aunt Gloria of Tifton; and several cousins,...

Zachary LaDon Connell, 23, of Ailey, GA, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022.  He was born December 29, 1998, to Robin Jacqueline Haymons Connell and Claude LaDon Connell.  Zachary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and competing on the wrestling team when he was in high school.  He was a member of the Snowhill Community Church and worked in the logging industry.  Zachary is survived by his daughter: Kensliegh Connell; mother: Robin Jacqueline Connell; father: Claude LaDon...

John Monfort LaFavor, 90, of Glenwood, GA, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at The Oaks Bethany of Vidalia.  He was born October 8, 1932, to the late George and Mildred Monfort LaFavor and served in the Military Police Corps in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.  Mr. LaFavor was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and worked for ten years in the garment industry, twelve years for Federal Pacific, and retired after sixteen years with the Georgia Correctional...

Sara Lynn Belflower Simmons, 53, of McRae-Helena, passed away Monday, November 07, 2022, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA.   She was born August 26, 1969, to the late Bertice and Eva Mae Brady Belflower.   Mrs. Simmons worked for many years as a caregiver and was a member of Greater Vision Church.  She was an avid Georgia Bulldog and Nascar fan, and she enjoyed listening to music and attending races at the Cochran Motor Speedway.  She will be greatly missed by...

Mary Ethel Armstrong, 60, of Glenwood, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022.  She was born March 28, 1962, to the late Henry Shrider Herrington and Juneda Prickett Harrington Baggett.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Gene Armstrong; children: J.D. Mincey, J.T. Mincey, and J.R. Mincey; and half-brothers: Daniel Burkhalter, James Burkhalter, and Wendell Burkhalter. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by: two brothers; Henry Herrington and Robert Herrington; half-brother: Herman...

Mr. David McNeal, age 69, of Alamo died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Meadows Regional Hospital of Vidalia after an extended illness. He was born in Telfair County on August 6, 1953, to the late Ottis F. McNeal and Marjory Hammack McNeal. David grew up in Montgomery County but lived most of his life in Wheeler County. After receiving a Batchelor of Arts degree from Tift College he worked as a Deputy Warden of Security at Dodge County Correctional Institute. There he received several awards...

Ms. Betty Wilkie, age 88, of Alamo, GA passed away September 25, 2022, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA. She is survived by her daughter: Renee (John) Garrett; granddaughters: MacKinley (Landon) Powell and Madison Garrett; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Buren Wilkie; parents: Lawson and Maudell Johnson Bell; brothers: Willard Bell and James Bell; and sisters: Evelyn Swinson and Carolyn Miller.  Ms. Wilkie was born July 30,...

John Monroe Clements, age 86, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Lumber City Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Wheeler County, one of three children on an expansive farm outside of McRae. As a young person, he loved reading books, talking about politics, working hard in school, and running track. As a teenager, he attended Indian Springs Camp Meeting and surrendered to Jesus – a decision that changed his heart and life forever. This...