Mrs. Vernede Griffin Chapman, age 86, Brunswick, died August 5, 2003, in the Hospice of the Golden Isles.

She was a native of Marianna, Florida, and had made her home in Glynn County for many years. She was a member of Glyndale Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Golden Circle Sunday School Class and the Golden Harvest. She was also a member of the Highland Park Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Lynn, Gainsville, Georgia, and Janice Dial and husband Tommy, Cartersville, Georgia; one son, Robert F. Chapman, Jr. and wife Beth, Brunswick; one sister, Martelle Thompson, Miami, Florida; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two geat-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 8, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. in the Glyndale Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Palmetto Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Richard Allen Lynn, Jr., Michael Scott Lynn, Robert Shawn Lynn, Thomas Justin Dial, Robert Frank Chapman III, Bobby Griner, Amy Dial Bell, Lisa Lynn and Brooke Chapman. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Glyndale Baptist Church, Leon Braddock, Don Kicklighter, Otis Robertson, Roy Franks, Von Drew, Hubert Douglas, Carlos Champion, Bobby Davis, Pete Hamilton and John Walter.

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.

Mrs. Thelma Carter Coleman, age 82, Vidalia, died Wednesday, August 6, 2003, in Meadows Regional Nursing Center in Vidalia after an extended illness.

She was a native of Jeff Davis County, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry R. and Joanne Coleman and Buddy and Patty Coleman, all of Vidalia; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Allie C. Snipes, Titusville, Florida, and Anges C. Culpepper, Port Saint Joe, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in Lakeview Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bill Berryhill and Rev. Emory Fennell officiating. Interment followed.

Pallbearers were Dale Dykes, Brian Sikes, Albert Strickland, Frank Williams, Larry Stewart, John Kennedy and Paul White.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.

Murchison Funeral Home of Vidalia was in charge of the arrangements.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 02, 2003, page 7b.

Mrs. Rosa Barrow Hamilton, age 85, died Tuesday, August 5, 2003.

Mrs. Georgia Nell Harrell Kemp, age 73, Lyons, died Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at her daughter's home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. A. D. Mayo, age 83, Lyons, died Sunday, August 10, 2003, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Toombs County. He was a retired farmer, a United States Air Force veteran of World War II, a past Toombs County Commissioner, a member of the Lyons Masonic Lodge, a member of the First Baptist Church of Lyons and the Barracca Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Anderson Mayo, Lyons; four daughters and husbands, Dawn Mayo Laboone and Rodney, Lyons; Debarah Mayo Palmer and Ronald, Lyons; Delainie Mayo Collins and Terry, Lyons, and Deidre Mayo Morgan and Stanley, Statesboro; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Lyons with the pastor Rev. Dannie Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Lyons City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Harry Brown, Marvin Porter, W.L. Findley, Vernon Kennedy, Wayne Smith and Hardy Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lyons building fund.

Arrangements furnished by: Jones-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.

Mrs. Zeva McKinna, age 79, Brunswick, died August 4, 2003, in the Hospice of the Golden Isles.

She was a native of Vidalia and has been a resident of Brunswick for a while. She worked at Rich/Leaphart Hospital in Jesup and later worked at the Old Brusnwick Hospital. Later she began working at the Glynco Naval Air Station to start the new dependent clinic. After her retirement sh then set-up the Medical Clinic for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. She retired from FLETC in 1978. She received several honors during her career, including a special commendation from the Secretary of the Treasury, Nicholas Brady. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brunswick and Red Cross volunteer. She worked with hospice of the Golden Isles as a volunteer.

Survivors include her husband, Richard G. McKinna, Brunswick; one daughter, Beth M. Carroll, Brunswick; two sons, Richard G. McKinna, Jr., Brunswick; and Gregory Alva McKinna, Missouri; one sister, Jackie Brinson, Savannah; one brother, Billy Adams, Macon; two granddaughters, Erin Carroll Nail and Julia McKinna, both of Brunswick; two grandsons, Trevor Carroll, Cherry Point, N.C.; and Chris McKinna, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held Friday, August 8, 2003, in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brunswick.

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.

The Advance, Wednesday, August 13, 2003, page 7b.