Master Jacob Daniel Clark, age 4, Lyons, died Thursday, November 3, 2005, at his residence.

He was a native of Bulloch County, residing in Emanuel County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sheryl Clark.

Survivors include his father, J.R. Clark, Reidsville; his mother and step-father, Kami Clark and David Faircloth, Oak Park; one sister, Kayley Lynette Clark, Oak Park; one step-brother, Ely Faircloth, Oak Park; paternal grandfather, Jimmy Clark, Collins; maternal grandparents, Jack and Karen Webb, Lyons, and Wanda and Royce Bryant, Vidalia; step-grandparents, David and Rinda Faircloth, Oak Park; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services wee conducted Saturday, November 5, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in the Jones-Stewart Funeral Home of Lyons with Rev. Brian Powell and Rev. W.R. Connell officiating. Interment followed in Boiling Springs Cemetery near Soperton.

Pallbearers were Lew Graham, Brian Swallenberg, Eric Willis, Michael Caraway, Michael Calr, Dobe Smith, J.R. Thigpen and Jay Riner.

Arrangements furnished by Jones-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Barbara Flowers Copeland, age 71, died Thursday, November 3, 2005, in the Tattnall Health Care of Reidsville following an extended illness.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Toombs County. She was an employee of Toombs Manufacturing for 33 years as a machine operator. She was a member of Hammonds Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eschol Copeland, one grandson, Jeremy Copeland, and her parents, Bert and Birdie Flowers.

Survivors include, one daughter, Tarvis Copeland, Lyons; one son, Walter Copeland, Burley, Indiana; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Yvonne and Richard Clark, Lyons, and Juanita Copeland, Conyers; brother, Jim Paul Flowers, Lyons; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 6, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in the Jones-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel of Lyons with Rev. Ron Rollins officiating. Interment followed in Long Pond Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Richard Clark, Rocky Flowers, Chris Flowers, David Hutcheson, Kenny Burton and Kenneth Morris.

Arrangements furnished by Jones-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.

Mr. Richard Levy Thompson, 62, Lyons, died Monday, October 31, 2005, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Lyons. He was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of the National Guard and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lyons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include wife, Evelyn F. Thompson, Lyons; three daughters, Angela T. Jacobs, Andalusia, Alabama, Tina McDaniel, Lyons, and Dawn Owens, Darien, two sons, Craig Thompson, Glennville, and Jimmy McDaniel, Vidalia; one sister, Sherrie T. Moody, Atlanta; four grandchildren; and two nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, November 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Lyons City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Cline and Sean Tootle, Ernie Stanfield, Robert Kraus, Speck Nobles, Glenn Spikes, Hubert Sowell and Al Lewis.

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

The Advance, Vol. 108, No. 45, Wednesday, November 09, 2005, page 6A.

Mr. John A. “Boots” Williams, age 68, Waynesboro, died Monday, October 31, 2005, in Waynesboro following an extended illness.

He was a native of Toombs County, living several years in Montgomery County, and later moving to Jacksonville, Florida. He was employed with Williams Supply Company and Sea Island Cotton Gen in Vidalia. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer and athlete.

Survivors: three daughters, Kathy Blanchard and Nancy Daniel, both of Waynesboro, and Carol Ann Williams, Jacksonville; one son, John A. Williams, Jr., Jacksonville, two grandchildren; and two aunts.

Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in Pinecrest Cemetery with Rev. Don Moye officiating. Interment followed.

Pallbearers were jack, James and David Thompson, Ed Smith, Theron Conner and James Wilson.

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

The Advance, Vol. 108, No. 45, Wednesday, November 09, 2005, page 6A.