Vidalia, Mrs. Dorene James, age 83, of Glenwood, died March 14, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, after a sudden illness. She was a native of Blairsville and spent most of her life in Vidalia before moving to Glenwood in 2022. She was a homemaker and absolutely loved cats. Dorene was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas James; her parents, Hobart and Elizabeth Botts; and ten siblings. Mrs. James’ loved ones include her three nephews, Doyle Botts of Calhoun,...

Ms. Tina Sanders, age 57 of Vidalia, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She had lived most of her life in Vidalia. Tina was preceded in death by her biological father, John Youngblood, and her sister, Denise Youngblood. Tina’s family includes her parents, Judy and David Griffin of Vidalia; one son, Cory Whitfield; one daughter, Dorinda Whitfield of Vidalia; two brothers, Paul Henriott and Wife Jacquis of San...

Mr. Herbert H. Bryant, age 93, of Lyons, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Glenwood Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County and lived most of his life in Lyons and loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Herbert worked for Altamaha Electric Membership Cooperatives for fifty years and retired as a staking engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Emma Bryant, and his wife, Ann Coleman Bryant. Mr. Herbert’s loved ones include...

Mr. Henry Zabski, Jr., age 64 of Vidalia, died on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Community Hospice House of Vidalia following an extended illness. He was a native of New York and moved to Hobe Sound, Florida after serving his country in the United States Air Force. He and his family then moved to Vidalia in 2006. While living in Florida, Henry worked for Sherwin Williams and continued his career in Vidalia until a few months prior to his death. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed building...

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Lively, age 74, of Johnsons Corner, died February 13, 2023 at The Oaks-Bethany in Vidalia, after an extended illness. She was a native of Blakely and lived most of her life in Johnsons Corner. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at the Donalsonville Hospital for many years. Brenda took care of her family and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Susie Rabun; and one brother. Mrs. Brenda’s survivors include one son, David...

Mrs. Myrtle Dukes Rogers Larson, age 83, of Lake City, Florida, died February 6, 2023 at Haven - Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Vidalia and spent most of her life in Columbia County, Florida. She worked as a caregiver sitting with the elderly and was Pentecostal by faith. Mrs. Myrtle enjoyed attending church, reading the Bible, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, J.K....

Mr. James L. Kinney, age 62, of Alston, died January 22, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of Montgomery County and spent most of his life in Alston. James was a truck driver for thirty-six years, retired from Williams Brothers Trucking, and was Methodist by faith. He loved camping on the river sandbars, riding four-wheelers, messing with his chickens, and always spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elgamarie and...

Mrs. Debra Renee Williamson, age 64, of Oak Park, died January 19, 2023, at the Community Hospice House after a brief illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and lived most of her life in Oak Park with her husband of forty-six years and loved “retail therapy” and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a 1976 graduate of Montgomery County High School and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse after graduating from Swainsboro Technical College in 1986. Debra was...

Mr. David Adaway, age 79 of Lyons, passed away on January 14, 2023. He was a native of Texas and moved to Glenwood in 1996, and most recently lived in Lyons for the past few years. Mr. Adaway worked as a security guard for Chicken of the Sea and was a former Glenwood police officer as well as a former deputy sheriff of Wheeler County. He was a veteran who previously served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Adaway was preceded in death by his parents, Napoleon and Daisy...