Abby Debra Ann Hinton
Jesup—Abby Debra Ann Hinton, 62, died June 7, 2022 at home.
A resident of Jesup for more than 20 years and a former resident of Savannah, she was born on Dec. 6, 1959.
She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She took a lot of pride in her children and grandchildren and loved animals of all kinds, especially turtles.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Hinton, and her brothers, Alvin and Alan Hinton.
Survivors include her three children, Debra Ann (Chris) Dixon of Odum, Shawn Hinton of Jesup and Jessica Hinton of Savannah; her mother, Jeanette Dill of Jesup; her three sisters, Penny (James) Burrage of Jesup, Margie (Robert) Vangiller of Ellabell and Jeanine (Chris) Brabham of Ellabell; grandchildren, Noah Hinton, Brice Hadlock and Gage O’Neal; one great-grandchild on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended-family members.
Funeral services were held June 11 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup with the Rev. Mark Downs officiating.
Interment followed in Sunset Oaks Memorials.
Pallbearers were family members—Chris, Noah, Brice, Gage, C.J. and Lance.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Anne Carpenter Hoover
Odum—Anne Carpenter Hoover, 67, of Odum died June 10, 2022.
The North Carolina native had lived in Wayne County the past 40 years and was a member of Odum Methodist Church, where she served as secretary, Sunday school teacher and choir director.
She graduated from Indiana University and received her master’s degree from Georgia Southern University. Her love for children grew as she taught for 31 years in Long County and recently had tutored children of the Wayne County school system.
She loved Wayne County, served as treasurer of the Wayne County Historical Society and was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association.
Dancing was a favorite pastime, along with traveling, especially abroad, and taking care of her cats.
Survivors include her companion for 35 years, Glynn Horton of Odum, and two brothers, Ray (Lucy) Hoover of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, and David (Missy) Hoover of Auburn, California.
Graveside funeral services were held June 12 in Odum City Cemetery with Pastor Don Cunningham officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Odum Methodist Church, P.O. Box 15, Odum, GA 31555.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements.
Pamela Soden Thornton
Jesup—Pamela Soden Thornton, 54, died June 6, 2022, at Wayne Memorial.
She was a native of New Brunswick City, New Jersey, living the past two years in Jesup.
She preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Irene Brusyo Soden.
Survivors include her husband, John Clinton Thornton Jr; two siblings, Dean Jason (Genevieve) Soden and Penny Lynn Robinson; a father-in-law, John Clinton Thornton Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Clayton Rooks
Gardi--Henry Clayton Rooks, 103, died on June 11, 2022.
Another “soldier” has made it home, his family said. He was born in Waynesville on April 20, 1919, to Allen John and Sarah Isabella Rooks. He was the last surviving member of his siblings—Viola Drury, Alma Knight, Chester Rooks, Fred Rooks Sr., Frank Rooks and Clarence Rooks.
He had lived an abundant life, and as friends and family attest, he loved his Lord and Savior with his whole heart. That is the legacy he leaves behind, his family said.
He served his country with the U. S. Army during World War II in 1944 and 1945. His military occupational specialty was Cannoneer 844. He fought in Central Europe and was a member of Cannon Company 242 Infantry Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, EAMET Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Marksman Badge. Up until his death, he still recalled being on the “front line” and crossing the Rhine River, spending time in Germany, France and Austria, and still at the ripe age of 103, he remembered specific details of his “brothers in arms.”
He had always worked hard for his family, even when times were extremely hard. He worked in turpentine for a while and drove a pulpwood truck before getting a job with the federal government, first at Naval Air Station (NAS) Glynco in the 1960s and later through FLETC. He retired from civil service, and FLETC, in Brunswick in 1987.
He was a charter member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Hortense.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Vinter Clara Rooks; his sons, Joseph Rooks and Lonnie Rooks; his grandchildren, Cynthia Ray, Brian Rooks, Clayton Rooks and Thomas Lee; one great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Inee Rooks of Gardi; his children, Jerome Rooks of Brunswick, Roy (Barbara) Rooks of Claxton, Linda (Cliff) Lee, Glenn (Pat) Rooks and Glenda Patterson of Hortense; a stepdaughter, Donna Harper of St. Simons; grandchildren, Leslie (Barbara) Rooks, Becky (Larry) Stokes, Leon (Krissy) Rooks, Donna (John) Dowler, Darryl Rooks, Cheryl Lewis, Denise (Kevin) Johns, Karen (Bill) Dean, Mike Ray, Terri Ray, Michaela (Chris) Slover, Melissa Rooks, Melinda Melton and Philip (Christine) Patterson; 27 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren, as well as extended family and friends.
All who knew and loved him are eternally thankful for the legacy he has left hidden in their hearts, and they will miss his simple words of wisdom and his humble, heartfelt and powerful prayers, his family said.
Funeral remembrance services will be held at Trinity Church of the Nazarene on Old Post Road in Hortense today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Little and the Rev. Walter Mingledorff officiating. Becky Stokes and Lauren Rowell will sing songs of tribute in memory of him and a life well-lived. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Hospice of the Golden Isles; Dr. Scott Clay; his special nurse and granddaughter, Melissa Rooks; grandson, Darryl Rooks; great-grandsons; and great-great-grandsons.
Pallbearers are grandsons and great-grandsons—Leslie Rooks, Leon Rooks, Michael Ray, Philip Patterson, Jordan Melton, Blake Johns, Bryce Dean and Grayson Dean.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.edomillerandsons.com.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.