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Marilyn Johnson Bass
Jul 27, 2026
Marilyn Johnson Bass, age 71, of Baxley passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mrs. Bass was born on October 7, 1954, in Appling County to the late Lannis Johnson and the late Louise Dubberly Johnson. She was an avid gardener who found great joy...
Yancey Lee Carter
Jul 26, 2026
Yancey Lee Carter, age 62, of Baxley passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his residence.
Yancey was born on December 1, 1963, in Appling County and worked for Lee's Pest Control. He had a passion for world history and horror movies. He also appreciated life's simple pleasures, including searching for arrowheads, listening to music, such as The Rolling Stones, and...
Malcolm James Evans
Jul 26, 2026
Malcolm James Evans, age 73, of Baxley passed away peacefully at his residence on July 26, 2026.
He was a native of Appling County and the son of the late Clinton and Virginia Lord Evans. He was educated in the Appling School System and a member of the 1971 graduating class. After years spent in high line construction he started his...
Virginia Louise Daniels
Jul 23, 2026
Virginia Louise Daniels, age 75, of Hazlehurst passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mrs. Daniels was born December 25, 1950 in Elora, Tennessee to the late Maury Dickson Lancaster and the late Lena Mae Johnson. She worked for Dollar General as a store manager. Mrs. Daniels enjoyed fishing and being outdoors,...
Wilbur Lee "Coot" Sellers
Jul 22, 2026
Wilbur Lee “Coot” Sellers, age 91, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Sellers was born on April 3, 1935 in Jeff Davis County to the late George Ernest Sellers and the late Edna Cain Sellers. He was a farmer and member of Altamaha Baptist Church where he enjoyed...
Barbara Sue Newman
Jul 12, 2026
Barbara Sue Newman, age 79, of Snipesville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Memorial Meadows in Vidalia under the care of Community Hospice.
She was born on August 4, 1946, in Hazlehurst to the late William E. (Bill) Lytle and the late Otera Powell Lytle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Lynn...
Larry R. "Frog" Williams
Jul 8, 2026
Larry R. “Frog” Williams, age 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Appling Healthcare.
Larry was born April 10, 1958 in Appling County to the late Claude “Buck” Williams, Jr. and the late Mary Graham Williams. He was a farmer and member of Red Oak Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Jamie (Cindy) Williams and Christy Sellers both of...
Shirley Lovett
Jul 8, 2026
Shirley Hughes Lovett, age 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.
Mrs. Lovett, born November 10, 1950, in Hazlehurst, was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Lenora Hand Hughes. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved them with a devotion that shaped every part of her life.
She...
William Thomas Oliver
Jul 7, 2026
William Thomas “Tom” Oliver, age 87, of Hazlehurst passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Appling Healthcare.
Mr. Oliver, born April 29, 1939, in McRae, Georgia, was the beloved son of the late Preston Oliver and Eva Mae Bass Oliver. A devoted member of First Baptist Church, he spent his career as a Bread Route Driver with Derst Baking, where he...
Gwyn Alyeene Havens
Jul 5, 2026
Gwyn Alyeene Havens, age 84, of Baxley, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Memorial University Health Center in Savannah.
Mrs. Havens was born on May 21, 1942 in Calipatria, California to the late Clayton Gorman and Alyeene Gorman. She was a member of Asbury Church and was an Interior Designer. She was an ordain minister and was always available...
Merita Beckworth Oswald
Jul 4, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Merita Beckworth Oswald, who passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born on January 8, 1949, in Baxley, Georgia, Merita was one of 13 children born to the late Abraham and Lola...
Kathleen Thomas Russell
Jun 30, 2026
Kathleen Thomas Russell, 73, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
Kathy was born April 9, 1953 in Appling County to the late Herbert “Snooks” Thomas and the late Orida Carter Thomas. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse with 32 years of service with Appling Healthcare. She enjoyed the simple things...
Steven Wilton Spell
Jun 30, 2026
Steven Wilton Spell, age 52, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at his residence.
Steven was born on December 11, 1973 in Appling County to the late Wilton Spell and the late Gerri Revels Spell. He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God and a machinist and electrician. Steven was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and...
Jason Randall Gruber
Jun 29, 2026
Jason Randall Gruber, age 52, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at Bacon County Hospital.
Jason was born on October 30, 1973, in Appling County. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before building a career as a skilled welder, fabricator, and machinist. Blessed with a God-given talent for welding, Jason took great pride in...
Clifton Lamar "Coon" Griffin
Jun 29, 2026
Clifton L. “Coon” Griffin, age 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence under the care of Comfort Hospice.
Mr. Griffin was born January 8, 1955, to the late William Barney Griffin and the late Mancy Lou Carter Griffin Williamson. He worked for Claxton Poultry. Mr. Griffin was known for his quick wit, always laughing and joking....
Olethea Spell "Bobbie" Walls
Jun 27, 2026
Olethea Spell “Bobbie” Walls, age 93, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Jesup under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mrs. Walls was born on December 7, 1932 in Appling County to the late William Early Spell and the late Mildred Burke Spell. She was a member of the Baxley Church of God and was a retired...
Eleanor (Williamson) Griffey
Jun 25, 2026
Eleanor Williamson Sutton Griffey, age 78, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at her residence under the care of Georgia Hospice.
Mrs. Griffey, born on August 9, 1947 and a native of Appling County, spent much of her life living in South Florida, before permanently returning to Appling County upon retirement. A lifelong nurse and caregiver, she served as...
Tammy Branch Youmans
Jun 25, 2026
Tammy Branch Youmans, age 56, of Baxley passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Tammy was born on October 11, 1969 in Jeff Davis County and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jerry Dean Lawrence Simmons. Tammy had a great love for her pets but her greatest love in life was her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Kevin...
William Wilbur Barnes
Jun 25, 2026
William Wilbur Barnes, age 87, of Baxley passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Barnes was born on August 7, 1938, in Appling County to the late Jake Barnes and the late Effie Mae Murphy Barnes. He was a devoted member of Spring Branch Baptist Church, where he attended Henry Branch’s Sunday School Class and served with the...
Dan Joseph Devereaux
Jun 20, 2026
Dan Joseph Devereaux, age 57, of Surrency passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.
Dan was born October 9, 1968 in Waycross to the late Joseph Henry Devereaux and the late Carolyn Turner Devereaux. He worked in construction, building homes as a framer.
Survivors include his fiancé, Suzanne Elliston of Surrency; stepmother, Freda...
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