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Johnnie Ray Copeland
Jan 25, 2026
Johnnie Ray Copeland, age 88, of Baxley passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence.
Mr. Copeland was born August 30, 1937 in Appling County to the late Lawrence Copeland and the late Fanny Marie Hendricks Copeland. He was the last surviving attendant of Red Oak School and proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army....
Myrtle Lou Blanton
Jan 24, 2026
Myrtle Lou Blanton, age 93, of Surrency passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mrs. Blanton was born December 20, 1932 in Surrency to the late Wille Clifford Mann and the late Alma Reddish Mann. She was a faithful member of Surrency Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in...
Vance Yawn
Jan 21, 2026
Vance Yawn, age 64, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah under the care of Georgia Hospice.
Vance was born May 3, 1961 in Baxley to the late Vance Joseph Yawn and the late Donnell Sellers Yawn. He was a truck driver for AAA Cooper and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Vance...
Jonnie Archer Teston
Jan 21, 2026
Jonnie Archer Teston, age 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mrs. Teston was born January 1, 1958 in Sullivan, Indiana to the late John William Archer and the late Iva Lee Laslie Archer. She was a member of Baxley Church of God and was the store manager at...
Joann Milikin Beecher
Jan 19, 2026
Joann Milikin Beecher, age 86, of Baxley passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mrs. Beecher was born September 9, 1939 in Appling County to the late Manley B. “Bark” Milikin and the late Aline “Sister” Holland Milikin. Mrs. Beecher was a dedicated member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and a proud retired...
Sandra Elaine Brobston
Jan 10, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Holloway Brobston, age 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Lakeside Senior Living, in Douglas, GA.
Mrs. Brobston was born on June 19, 1943 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late William T. Abney and the late Dorothy Sutherland Holloway. She was very close to her older and younger siblings. Each 17 months apart, they...
Barry David Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Barry David Smith, age 36, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his residence.
Barry was born March 15, 1989 in Vidalia but was a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County. He was known for his intelligence and computer skills. But his greatest joy in life came from spending time with his family and friends. He was especially devoted...
Jo Lasseter Vickers
Jan 8, 2026
Ms. Jo Lasseter Vickers, age 94, of Spring City, TN passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Ms. Jo was born November 6, 1931 in Dothan, Alabama to the late William Dewey Cobb and the late Minnie Atkinson Cobb. She was a retired barber and a member of Frostbite Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and...
Vinney Lee Lynch
Jan 8, 2026
Vinney Lee Lynch, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Appling Healthcare.
Mrs. Lynch was born on April 27, 1934 in Appling County to the late Dan Lester Smith and the late Minnie Lou Crosby Smith. She attended Southside Church of God and was a retired seamstress and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert...
Edward Ellis "Eddie" Cleland
Jan 7, 2026
Edward Ellis “Eddie” Cleland, age 66, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Appling Healthcare.
Eddie was born November 9, 1959, in Appling County and was the son of the late Mike Dencil Cleland and the late Malzie Ellis Cleland. A devoted member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church, Eddie served his church family in many roles over the years,...
Lucille Buckins Aldridge
Jan 6, 2026
Lucille Buckins Aldridge, 91, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2026 and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.
She lived a full and meaningful life, touching the hearts of those who knew her. Throughout her 91 years, she exemplified grace, kindness, and strength, meeting life's challenges with dignity and resilience. She was born on April 9th, 1934...
William Joe Lairmore
Jan 5, 2026
William Joe Lairmore, Jr., age 70, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Candler Hospital in Savannah.
Mr. Lairmore was born September 22, 1955 in Virginia to the late William Joe Lairmore, Sr. and the late Patricia Ann Lairmore. He was a retired cook at B & F Restaurant, where he was affectionately known as “Pops” by friends and co‑workers who...
George D. "James" Herrin
Jan 3, 2026
George D. “James” Herrin, 86, of Baxley entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior on January 3rd, 2026 surrounded by family and covered in prayer.
There’s no doubt that this faithful warrior heard the words, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant” as he was welcomed into his Heavenly home. A devoted man of God, a faithful husband, loving...
Virginia Nichols Sanders
Jan 3, 2026
Virginia Nichols Sanders, age 87, of St. Simons Island passed away on January 3, 2026.
Mrs. Sanders was born October 30, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Frank Nichols and the late Elise McCrary Nichols. She married James Lewis Sanders in 1961 and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. While at...
James Lamar "Jimmy" Allen
Dec 31, 2025
James Lamar “Jimmy” Allen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Allen was born on May 30, 1941 in Walthourville, Georgia to the late Eulie Lee Allen and the late Blanche Boyd Allen Stewart. He came to Appling County in 1968 as a football coach and began a lifelong...
Donald Ray "Donnie" Smith
Dec 31, 2025
Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, age 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He owned and operated S &...
Janice Marie Jeffords
Dec 29, 2025
Janice Marie Jeffords, age 55, of Baxley passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Appling Healthcare.
Janice was born July 7, 1970 and was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. She was a seamstress and especially enjoyed crocheting. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilda Ann Gaskins.
Survivors include her son, Reuben Lee Miles, of Baxley and a...
Deborah Ann Hanson
Dec 27, 2025
Deborah Ann Hanson, age 78, of Baxley passed away on December 27, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.
Mrs. Hanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William T. Pendarvis and the late Shirley Natarus Pendarvis. She was a founding member of Christ Community Church, was involved in the LACE women’s ministry,...
Phillip David Osteen
Dec 27, 2025
Rev. Phillip D. Osteen, age 82, of Surrency passed away on December 27, 2025 at the Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Bro. Phillip was born November 16, 1943 and was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. He served Appling County in many capacities and was the former owner of Farmers Ag Supply. He worked as a...
Beverly Kay Rivers
Dec 23, 2025
Beverly Kay Rivers, age 66, of Baxley passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her residence.
Beverly was born January 17, 1959 in Bacon County but resided in Appling County for most of her life. She was a member of Southside Church of God in Alma and was a retired Family Nurse Practitioner for Appling Healthcare where she truly loved...
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