Olethea Spell "Bobbie" Walls

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 seamstress.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Walls, Jr; son, Edward Walls; a sister, Jewell Spell Lightsey; and brothers, Earl Clinton Spell, Doris Edward “Tunny” Spell, Homer Spell, and Wilton Spell and a son-in-law, Donnie Smith.

Survivors include her daughter, Helen Smith of Baxley; sister, Barbara Ann Fennell of Baxley; brothers, Bernice (Brenda) Spell of Canton; and Redius (Lanette) of Alma; grandchildren, Deedee Brannen (Jon Priest) and Kevin Walls; two great grandchildren, Kolby Walls and Kaden Walls; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be held Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Omega Cemetery with Pastor Javan Anderson officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Swain Funeral Home.

Family will assemble at the home, 3982 Golden Isles East, Baxley.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.