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Willliam A. "Bill" Bowers, Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
William Alfred “Bill” Bowers, Jr., age 79, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. Born August 5, 1947, in St. Augustine, Florida, to William Alfred Bowers, Sr. and Lora Elizabeth Tuten Bowers, Bill returned with his family to Baxley, Georgia, as a young child. He was raised and educated in Appling County and graduated from Appling County High...
Gregory Leonard Hyers
Sep 7, 2026
Gregory Leonard Hyers, age 59, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Jeff Davis Hospital.
He was born on June 16, 1967, to the late Harold Hyers and the late Eddie Lee Mims Hyers. He was an electrician with Universal Electric and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Harolyn (Rentz) Kent
Sep 6, 2026
Harolyn Rentz Kent, age 83, of Surrency passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Appling Healthcare.
Mrs. Kent was born on December 7, 1942 in Appling County to the late James Harold Rentz and the late Juanita Combs Rentz. She was a member of Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. Early in her adult life, she was a kindergarten teacher in Sebring,...
Ive Fay Haggins
Sep 4, 2026
Ive Fay Haggins, age 80, of St. Mary’s, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Altamaha Healthcare in Jesup.
Mrs. Haggins was born on May 23, 1946 in Carabell, Florida to the late Bob King and the late Sylvia Carrien King and was a member of Agape Church of St. Mary’s. She was formerly employed shucking oysters in East Point,...
Cathy Ann Linebarger
Aug 29, 2026
Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, age 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Ms. Linebarger was born on July 12, 1957, in Savannah to Earl Newsome and Mary Kathleen Johnson Newsome. She was a devoted caregiver who lovingly raised her children as well as nieces and nephews, which also led to her caring for...
Sandra Kay Suarez
Aug 25, 2026
Sandra Stone Suarez, age 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1954 in Appling County, Sandra brought immense warmth, joy, and light into the world. She was a woman defined by her vibrant spirit and an unforgettable, infectious laugh that could effortlessly brighten any room.
Sandra shared 36 beautiful years of marriage with her...
Corey Dallas Aycock
Aug 24, 2026
Corey Dallas Aycock, age 49, of Baxley, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Corey was born in Jeff Davis County but was a lifelong native of Appling County and an Iron Worker. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Williams Aycock.
He is Survived by his daughter, Anna Mae Aycock; father, Alvin Aycock, and brother, Chris Aycock.
A graveside service...
Evans Joseph White, Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Evans Joseph White, Sr., age 64, of Baxley passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at his residence.
Evans was born on September 16, 1961 in Morgan City, Louisiana to the late U. L. White and the late Bernice Johnfroe White. He was a retired ship captain and was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenda Borne and Jo Jo White and...
Mamie Grace "Tina" Williams
Aug 21, 2026
Mamie Grace “Tina” Williams, age 84, of Baxley passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at the Bacon County Hospital.
Mrs. Williams was born April 25, 1942 in Bacon County to the late Clinton Taylor and the late Grace Bryant Taylor. She was a retired nurse and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was known as a caregiver, always...
Myrtle Jeanette Beckworth
Aug 21, 2026
Myrtle Jeanette Beckworth, age 88, of Baxley passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.
Mrs. Beckworth was born on March 17, 1938 in Appling County to the late Benjamin Lanier Wolfe and the late Verdie O’Bright Wolfe. She was a retired lunchroom manager for the Appling County Board of Education and a member of...
James W. Cleveland
Aug 17, 2026
James W. Cleveland, age 94, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Appling Nursing & Rehab Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Cleveland was born May 20, 1932, in Woodbury, Georgia to the late Bob Cleveland and the late Nora Belle Irving Willis. He was retired from Hazlehurst Mills and a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship. He was...
Thedous Anderson
Aug 16, 2026
Thedous Anderson, age 93, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Ms. Anderson was born on October 5, 1932 in Appling County to the late Elmer Dyal and Louisa Myers Dyal. She was a homemaker, and was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Mike” Dyal; sister, Ada Lee White; and a brother,...
Billy Brewer
Aug 16, 2026
Billy Brewer, age 79, of Graham passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.
Mr. Brewer was born on June 17, 1947 in Jeff Davis County to the late Arthur Leon Brewer, Sr. and the late Louise Clifton Brewer. He was a member of Graham United Methodist Church. Mr. Brewer dedicated his life to service....
Denean W. Dixon
Aug 14, 2026
Our hearts are heavy to announce that DeNean W. Dixon, a loving husband, father and “Grandy” passed away on August 14th, 2026, at the age of 85, but we are joyful to know that he is now in the presence of his Savior.
DeNean “Deno” was a native of Appling County, born on October 5, 1940, and lived there his entire...
Evangelist James Benjamin Baumgardt
Aug 12, 2026
Evangelist James Benjamin Baumgardt, age 55, of Surrency passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice.
Benny was born March 22, 1971 in Jesup, Georgia. He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God and participated in Special Touch Ministries. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a preacher...
Richard Chavis
Aug 8, 2026
Richard Chavis, age 89, of Uvalda, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family
Richard was born October 22, 1936, to the late Rev. Robert "Bob" Chavis and Myrtice Yawn Chavis. A lifelong South Georgian, he graduated from Jeff Davis County High School with the Class of 1955 and built a life defined...
Debra (Stone) Skinner
Aug 8, 2026
Debra Stone Skinner, age 74, of Richmond Hill passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care of Savannah.
Mrs. Skinner was born on January 27, 1952 and was a native of Appling County She was a retired paraprofessional with Richmond Hill Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and...
Candler Folsom
Aug 7, 2026
Lewis Patrick Candler Folsom, age 28, of Baxley passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 from injuries sustained in an accident.
Candler was born on December 17, 1997, in Brunswick, Georgia. At the age of 19, he began his own business, Candler Folsom Logging, and operated it for seven years. After Hurricane Helene left destruction in his beloved community, Candler ventured...
Connie Sue McDaniel
Aug 5, 2026
Connie Sue McDaniel, age 66, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Connie was born June 6, 1960 in Appling County to the late Bloyce Coy McDaniel and the late Mattie Lou Davis McDaniel. She was a dedicated homemaker committed to keeping things around her home in order. She enjoyed having yard sales and will...
Danny Craven
Aug 3, 2026
Danny Craven, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Port Wentworth, Georgia. Born in Alma, Georgia, on January 30, 1952, Danny led a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his community and family.
Danny is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Barbara McNeal Craven; his son, William...
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