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Kenneth Eston "Kenny" Murray
Dec 7, 2024
Kenneth Eston “Kenny” Murray, age 67, of Baxley passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah.
Mr. Murray was born May 16, 1957 in Appling County to the late David Eston Murray and the late Bobbie Ett Mincey Murray. He was a dedicated handyman and was devoted to his family.
Survivors include his wife, Maryanne Murray of Baxley; son,...
Arlie Randall "Coonears" Griffin
Dec 7, 2024
Arlie Randall “Coonears” Griffin, age 65, of Eastman passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Macon.
Mr. Griffin was born February 14, 1959 in Bacon County to the late William Arlie Griffin and the late Helen Lois Dixon Griffin. He was a maintenance supervisor at Flint River Services and was a hard worker. Mr. Griffin was a family man who loved...
Daniel Bunkley
Dec 5, 2024
Daniel Bunkley, age 62, of Baxley passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Candler County Hospital in Metter after a brief illness.
Mr. Bunkley was born October 15, 1962 in Appling County. He worked construction for Bax-Steel and was known for his friendly sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Skyler Horton; father, Donald Bunkley; and...
Lucinda "Cindy" Bass
Dec 1, 2024
Lucinda “Cindy” Graham Bass, age 90, of Hazlehurst passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at The Pavilion.
Mrs. Bass was born June 12, 1934 in Alamo to the late Stokes Burch Graham and the late Ollie Hinnant Graham. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was retired from Southern Bell. Mrs. Bass was preceded in death by her husband,...
Timothy Wayne Scott
Nov 29, 2024
Timothy Wayne Scott, age 63, of Baxley passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Appling Healthcare.
Mr. Scott was born January 17, 1961 in Chatham County to the late Wilbur Scott, Sr. and the late Corine Williams Scott. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Forehand Scott and his siblings, Nancy Simmons, Anita...
Allen Wayne Bohannon
Nov 29, 2024
Allen Wayne Bohannon, age 39, of Hazlehurst passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Jeff Davis Hospital.
Mr. Bohannon was born October 29, 1985 in Augusta, Georgia. He worked as an operator for Pallet One in Hazlehurst. He loved his family, and they were always first for him. He was an avid UGA fan and was a hard worker and loved...
Robert William Akins
Nov 28, 2024
Robert William Akins, age 82, of Baxley passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Akins was born September 4, 1942 to the late Lavellon Willie Akins and the late Myrtice (Hodges) Akins. He worked as a welder and mechanic for Morris Machine Shop.
He is survived by his three daughters, Jill, Susan, and Lisa, and siblings, Culberth “Skip” Akins...
Frances W. Yarbrough
Nov 25, 2024
Frances W. Yarbrough, age 94, of Appling County passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Bacon County Hospital.
Mrs. Yarbrough was born March 21, 1930 in Hazlehurst to the late Thomas Turner Winge and the late Eula Mims Winge. She was a member of Mims Baptist Church and attended Bridgeford Church of God. She was preceded in death by her...
Tina Lee Pitts
Nov 23, 2024
Tina Lee Pitts, age 62, of Baxley passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia.
Tina was born September 15, 1962 in Prosperity, SC. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and had an infectious smile. She attended Midway Baptist Church. Tina was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Carolyn Bell Pitts,...
Terry Taylor
Nov 19, 2024
Mr. Terry Dan Taylor, age 80, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.
Born on February 1, 1944, in Boone County, Illinois, Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Daniel Arlas Taylor and Barbara Ann Taylor (Bauer). He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Marie Taylor (Vahl),...
Stevie Bryan Ray
Nov 17, 2024
Stevie Bryan Ray, age 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Tattnall County.
Mr. Ray was born in Hazlehurst to the late Jimmy Lona Ray and the late Juanita Mae (Hand) Fralick. He worked as a CNC operator for Precision Products and was recognized as the best bass player and singer around. Mr. Ray was preceded in death...
Frances Marion Smoak
Nov 14, 2024
Frances Owens Smoak June 16, 1949 – November 14, 2024
Frances Owens Smoak, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on June 16, 1949, and spent her life surrounded by family and cherished friends who will remember her generosity, compassion, kindness, and strength. Her life was filled with devotion to her family, and she found great joy in...
Doris Janet Hutcheson
Nov 12, 2024
Doris Janet Hutcheson, age 94, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia.
Mrs. Hutcheson was born March 29, 1930 in Soperton, Georgia to the late Sam Thigpen and the late Thelma Skinner Thigpen. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a retired Seamstress. Mrs. Hutcheson was preceded in death by her...
Brenda Kay Carter
Nov 12, 2024
Brenda Kay Carter, age 53, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence.
Brenda was born July 9, 1971 in Appling County to the late Benjamin “Ben” Weaver and the late Dorothy Carter Weaver. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was the Office Manager at G & S Auto Sales. In addition to her...
Jeanene McLellan
Nov 12, 2024
Jeanene Mullis McLellan, age 74, of Baxley passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Pavilion.
Mrs. McLellan was born September 6, 1950 in Appling County to the late John Thomas “J.T.” Mullis and the late Dicy Weaver Mullis. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she served as the Church Clerk and in various other capacities....
Frankie Mae "Poodle" Tillman
Nov 12, 2024
Frankie Mae “Poodle” Thomas Tillman, age 96, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.
Mrs. Tillman was born June 30, 1928 in Appling County to the late William Frank Thomas and the late Ruby Pearl Davis Thomas. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was...
Laura Harrelson
Nov 12, 2024
Laura Harrelson, age 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mrs. Harrelson was born March 30, 1945 in Waycross to the late William Henry “W. H.” Currie and the late Pearlie Rigden Currie. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Mrs. Harrelson was retired from Jeff Davis County...
Jack Claude Colston
Nov 9, 2024
Jack Claude Colston, age 92, of Baxley passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mr. Colston was born February 7, 1932 in Adairsville, Georgia to the late Troy Colston and the late Buena Sanders Colston. He was a member of Hazlehurst Church of Christ and was a veteran of the United States...
Lawrence Terry Brinkley
Nov 8, 2024
Lawrence Terry Brinkley, age 72, of Hazlehurst passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Brinkley was born April 29, 1952 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Eulis Lawrence Brinkley and the late Nellie Griffis Fussell. He was a Truck Driver for many years.
Survivors include his nephews, Jamar Brinkley, Jarone Brinkley, Joshua Brinkley and several great nieces and nephews...
Lowell Edward White, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
Lowell Edward White, Jr., age 63, of Baxley passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Mr. White was born August 25, 1961 in Telfair County to the late Lowell Edward White, Sr. and the late Lillian Oveda Dunn White. He was a skilled carpenter and wood worker who could do anything with a piece of wood. He was a veteran of the...
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