Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Donna Louise Yawn Miles, age 67, of Baxley passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Miles was born November 14, 1955 in Appling County to the late George Clinton “Bossy” Yawn and the late Georgia Mae Carter Yawn. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her sisters, Eudine Varnadore, Thelma Herndon,...

Jun 29, 2023

Patricia Elaine Lynn, age 65, of Baxley passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her residence under the care of Affinis Hospice.

Mrs. Lynn was born on July 18, 1957 in Appling Co. to the late Ardine Gurley and the late Annie Bell Davis Gurley.  She was a longtime employee of Dairy Queen and attended Hillcrest Baptist...

Jun 19, 2023

Shirley Barnes Crosby, age 87, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Appling Healthcare.

Mrs. Crosby was born August 23, 1935 in Appling County to the late Jake Barnes and the late Effie Mae Murphy Barnes and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Crosby. She was a homemaker and attended Southside Church...

Jun 18, 2023

Loretta Shumans Smith, age 63, of Baxley passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Smith was born July 16, 1959 in Jeff Davis County to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans.  She was co-owner of Rozier Apiaries. She loved anything outdoors, whether it was fishing or working. She also enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2023

Anthony Norris Parlor, age 71, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.

Mr. Parlor was born on November 29, 1951 in Jeff Davis County to the late Talmadge and Millie (Crawford) Parlor.  He was a maintenance mechanic at Americord for 23 years and retired from Lawter...

Jun 10, 2023

James Henry Mills, age 81, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.

James was born August 14, 1941 in Appling County to the late Richard Franklin Mills and the late Lennie Altman Mills. He attended Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church and was a veteran of...

Jun 9, 2023

Carroll “Pat” Thomas, age 81, of Baxley passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Thomas was born January 26, 1942 in Appling County to the late Floyd Thomas and the late Lois Youmans Beasley.  He was veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Thomas was a member of Asbury Church and was...

Jun 6, 2023

Frank Elisha Ryals, age 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Ryals was born December 30, 1958 to Peter Ryals and Ann Register Ryals.  He was a member of Lumber City Free Will Baptist Church and was a logger.  Mr. Ryals was preceded in death by his significant other, Anita Sammons,...

Jun 6, 2023

Mary D. Barfield, age 79, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Mrs. Barfield was born November 23, 1943 in Alma, Georgia to the late Martin Deen Davis and the late Myrtice Hall Davis.  She attended Christ Community Church and was a member of the Heritage Center. She was a draft...

Jun 2, 2023

Linda Gaye Whiten, age 79, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at her residence.

Ms. Whiten was born December 31, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late David Marvin Whiten and the late Mary Crosby Whiten. She retired from Charleston Navy Shipyard.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Whiten was...

May 31, 2023

Bill Hunter, age 79, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Appling Healthcare.

Mr. Hunter was born on March 19, 1944 in Appling County to the late W. H. “Doc” Hunter and the late Inez Carter Hunter.  He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mr. Hunter was a veteran of the United States Army,...

May 30, 2023

Ryan Taylor Fowler, age 36, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his residence.

Taylor was born March 12, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida and was a security guard for ITT Rayonier.  He loved to cook and entertain family and friends with his sense of humor. Taylor was preceded in death by a sister, Courtney...

May 28, 2023

James Luther Simmons, 94, peacefully passed away at home on May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born February 24, 1929, to Chester and Neltie Simmons in Baxley, GA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and also enjoyed being a welder.

Mr. Simmons was a devoted father, brother and grandfather. He...

May 28, 2023

Randolph H. “Randy” Murray, age 68, of Hazlehurst passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Murray was born on November 12, 1954 in Jeff Davis County to the late James Rudolph Murray and Louise Long Murray. Randy was a people person. He loved his family, friends, and any strangers he met. When meeting him...

May 28, 2023

Mike D. Cleland, age 89, of Baxley, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Lakeview Retirement Center.

Mr. Cleland was born May 12, 1934 in Appling County to the late Ed Cleland and the late Ora Lee Claxton Cleland and was preceded in death by his wife, Malzie Ellis Cleland. He was a faithful member of Friendship...

May 25, 2023

Herman Lamar Burkhalter, age 74, of Baxley, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mr. Burkhalter was born December 3, 1948 in Telfair County to the late John D. Burkhalter and Vauneda Prickett Baggett.  Mr. Burkhalter was a resident of Davis Landing for over 30 years and attended Riverside Baptist Church. He was...

May 23, 2023

Donnie R. Sikes, Sr., age 89, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Mr. Sikes was born December 29, 1933 in Baxley to Oscar and Tempie Sikes.  He was a carpenter, a Volunteer Firefighter for over 38 years with the Baxley Fire Department, and a member of the Holmesville Masonic Lodge...

May 20, 2023

Shirley Jean Rea Stone, age 65, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Stone was born May 3, 1958 in Jeff Davis County to the late Clyde David Rea and the late Barbara Ann Sanders Rea. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving...

May 20, 2023

Marie Boyd Davis, age 97, of Baxley passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Pavilion.

Mrs. Davis was born September 11, 1925 in Wayne County to the late Lot Boyd and the late Mamie Kirkland Boyd Lewis. She was a homemaker and a member of Riverside Baptist Church.  Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her...

May 14, 2023

Debra Kersey, age 49, of Baxley passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Mrs. Kersey was born July 15, 1973 in Columbus, TN to the late D.L. Roberson and the late Sue Ellen Stephens Roberson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clifton Kersey, and two sisters, Teresa Kersey and Dana...