Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Baxley, Appling County, Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County, and Surrounding Areas

Robert Franklin Morris

Robert Franklin Morris

Mar 22, 2023

Robert Franklin Morris, age 89, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Mr. Morris was born April 11, 1933 in Appling County to the late Lee Roy Morris and the late Pearl Brigman Morris.  He was a member of  First Baptist Church and was a...

Brenda Sue Rea

Brenda Sue Rea

Mar 22, 2023

Brenda Sue Rea, age 68, of Hazlehurst passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her residence under the care of Bethany Hospice.

Mrs. Rea was born on February 17, 1955 in Hazlehurst to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was a waitress at Western...

Eileen Doris Eavens

Eileen Doris Eavens

Mar 20, 2023

Eileen Doris Eavens, age 91, of Baxley passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Mrs. Eavens was born on August 18, 1931 in North Bergen, NJ to the late William Seidel and the late Sophie Schlehner Seidel.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Michael...

Misty Lynn (Martin)  Chouinard

Misty Lynn (Martin) Chouinard

Mar 9, 2023

Misty Lynn (Martin) Chouinard, age 49, of Baxley passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her residence.

Misty was born on July 19, 1973 in Decatur. She loved pets and spending time with her family and friends. She worked as a cosmetologist and was a member of the Gravel Springs Baptist Church in Buford. Misty is preceded...

Jeanette Herndon

Jeanette Herndon

Mar 9, 2023

Jeanette Herndon, age 75, of Baxley passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Emory-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta.

Ms. Herndon was born on June 4, 1947 in Baxley to the late Joseph Ernest Herndon, Jr. & the late Sara Nell Bass Herndon. She worked in financial services as a compliance auditor for Primerica Financial Services Mutual Funds...

Billy Crews Jr

Billy Crews Jr

Mar 3, 2023

Billy Crews Jr., age 44, of Baxley passed away Thursday, March 3, 2023 at his residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.

Mr. Crews was born on August 31, 1978 and was a native of Appling County. He was employed with Odum Powers Farm. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lloyd &...

Eric Sloan Pitts

Eric Sloan Pitts

Feb 27, 2023

Eric Sloan Pitts, age 50, of Baxley passed away Monday, February 27, 2023.

Mr. Pitts was born on September 25, 1972 in Appling County.  He was a pipefitter with Local 188 Savannah. Mr. Pitts was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Carolyn Pitts, and nephew, Stephen Justin Hollis.

Survivors include his daughter, Kesley Jade...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Carter)  Waters

Jacquelyn "Jackie" (Carter) Waters

Feb 27, 2023

Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Carter Waters, age 94, of Martinez, GA entered into rest on Monday, February 27, 2023. Jackie was born in Bacon County, GA and was a longtime resident of the Augusta, GA area. She worked with Georgia Natural Gas and retired after 30+ years. Jackie was a member of the Gold Flames, Martinez Baptist Church and a...

Carol Darlene Butler

Carol Darlene Butler

Feb 26, 2023

Carol Darlene Butler, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.

Mrs. Butler was born on April 19, 1953 in Macon, Georgia to the late Bernard Willard and the late Alma Crummey Willard.  She was a LPN at Chapman’s Nursing Home and was preceded in death...

William Jeffery Tootle

William Jeffery Tootle

Feb 25, 2023

William Jeffery Tootle, age 59, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Mr. Tootle was born on August 20, 1963 in Appling County to the late William Jerome Tootle and the late Jacqueline Copeland Tootle.  He was a member of Philippi Baptist Church and was a welder at Selco Products. ...

Jackie Sapp Creamer

Jackie Sapp Creamer

Feb 25, 2023

Jackie Sapp Creamer, age 84, of Eastman, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.

Ms. Creamer was born on March 14, 1938 in Appling County to the late Francis Sapp and the late Susie Reynolds Sapp.  She was a member of Faith in Action Baptist Church and was a homemaker. ...

Roxie Litton

Roxie Litton

Feb 19, 2023

Roxie Litton, age 76, of Baxley, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Litton was born on May 7, 1946 in Screven, Georgia to the late Ottis Griffis and the late Isabel Thornton Griffis. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and was a retired Parole Investigator for the State of...

Franklin Greg Thornton

Franklin Greg Thornton

Feb 17, 2023

Franklin Greg Thornton, age 56, of Baxley passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.

Mr. Thornton was born on August 5, 1966 in Bradenton, Florida and was a welder for R & B Pump Company.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Thornton of Baxley; daughter, Skyla Thornton of Baxley; sons, Michael Thornton of Atlanta and...

Jeremy Brad Nail

Jeremy Brad Nail

Feb 17, 2023

Jeremy Brad Nail, age 45, of Surrency passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.

Jeremy was born on March 13, 1977 in Bacon County and was the owner of First Impression Landscaping.  He was preceded in death by his father, Ricky Nail; grandfathers, J.W. Nail and Raiford Tillman; grandmother, Colleen Tillman; uncles, Timothy Nail, Mark Nail and Ed...

Vonice Elizabeth (Hand)  Black

Vonice Elizabeth (Hand) Black

Feb 16, 2023

Vonice Elizabeth Black, age 87, of Baxley passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Bacon County Hospital.

Mrs. Black was born on November 29, 1935 to the late William Henry Hand and the late Ruby Lee Rigdon Hand.  Mrs. Black was a homemaker and former sales clerk at BC Moore’s and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Bobby Gene Harp

Bobby Gene Harp

Feb 15, 2023

Bobby Gene Harp, age 84, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Harp was born on June 7, 1938 to the late Lloyd Harp and the late Cecile Roberts Harp. He was a self employed hydraulics repairman and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...

Peggy Yawn Lott

Peggy Yawn Lott

Feb 15, 2023

Peggy Yawn Lott, age 86, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Lakeview Retirement Home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Mrs. Lott was born on November 26, 1936 in Jeff Davis County to the late Theodore Roosevelt Yawn and the late Sadie Williams Yawn.  She was a member of Midway...

Jackie Dewayne Yeomans

Jackie Dewayne Yeomans

Feb 14, 2023

Jackie Dewayne Yeomans, age 64, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup.

Mr. Yeomans was born on June 22, 1958 in Appling County.  He attended Woodlawn Baptist Church and was a gunsmith and the owner of Yeomans Arms Company.  Mr. Yeomans loved to fly fish and...

Catherine Ann Crane

Catherine Ann Crane

Feb 10, 2023

Catherine Ann Crane, age 69, of Jesup, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Miss Crane was born on December 29, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Alvin Henderson Crane and the late Barbara Ann Lindley Crane.  She was a member of Jesup First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. ...

Wilbur Lee "Peewee" Dykes, Jr.

Wilbur Lee "Peewee" Dykes, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

Wilbur Lee “Peewee” Dykes, Jr., age 50, of Hazlehurst passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Dykes was born on October 22, 1972 in Jeff Davis County and was employed with Impact Housing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lorene Dykes and mother, Judy Ann McManus Dykes.

Survivors include...