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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...
Izella Smith
Nov 6, 2024
Izella “Izzy” Smith, age 8, of Baxley passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Appling Healthcare.
Izzy was born November 7, 2015 in Dublin, Georgia. She was in 3rd grade at Appling County Primary School. Izella Smith was a fearless little girl whose spirit touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a special way of getting your attention...
Carolyn Mack
Nov 4, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Boyett Mack, age 89, of Collins, GA, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her home under the care of Community Hospice, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Mack was born August 15, 1935, in Collins to the late Otis Boyett and Evelyn Cowart Boyett. She was the valedictorian of Collins High School's graduating class of 1953. After graduation, she...
Sandra Kay (Ussery) Staten
Nov 1, 2024
Sandra Kay (Ussery) Staten, age 69, of Baxley passed away Friday, November 1. 2024 at Lumber City Care Center.
Mrs. Staten was born June 27, 1955 in Rapid City, SD to the late Marvin Lucas Ussery and the late Laura Nell (Pace) Ussery; she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. “Ronny” Staten. Mrs. Staten was a retired educator,...
Jan Hallman
Nov 1, 2024
Jan Evans Hallman, age 67, of Baxley passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Moultrie.
Mrs. Hallman was born September 7, 1957 in Appling County to the late Clinton Wright Evans and the late Virginia Lord Evans. She was a truck driver for HMH Transportation and Premier Transportation. She was also a homemaker, baker and cake decorator. She...
Donald Leroy Stone
Oct 30, 2024
Donald Leroy “Donnie” Stone, age 54, of Hazlehurst passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his residence.
Donnie was born June 21, 1970 in Appling County to the late Eugene Stone, Sr. and the late Geneva Sherry Breeden Franks. He was a carpenter by trade and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. He was a coin collector...
Elizabeth Marion Stone
Oct 30, 2024
Elizabeth Marion (Williams) Stone, age 81, of Hazlehurst passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.
Mrs. Stone was born January 9, 1943 to the late Jessie Williams and the late Beatrice Barlow Williams. She worked as a supervisor for Amoco Fabrics and Hazlehurst Mills and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She...
Eva (Nantz) Morris
Oct 28, 2024
Eva Louise (Nantz) Morris, age 56, of Hazlehurst passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence.
Eva was born December 19, 1967 in Coco Beach, Florida but lived in Orlando, Florida and Baxley, Georgia before making her home in Hazlehurst. She was a clerk at McDonald’s Lodge for many years and a former cashier at Flash Foods.
Eva is preceded in...
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