Obituaries

Aug 7, 2017

Gracelynn Noel Dyal passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 in Savannah.

Survivors include her parents, Jeremy & Morgan Wood Dyal of Baxley; maternal grandparents, Steve & Amy Wood of Baxley; paternal grandparents, Lee & Marcie Dyal of Baxley; maternal great grandparents, Hilda Medders of Baxley and Carl & Jeanine Wood of Jennings, Louisiana; paternal great grandparents, Trinney...

Jul 29, 2017

Robert Stuart Keene, age 55, of Brunswick died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Mr. Keene was born December 9, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert Carl Keene and the late Mary Ann Hall Walker.  He was a member of the Appling County High School Class of 1979 and...

Jul 26, 2017

Leon Sellers, age 65, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Sellers was born August 28, 1951 in Jeff Davis County and was a member of Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a farmer, an avid hunter & fisherman.  Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his father, Dewitt Sellers &...

Jul 21, 2017

John Alfred Lucas, Jr., age 87, of Baxley passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at The Pavilion.

Mr. Lucas was born March 21, 1930 in Joliet, Illinois to the late John Alfred Lucas, Sr. and the late Louise Theresa Cassineri Lucas. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was preceded in death by his...

Jul 18, 2017

Ricky C. Everly, age 59, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Savannah.

Mr. Everly was born June 24, 1958 in Ware County and was a member of Oak Grove Church of God.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Effie Everly, Ciller Taylor, Dan Davis, sister, Betty Everly Mullins, special uncle, Johnny Davis...

Jul 9, 2017

Curtis Stone, age 68, of Baxley passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Stone was born October 24, 1948 in Appling County to the late Bernace Stone and the late Ruby Driggers Stone. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Stone was a retired heavy...

Jul 8, 2017

Mr. Billy Warren Sellers, age 90, of Baxley passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017.

Mr. Sellers was born July 14, 1926 in Appling County to the late Colquitt Sellers and the late Carrie Lee Hunter Sellers.  He was a school bus driver for 37 years,  a  farmer and a lifetime Young Farmer Member.  ...

Jul 3, 2017

Ann Marie Thornton, age 45, of Baxley passed away, Monday, July 3, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Thornton was born November 30, 1971 in Hollywood, Florida and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Schuman.

Survivors include her husband, Alton Lee Thornton of Baxley; daughter, Mara Thornton of Baxley; Mother,...

Jul 1, 2017

Stacy Varnadore Atkins, age 44, of Dublin & formerly of Baxley died Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Stacy was born July 6, 1972 in Appling County. She attended Christ Community Church and was a Nurse. Stacy was preceded in death by her father James Willie Varnadore & three brothers, Jimmy Varnadore, Donnie Varnadore & Michael Varnadore.

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Jun 28, 2017

Vivian Lynette Carter, age 60, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in the Appling Healthcare System.

She was born December 17, 1956 in Plant City, Florida and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Conner.

Survivors include her husband, William A. “Billy” Carter of Baxley; children, Brenda, Crystal, Will and...

Jun 28, 2017

Joyce Copeland Mathis, age 84, of College Park, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Mathis was born August 26, 1932 in Tattnall County to the late Lawrence Copeland and the late Fannie Marie Hendricks Copeland.  She was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Administrative Services and was preceded in death...

Jun 26, 2017

Toney Jerome Sharpe, age 68, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Sharpe was born June 19, 1949 in Appling County to the late LeRoy Sharpe and the late Bonnie Virginia Sellers Sharpe. He was a carpenter by trade, an avid guitarist, and was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mr....

Jun 20, 2017

Mark Colin Tomberlin, age 55, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

Mark was born February 8, 1962 in Wayne County to the late J C Tomberlin and the late Lou Alta Tillman Tomberlin.  He was a member of Surrency United Methodist Church and retired from the United States Postal Service.  Mark was former Mayor of...

Jun 13, 2017

James M. “Jimmy” Stipe, age 70, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Candler Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Stipe was born November 12, 1946 in Jeff Davis County to the late Daniel Everett Irving Stipe and the late Maude Elizabeth Morgan Stipe. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist...

Jun 6, 2017

Raymond Mark Thompson, age 56, of Baxley, passed away, June 6, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. Thompson was born October 7, 1960 in Miami, Florida to the late Marcus Lee Thompson and the late Sudie Brewer Hartley.  He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and was employed with Carpenters & Millwrights Local 1263.  Raymond was preceded...

Jun 5, 2017

David Millinder Sellers, age 90, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 5, 2017.

Mr. Sellers was born August 9, 1926 in Appling County to the late John Millinder Sellers and the late Helen Branch Sellers.  He was a dedicated member and song leader of Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States...

May 31, 2017

Robert Everett Swails, age 46, of Blackshear died Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Mr. Swails was born October 11, 1970 in Wayne County. He was an outdoorsman, loved to grill and have fun with friends and family and was a carpenter.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey & Waunell Lightsey.

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May 26, 2017

Erion Turner Carter, age 89, of Baxley died Friday, May 26, 2017.

Mrs. Carter was born January 13, 1928 in Emanuel County to the late George Hilton Turner and the late Sally Burns Turner.   She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Glynn Carter & brother &...

May 24, 2017

Larry D. Murray, age 65, of Surrency, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Mr. Murray was born June 22, 1951 in Bacon County and was a retired Truck Driver.  He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father, Curtis...

May 23, 2017

Senior Chief Petty Officer William DeWitt Buchannan, Retired, age 91, of Baxley, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Meadows Park in Vidalia.

Mr. Buchannan was born February 19, 1926 in Appling County to the late George Washington Buchannan and the late Jimmie Williams Buchannan. He was a veteran in the United States Navy having served in...