Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

William Henry “Bud” Holland, Jr., age 52, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Appling Healthcare.

Mr. Holland was born January 20, 1971 in Orlando, Florida and was preceded in death by his father, William Henry Holland, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Ashley Holland of Baxley; daughters, Amanda Claar of Dallas, TX, Shelby...

Apr 22, 2023

Charlie Franklin Higgins, age 81, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at The Pavilion.

Mr. Higgins was born May 16, 1941 in Appling County to the late Henry Theford Higgins and the late Annie Bell Baxley Higgins. He was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church and was preceded in death by a son, Ricky...

Apr 19, 2023

Riley Aiden Miller, age 1, of Hazlehurst passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Riley was born July 27, 2021 in Vidalia and was a resident of Jeff Davis County. He is survived by his parents, Joshua Wayne “Boogie” & Anna Miller of Hazlehurst; siblings, Elizabeth Miller and Tristan Miller of Hazlehurst; maternal grandparents, Jimbo & Gail Davis...

Apr 19, 2023

Brenda Jean Wedincamp Herrington, age 70, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lumber City Nursing Home.

Ms. Herrington was born February 8, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina to the late Wilfred Eugene Hutcheson and the late Christine Taylor Hutcheson.  She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She...

Apr 16, 2023

Larry Ronald Carter, age 81, of Baxley, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Carter was born October 21, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Ellis Carter and the late Lolita Lewis Carter. He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and the owner and operator of Ron Carter Taxidermy.  He...

Apr 8, 2023

Brooke Anna Youghn, age 22, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.

Brooke was born May 24, 2000 in Wayne County and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was enrolled at Coastal Pines Technical College studying as a student of the Healthcare Business and Coding Program. Brooke was employed at Kobe’s...

Apr 8, 2023

William Edsel Bullard, age 91, passed away peacefully at 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Bacon County Hospital.

Mr. Bullard was born in a farmhouse in Appling County on November 9, 1931, delivered by a midwife, to Willie Gary Bullard and Maggie Patterson Bullard. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 68...

Apr 5, 2023

Zoila “Jasmine” Ramirez Altamirano, age 43, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her residence.

Jasmine was born June 27, 1979 in La Guadelupe Ejutla, Oaxaca, Mexico. She was a caretaker and member of First United Methodist Church of Baxley.

Survivors include her husband, Braulio Flores; daughters, Brisa Flores and Yasmin Ramirez; sons,...

Apr 4, 2023

John Alan Tillman, age 66, of Surrency passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

Mr. Tillman was born May 17, 1956 in Wayne County and was a 1974 graduate of Appling County High School and a member of the football team. He was the CEO and founder of Tillman Poultry Farms and...

Apr 2, 2023

Bobby Elwood Griffin, age 83, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Griffin was born December 8, 1939 in Bay, Georgia to the late Walls A. Griffin and the late Hazel Marie McMillan Griffin. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Judith Deen Griffin...

Mar 25, 2023

Larry Gerald Boatright, age 77, of Baxley passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Boatright was born August 25, 1945 in Appling County to the late Cecil Lyman Boatright and the late Florean Westberry Boatright. Larry was retired from Hazlehurst Mills and was Baptist by Faith.

Survivors include his wife, Mary L....

Mar 23, 2023

Charles Thomas “Tommy” Pevey, Sr., age 79, of Baxley passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Mr. Pevey was born March 9, 1944 in Chatham County to the late George Winton Pevey and the late Elsie Louise Deal Pevey.  He was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and was a retired Boilermaker....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...