Obituaries

Apr 18, 2021

Jason Norris, age 40, of Baxley died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma.

Mr. Norris was born February 6, 1981 in Waycross. He was a Senior IT Communications Tech at Southern Company and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Norris was a member of First Baptist Church of Baxley....

Apr 15, 2021

Dinah Shore (Patterson) Smith, age 78, of Baxley died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and sister.

Mrs. Smith was born February 9, 1943 in Seville, Florida to the late Leo James Patterson, Sr. and the late Sally Miles Patterson. Before retiring, she was...

Apr 11, 2021

Lamar Hutto, age 58, of Baxley died, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Hutto was born January 31, 1963 in Appling County to the late Ivey “Buster” Hutto and the late Merlene Elizabeth Barber Hutto. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church and was the Warranty Administrator at Woody Folsom...

Apr 9, 2021

Jo Lene Horne, age 76, of Baxley passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital.

Ms. Horne was born August 21, 1944 in Appling County to the late Willie Addison Horne and the late Essie Williams Horne.  She was a member of Christ Community Church and was retired from the Federal Judicial System.  She volunteered...

Apr 9, 2021

Eugene Talmadge Rentz, age 87, of Baxley, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence under the care of GHC Hospice surrounded by his family.

Mr. Rentz was born October 27, 1933 in Appling County to the late Coy Rentz and the late Averille Darsey Rentz.  He was a member of Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and...

Apr 6, 2021

Larry Kersey, age 66, of Crosby, Texas died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Houston University Baytown.

Mr. Kersey was born December 27, 1954 in Appling County to the late Robert Fulton Kersey and the late Dennie Shipes Kersey. He was an electrician and worked as a General Field Superintendent with Zachry Group. He attended Carter’s Chapel Church...

Mar 30, 2021

Gregory Kauger, age 55, of Waycross passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Mr. Kauger was born March 8, 1966 in Bacon County to Donnie Albert Kauger and the late Leasel Fortner Sellers. He was a former business owner and a district manager for Goodwill.

Survivors include his father, Donnie...

Mar 28, 2021

Russell Joseph Crosby, age 72, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System.

Mr. Crosby was born June 6, 1948 in Baxley to the late Joseph Leon Crosby and the late Marcell Hampton Crosby. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired CPA and former owner of Crosby...

Mar 21, 2021

Glenda Sue Anderson, age 74, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia.

Mrs. Anderson was born January 29, 1947 in Baxley to the late Wade Archie Williams and the late Gertie Lee Spell Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baxley Church of God. In addition...

Mar 20, 2021

Henry Leon Crosby, age 70, of Baxley passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

Mr. Crosby was born October 5, 1950 in Appling County to the late George Crosby and the late Thelma Martin Crosby.  He was retired from Riceland Incorporated and was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorene...

Mar 17, 2021

Marsha Crummey Turner, age 69, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Mrs. Turner was born August 22, 1951 in Baxley to the late Jessie Mattox Crummey, Jr. and the late Willie Mae Purvis Crummey. She was a retired registered nurse and director of nursing with Visiting Nurses Association and...

Mar 7, 2021

Robert Lee Jackson, age 89, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Crystal River, Florida.

Mr. Jackson was born July 6, 1931 in Appling County to the late Lewis Robert Jackson and the late Nancy Hughes Jackson. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and was a veteran...

Mar 3, 2021

Angelina “Gina” de la Mora, age 38, of Baxley died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Gina was born June 14, 1982 in Appling County and was the office manager at County Farm Plant Company. She attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Gina was a mentor, nurse, interpreter, friend, mom, and counselor...

Feb 28, 2021

Wilton Lewis Carter, age 76, of Baxley died Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice.

Mr. Carter was born October 17, 1944 in Baxley to the late William Lewis Carter and the late Lydia Griffin Carter. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1962, was an ironworker and was a...

Feb 25, 2021

Madie Blanton Adams, age 81, of Baxley, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Pavilion under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.

Mrs. Adams was born October 28, 1939 in Baxley to the late James Franklin Blanton and the late Willine Hart Blanton. She was retired from Douglas & Harper and attended Surrency Free Will Baptist Church....

Feb 22, 2021

Leroy Keith Bowen, age 51, of Baxley died Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.

Mr. Bowen was born December 1, 1969 in Decatur and attended Harvest Chapel Church. He was employed by Local Union 709 and was preceded in death by his mother, Evone Carter Bowen.

Survivors...

Feb 21, 2021

Rev. Thomas H. Turner, age 90, of Baxley died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Meadows Regional Medical Center.

Brother Thomas was born November 5, 1930 in Alma to the late Frank David Turner and the late Effie Hutto Turner. He was a minister having served over 30 years at First United Pentecostal Church in Baxley....

Feb 21, 2021

Ronald Chadwick Bullard, age 53, of Baxley died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Bullard was born September 10, 1967 in Appling County. He was an entrepreneur and the owner and operator of MACS Services. Mr. Bullard was the founder and former operator of B-Square Recycling & Recovery. He was a member of Midway Baptist...

Feb 20, 2021

Ernesto Ramirez Buenrrostro, age 44, of Baxley passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 from injuries sustained in auto accident.

Mr. Ramirez was born August 8, 1976 in Vera Cruz, Mexico and was employed by Roscoe Poultry Farm and Sam Coleman Poultry Farm.

Survivors include his daughter, Zemaray Ramirez of Hazlehurst; sons, Kristian Ramirez and Issai...

Feb 20, 2021

Mary Lou Reynolds, age 92, of Baxley, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Mrs. Reynolds was born September 20, 1928 in Baxley to the late Elton Jack Carter and the late Ada Belle Branch Carter. She was a homemaker and seamstress, and she was an active member of Spring...