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

Melvin Lane Mabry

Melvin Lane Mabry

Apr 27, 2024

Melvin L. “Reb” Mabry, age 83, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Appling Healthcare.

Mr. Mabry was born December 2, 1940 in Norwood, North Carolina to the late Glenn C. Mabry and the late Ethel Lowder Mabry.  He was a retired Command Master Chief with the United States Navy where he served 30 years...

Mildred Olene Scott

Mildred Olene Scott

Apr 18, 2024

Mildred Olene Scott, age 81, of Baxley passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Mrs. Scott was born December 12, 1942 in Metter to the late Henry Fulton Forehand and the late Verginia Creech.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy Scott of Baxley; daughters, Tracy (Chris) Medlin of Baxley, Tammy Niedlinger of...

Stella Louise (Newham)  Teston

Stella Louise (Newham) Teston

Apr 14, 2024

Stella Louise Newham Teston, age 84, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Pavilion.

Mrs. Teston was born December 8, 1939 in Miami, FL to the late Eugene Gibson Newham and the late Annie Mae McKinney Newham.  She was a member of Satilla Free Will Baptist Church and loved to collect recipes and write...

Joseph Elmer Hopwood

Joseph Elmer Hopwood

Apr 12, 2024

Joseph Elmer Hopwood, age 69, of Baxley passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia.

Mr. Hopwood was born March 28, 1955 in Port Matilda, PA to the late William “Hoppy” Hopwood and the late Barbara Stanton Hopwood.  He was a member of Baxley Christian Center and loved his...

Carlos Lamar Sellers

Carlos Lamar Sellers

Apr 11, 2024

Carlos Lamar Sellers, age 81, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Columbus Hospice House.

Mr. Sellers was born September 9, 1942 in Appling County and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army where he rose to the rank of sergeant major -- the highest rank...

Gene D. Wilkinson

Gene D. Wilkinson

Apr 6, 2024

Gene D. Wilkinson, age 88, of Marietta passed away at his residence on April 6, 2024.

Mr. Wilkinson was born August 1, 1935 in Sanford, Florida to the late Judge Samuel Aaron Wilkinson and the late Ruth Ensminger Wilkinson. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a Mason.  Gene was a member of...

Evelyn Francine (Shubert)  Jarrell

Evelyn Francine (Shubert) Jarrell

Apr 5, 2024

Evelyn Francine Shubert Jarrell passed away on April 5, 2024 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

Evelyn was born on July 29, 1935 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Elbert Gordon Shubert and the late Alice Ruby Echols Shubert. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Jarrell Sr.; two...

Maxie "Mac" Collins

Maxie "Mac" Collins

Mar 29, 2024

Maxie “Mac” Collins, age 86, of Hazlehurst went to be with his Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Collins was born February 8, 1938 in Appling County and has lived in Jeff Davis County since 1960. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1956 and retired...

Helen Crosby Strickland

Helen Crosby Strickland

Mar 27, 2024

Helen Crosby Strickland, age 87, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Mrs. Helen was born April 28, 1936 in Appling County to the late Julius Ernest Crosby and the late Alice Birtelle Kennedy Crosby....

Shirlene Arlene (Knight)  Jackson

Shirlene Arlene (Knight) Jackson

Mar 20, 2024

Shirlene Arlene Jackson, age 61, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Jackson was born October 15, 1962 in Brantley County to the late Lloyd Knight and the late Ruth Groover Knight Crummey. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and a seamstress. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her...

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Dean

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Dean

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Dean, age 77, of Baxley passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Hospice of Satilla in Waycross.

Mrs. Dean was born May 28, 1946 in Appling County to the late Grove Edwin Thomas and the late Lavilla Lightsey Thomas. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a retired...

Grady Wyman Shipes

Grady Wyman Shipes

Mar 14, 2024

Grady Wyman Shipes, age 34, of Baxley passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Grady was born May 8, 1989 in Jeff Davis County and resided in Appling County. He was a graduate of Appling County High School and enjoyed drawing, making models and animated movies. Grady was preceded in death by his granddad, Bobby...

Joyce C. (Carter)  Pearce

Joyce C. (Carter) Pearce

Mar 12, 2024

Joyce C. Pearce, age 80, passed away on March 12, 2024 at Appling Healthcare.

Mrs. Pearce was born in Baxley on August 29, 1943 to the late George Carter and the late Lucille Holcomb Carter. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was known for her quick wit and charming personality.

Survivors...

Robert (Bobby) C. Howell

Robert (Bobby) C. Howell

Mar 12, 2024

Robert C. (Bobby) Howell, age 85, of Lyons passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Community Hospice of Vidalia.

Mr. Howell was born February 26, 1939 and was the only child of the late Omer Cleveland Howell and Martha Peavy Howell. He was a lifelong resident of the Marvin Community and lifetime member of the Marvin Church...

Robert Gwynn (Bob) Kopp, Sr.

Robert Gwynn (Bob) Kopp, Sr.

Mar 8, 2024

Robert Gwynn “Bob” Kopp Sr., 96, of Flowery Branch stepped out of Life’s Passing Parade into the arms of God on Friday, March 8, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 2 PM at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford. Rev. Ted Williams will officiate. Interment will follow on Sunday, March 17, 2024...

Bernice Sellers Mclain

Bernice Sellers Mclain

Mar 6, 2024

Bernice Sellers McLain, age 85, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Pavilion.

Mrs. McLain was born April 28, 1938 to George Ernest Sellers and Edna Cain Sellers. She was a retired housekeeper with Appling Healthcare and a member of Altamaha Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Bennett Gray Dixon, Sr.

Bennett Gray Dixon, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

Bennett Gray Dixon, Sr., age 86, of Pooler passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His last few days were filled with love, laughter and memories.

Mr. Dixon was born May 21, 1937 in Montgomery County to the late Charlie Woodrow Dixon and the late Mary...

Arnoldo Perez

Arnoldo Perez

Mar 4, 2024

Arnoldo Perez, age 48, of Homerville passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 in Waycross.

Arnoldo was born May 14, 1975 in San Juan, Texas and was preceded in death by his mother, Concepcion Tello.

Survivors include his father, Matias Perez of Texas; sisters, Maria Pina, Sara Pina, and Yesenia Pina all of Baxley; brothers, Marcos...

Jurell (Waters)  Wainwright

Jurell (Waters) Wainwright

Feb 28, 2024

Jurell W. Wainwright, age 87, of Baxley passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Wainwright was born July 17, 1936 in Glennville to the late Charles Foster Waters and the late Dollie Branch Waters. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Lewis Brothers Manufacturing and was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Laurie (Osteen)  Taylor

Laurie (Osteen) Taylor

Feb 27, 2024

Laurie Osteen Taylor, age 59, of Surrency passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Hazlehurst Court Care.

Laurie was born May 15, 1964 in Bacon County and was a seamstress at Douglas & Harper Mfg. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rudolph & Lavada Norris and Howard & Ethel Lamb Osteen. ...

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