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

Hazel Jearldine Kersey

Hazel Jearldine Kersey

Jun 18, 2018

Hazel Jearldine Kersey, age 80, of Baxley died Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Pavilion.

Mrs. Kersey was born July 30, 1937 in Appling County to the late Joseph Taylor and the late Leona Herrin Stone.  She was the manager of the Marbro Drive-In Theater of Baxley.  Mrs. Kersey was preceded in death by her...

Marsha Louise Watson

Marsha Louise Watson

Jun 15, 2018

Marsha Louise Watson, age 53 of Odum, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at  Harborview Health System in Jesup under the care of Southern Care Hospice.

Ms. Watson was born April 13, 1965 in Appling County to the late Quinnie Watson and Mary Griffis Watson. She was a member of Christian Springs Church of God.

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Robert Eugene Eason, Sr.

Robert Eugene Eason, Sr.

Jun 9, 2018

Robert Eugene Eason, Sr., age 76, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Landmark Hospital of Savannah.

Mr. Eason was born October 5, 1941 in Jefferson County to the late Robert Hyden Eason and the late Marion Elizabeth Dozier Eason Stone.  He was a member of the Baxley Church of God and was a...

Florean W. Boatright

Florean W. Boatright

Jun 9, 2018

Florean W. Boatright, age 98, of Baxley died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Boatright was born November 17, 1919 in Appling County to the late Andrew Westberry and the late Mary Emma Smith Westberry.  She was a member of Satilla Baptist Church and a homemaker.  Mrs. Boatright was preceded in death by her husband,...

Frank Edsel Justice

Frank Edsel Justice

Jun 8, 2018

Frank Edsel Justice, age 83, of Baxley passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Appling Healthcare System under the care of Southern Care Hospice.

Mr. Justice was born March 2, 1935 in Broxton, Georgia to the late Jack & Alma Justice.  He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God and was retired from Winn...

Laverne (Butler)  Hardy

Laverne (Butler) Hardy

May 31, 2018

Laverne Butler Hardy, age 69, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Hardy was born March 22, 1949 in Appling County to the late Clayton Albert Butler and the late Sarah Clois Mixon Butler. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by...

Betty Joe Lewis Miles

Betty Joe Lewis Miles

May 31, 2018

Betty Joe Lewis Miles went home to be with her Lord and personal Savior on Thursday, May 31,2018 as she was surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born on October 26,1937 in Morven, GA, the oldest daughter of the late Rev. John Miles Lewis and Eula Dee Weldon Lewis of Baxley, GA.

Betty leaves...

Billy Collins, Sr.

Billy Collins, Sr.

May 30, 2018

Billy Collins, Sr., age 74, of Coral Springs, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home.

Bill was born September 23, 1943 in Appling County to the late William Curtis Collins and the late Velma Hopkins Collins.

Bill coached Little League baseball for many years. He was one of the founders of Coral...

Betty Jean (Hickox)  Wooten

Betty Jean (Hickox) Wooten

May 29, 2018

Betty Jean Hickox Wooten, 84, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Pavilion in Baxley, Georgia with family members by her side.

Betty was born February 1, 1934 in Waycross, Georgia to the late David Ira Hickox & Mattie Stone Hickox.  At...

Bobbie Ett Murray

Bobbie Ett Murray

May 27, 2018

Bobbie Ett Murray, age 80, of Baxley died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.

Mrs. Murray was born February 26, 1938 in Appling County to the late Raymond H. Mincey and the late Nola Teems Mincey.  She was employed by Cathy’s Country Kitchen and was preceded in death by...

Wanda Kent Smoak Powell

Wanda Kent Smoak Powell

May 23, 2018

Wanda Kent Smoak Powell, age 80, of Baxley died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Powell was born January 11, 1938 in Appling County to the late Doc Kent and the late Mattie Lou Mann Kent.  She was a member of Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and a former member of Hardeeville Baptist Church in...

Willene Branch Ferguson

Willene Branch Ferguson

May 21, 2018

Willene Branch Ferguson, age 82, of Baxley, died Monday, May 21, 2018 in the Bacon County Hospital.

Mrs. Ferguson was born October 21, 1935 in Baxley to the late James (Jim) Branch and the late Lottie Baxley Branch.  She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Mrs. Ferguson was employed by Dr. Owens Denistry, Globe Life...

Jeanelle Branch Presley

Jeanelle Branch Presley

May 12, 2018

Jeanelle Branch Presley, age 85, of Baxley, died Saturday May 12, 2018 in Appling Healthcare.

Mrs. Presley was born November 24, 1932 in Baxley to the late James Branch and the late Lottie Baxley Branch.  She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church where she served in the AWANA kitchen, a choir member and the Adult...

Sheryl Spell Lawrence

Sheryl Spell Lawrence

May 11, 2018

Sheryl Spell Lawrence, age 52, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at her home.

Sheryl was born December 17, 1965 in Appling County.  She was a Registered Nurse with thirty-plus years of nursing in home health and labor & delivery where she assisted in welcoming many new babies into the world and was currently employed...

Anna Marie Perry

Anna Marie Perry

May 9, 2018

Anna Marie Perry, age 59, of Uvalda, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Jeff Davis Hospital.

Mrs. Perry was born September 27, 1958 in Chatham County to the late Calvin Bullard and the late Bobbie Beckworth Robinson.  She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Dale Perry, Sr. and a sister, Judy...

Justin Reynolds

Justin Reynolds

May 5, 2018

Justin Reynolds, age 29 , of Baxley died Saturday, May 5, 2018 .

Justin was born December 1, 1988 in Wayne County to Kenneth Wayne and Patricia Ann Loughry Reynolds.He was employed by Lawter Inc. as a machine operator. Justin was a wonderful father to this children and great friend to many.  He was preceded...

Donald Kevin Smith, Sr.

Donald Kevin Smith, Sr.

Apr 28, 2018

Donald Kevin Smith, Sr., age 56, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Bacon County Hospital.

Mr. Smith was born September 19, 1961 in Glynn County to the late Albert Smith and the late Dorothy Guest Smith. He was employed by Hogart Lawn Mower Shop in Brunwick.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Smith...

Myrtle Lee Barnes

Myrtle Lee Barnes

Apr 27, 2018

Myrtle Lee Barnes, age 68, of Baxley died Friday, April 27, 2018 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mrs. Barnes was born March 8, 1950 to the late Lewis Atkinson and the late Francis Elizabeth Dyal Atkinson.  She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church and was a former special education paraprofessional for the Appling County Board...

Baby Reynolds

Baby Reynolds

Apr 21, 2018

Baby Reynolds was born Saturday, April 21, 2018 to Lee Reynolds, III and Lindsey Herndon Reynolds.

Baby Reynolds passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 and was preceded in death by a sister, Maeleigh Driggers and paternal grandfather, Lee Reynolds.

Survivors also include brothers, Ryder Driggers, Conner Courson and Andrew Reynolds of Baxley; paternal grandmother, Belinda...

Charles Leon Canuette

Charles Leon Canuette

Apr 19, 2018

Charles Leon Canuette, age 91, of Baxley died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the Pavilion.

Mr. Canuette was born November 4, 1926 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Edgar Leon Canuette and the late Elizabeth Powell Canuette. He was a member of Smith Street Baptist Church.  Mr. Canuette retired from CSX Railroad after 30 years of service...

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