Obituaries

Apr 14, 2018

Herman Ray Long, age 75, of Baxley passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Mr. Long was born July 7, 1942 in Miracle, Kentucky to the late Joe Long and the late Ethel Cup Long.  Mr. Long retired from the Appling County Board of Education.  He also taught at Altamaha Technical College, Brewton Parker College,  Waycross College...

Apr 14, 2018

Dr. Robert Allen “Bob” Stinchcomb, age 59, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Stinchcomb was born July 11, 1958 in Red Bank, New Jersey.  He was the Department Chair for Sport Management in the College of Business at Shorter University and has been a college football coach at Florida State University,...

Apr 6, 2018

Sherry Miller Calhoun, age 69, of Savannah died Friday, April 6, 2018.

Mrs. Calhoun was born April 4, 1949 in Tampa, Florida to the late William Monroe Miller and the late Correne Austin Miller.

Survivors include her daughter, Deana Calhoun of Tennessee; son, Edward Calhoun of Baxley; brother, Marvin Miller of Savannah; three grandchildren and...

Apr 3, 2018

Mr. Alvin Randall Tuten, Jr., of Baxley, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

Alvin was born April 17, 1945, in Waycross, GA to the late Alvin Randall Tuten, Sr. and Nell Sellers Tuten of Baxley, Georgia.

Alvin graduated from Appling County Comprehensive High School in 1963 before attending ABAC and then graduating with...

Mar 28, 2018

Funeral services for Ila Mae McLeighton, 75, of Baxley, will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Omega Cemetery.  Ila Mae passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Bacon County Hospital.

She was born February 4, 1943 in...

Mar 26, 2018

Rita A.“Cherry” Lynch, age 87, of Baxley died Monday, March 26, 2018 in the Appling Healthcare System.

She was born March 3, 1931 in Daisy, Georgia to the late Madison Leon Johnson and the late Anna Lee Anderson Johnson.  She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Lynch was preceded in...

Mar 22, 2018

Randall “Randy” Melton – 57

Of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 in the Langdale Hospice House.  He was born on February 14, 1961 in Ben Hill County, GA to the late Jack Melton and Shirley (Tucker) Melton of Lakeland.  Randy graduated from Lanier County High School in 1979. Shortly after he joined the United...

Mar 13, 2018

Gladys Thomas Carter Hamilton, age 93, of Baxley died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Appling Healthcare System.

Mrs. Carter was born in Appling County on December 20, 1924 to the late William Frank Thomas and the late Ruby Davis Thomas.  She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Carter was also a member...

Mar 10, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Sellers McNeal, age 83, of Baxley passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. McNeal was born September 7, 1934 in Jeff Davis County to the late Johnson Cleo Sellers and the late Midian Yawn Sellers. She was retired from the Appling County Board Of Education and was...

Mar 7, 2018

Colvin Carter, 72, of Baxley, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Mr. Carter was born June 6, 1945 in Appling County to the late George Carter and the late Lucille Holcomb Carter.  He was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  He played football during High School and coached little league football.  He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 6, 2018

Glynn Haus Carter, age 55, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Glynn was born June 6, 1962 in Appling County and was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church. He was a Lineman for Georgia Power Company.  Glynn was preceded in death by his father, John Lester “Reno” Carter.

Survivors include his...

Mar 6, 2018

Ronald Lavon Staten, age 65, of Wrightsville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Dublin.

Mr. Staten was born June 13, 1952 in Homerville, Georgia and was formerly employed at Plant Hatch & retired from Griffin Industries in East Dublin.  He was a member of the Georgia Outdoor Network, Treeing Feist Association & National Rifle Association.  Mr. Staten...

Mar 1, 2018

Audrey Tippins Craven, age 90, of Baxley, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Craven was born August 24, 1927 in Pearson, Georgia to the late Robert Oscar Tippins and the late Willie Floyd Tippins.  She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church where she was active with the WMU.  She was a member...

Feb 28, 2018

Quincy McMillan, age 75, of Baxley died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mr. McMillan was born July 13, 1942 in Baxley, Georgia to the late Arlie McMillan and the late Gladys Clemons McMillan. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired carpenter having built many homes in and around...

Feb 18, 2018

Bobby Charles Kersey, age 63, of Baxley passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Kersey was born November 22, 1954 in Appling County to the late Dutch Kersey and the late Isabell Mincey Kersey.

Survivors include his daughters, Katie Denise Norton & Juanita Bell both of St. Mary’s; sons, Jason Charles Kersey,...

Feb 16, 2018

Vera M. Moses, age 77, of Jesup, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Moses was born August 31, 1940 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Samuel Turner and the late Vivian Moore.  She raised six daughters and was the best mother and grandmother ever.  Mrs. Moses was a member of Cornerstone Renewal Church and...

Feb 13, 2018

Marijo Draffin Kerr, age 94, of Albany, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Mrs. Kerr was born July 25, 1923 in Cairo, Georgia to the late Lucius Leonidas Draffin and the late Bertha Corinne Sellers Draffin.  Before leaving Baxley, Mrs. Kerr worked for Doyle Electric & Baxley Creosoting Company. She later retired from the State of Georgia WIC...

Feb 8, 2018

Juanita R. Morris, age 82, of Bristol, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the Bacon County Hospital.

Mrs. Morris was born August 28, 1935 in Bacon County to the late Troy Blasingame and the late Addie Lee Blasingame. She was a member of Zion Church of God and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Morris was preceded in death...

Feb 7, 2018

Debra Ann Gibbs, age 57, of Baxley, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Ms. Gibbs was born February 29, 1960 in Bibb County and was preceded in death by her father, Delmus Gibson and her step-father, David Waters.

Survivors include her son, Calvin Gibson; daughter, Chrystal Gibson; mother, Hilda Waters of...

Feb 2, 2018

Joyce Lewis Riddle, age 66, of Baxley, died Friday, February 2, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Riddle was born April 24, 1951 in Bacon County and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church.  Mrs. Riddle was a retired school teacher for the Appling County Board of Education.

Survivors are her husband, Richard Riddle of...