Entries from January 2011

Ruby O’Berry Morris

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comment (1)
Ruby O’Berry Morris, 77, of Surrency, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. Mrs. Morris was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and she was born Dec. 4, 1933 to the late Marshall Gordon and Mary Dykes O’Berry. She was a member of Ephesus Church of God. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Morris, sisters, Lula Smith and Nell O’Berry, brothers, Ben and Ermond O’Berry and great-grandchildren, Devin Shaye Calhoun and Amber Elizabeth Thomas. [Full Story »] 

Azariah Jeremiah Stone

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Azariah Jeremiah Stone died January 7, 2011. Azariah was born July 3, 2007 to Rosby B. Stone, Sr. and Shirley Jackson of Baxley. Azariah was a good child and he was a “sweet baby.” He loved to play football and with his power wheel toy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mozell Stone, Buddy Banks and Tommy Lee Jackson. [Full Story »] 

Jack Thomas

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Jack Thomas, 83, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Mr. Thomas was born Jan. 4, 1928 in Appling County to the late Paul and Nantie Mae Herrington Thomas. He was a retired truck driver and a member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. [Full Story »] 

Mack Otis Thomas

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Mack Otis Thomas, 65, of Baxley, died Wednesday night (January 19, 2011) at Community Hospice in Vidalia after an extended illness. Mr. Thomas was born in Jesup and his parents were Melvin and Ella Mae Wasdin Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nola Mae Lee and a brother, Carroll Thomas. Mack served in the United States Army and was a farmer. He also enjoyed fishing. [Full Story »] 

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Tootle

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Tootle, 67, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Appling Healthcare System. Jackie was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was born June 11, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Fannie Marie Hendrix Copeland. She was a member of Philippi Baptist Church. Mrs. Tootle was retired from Ship & Shore and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. [Full Story »] 

Mildred S. Wilcox

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Obituaries
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Mildred S. Wilcox, 86, of Hazlehurst, died Friday, January 14, 2011 at Lumber City Nursing Center. Mrs. Wilcox was born April 18, 1924 to the late W. T. Schell and the late Mary Fannie Welch Schell. The native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County was the widow of the Rev. James C. Wilcox and a member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. She was also preceded in death by a son, Waymon Wilcox. [Full Story »] 

LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION!

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (2)
For weeks this newspaper has been promoting something new, fresh and exciting is coming. Today, we can now tell you what we’ve created. [Full Story »] 

Commissioners approve 2012 SPLOST resolution

Posted by
Matt Gardner
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comment (1)
During the Appling County Board of Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, January 18 the Commissioners approved the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, resolution. [Full Story »] 

Collins signs full scholarship with MGC

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Last week Appling County High School senior Christian Collins signed a full college scholarship to play softball with the Lady Warriors of Middle Georgia College in Cochran. [Full Story »] 

Parade canceled, program continues

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
On January 17, The Annual MLK Parade was canceled due to inclement weather. This however didn’t stop the NAACP from honoring Dr. Juanita Nails-James at the Parker Harrell Building. [Full Story »] 

Appling County students selected to All State Band

Posted by
Jamie Gardner
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
The Appling County High School and Middle School band programs are proud to announce that Devyn Woodle and Morgan Brantley have recently been selected to the Georgia All State Band. The All State Band takes place on March 3-5 in Savannah. It is made up of the top band musicians from the entire state. It is considered the highest honor for a band student to be selected for this prestigious group. [Full Story »] 

Collins signs full scholarship with MGC

Posted by
Jamie Gardner
in News, Sports
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Last week Appling County High School senior Christian Collins signed a full college scholarship to play softball with the Lady Warriors of Middle Georgia College in Cochran. Shown above at the signing are, seated, l-r, Zack Collins (brother), Rhonda Collins (mother), Christian, and Randy Collins (father). [Full Story »] 

LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION! New website to debut this week

Posted by
Jamie Gardner
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
For weeks this newspaper has been promoting something new, fresh and exciting is coming. Today, we can now tell you what we’ve created.

The Baxley News-Banner is excited to announce the newspaper will be unveiling a new website this week. The new site is expected to go live Wednesday and hosts a number of new user-friendly features. [Full Story »] 

Criminal Petit Jury list is given

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Judge E. M. Wilkes III released the following names for Criminal Petit Jury Duty for January 31 at 9:30 a..m. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Deloach presents report

Posted by
Staff Writer
in News
Tuesday, January 25. 2011
Comments (0)
Sheriff Benny Deloach reports the following incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff’s Department.

On January 14, answered a call to Blackshear Highway in reference to a school bus fight. The mother of the juvenile stated her son had been assaulted on the school bus. The board of education is aware of the incident. [Full Story »] 
Page 2 of 6, totaling 76 entries
Content copyright ©The Baxley News-Banner