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Luther Hugh Hulett, 63, died Monday, January 3. Grave side funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, in the Hulett Cemetery.

A native of Telfair County where he lived most of his life, Mr. Hulett was the son of Freddie Draffin Hulett and the late Judge Payton “J.P.” Hulett, Jr. He was employed with Harvey’s as a Meat Cutter. [Full Story »] 

Stacy Carroll Herrington, 41, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 in the Appling Healthcare System. Stacy was born in Jeff Davis County on Dec. 23, 1969 and had lived in Appling County all of his life. He was disabled and was a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1988. Mr. Herrington was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. [Full Story »] 

William Henry Hand, Sr., 68, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Hand was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was born Dec. 4, 1942 to the late Gilman Hand and the late Annie May Johnson Hand. He was a retired equipment operator for Rayonier. Mr. Hand was preceded in death by a son, David Earl Hand and a brother, Donnie Hand. [Full Story »] 

Juanita Floyd, 79, died Friday, January 7, 2011. Ms. Floyd was a native of Jeff Davis County and was born March 7, 1931 to the late Elzie McKinley Hand and the late Lena Mae Kersey Hand. She was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God. She was a homemaker. Ms. Floyd was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Floyd. [Full Story »] 

James “Jim” Feltham, 80, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Feltham was born Sept. 20, 1930 in Anniston, Alabama to the late William Feltham and the late Beatrice Orwin Feltham. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Japan. He was retired as President of AKZO Chemical Company. Mr. Feltham was active in Boy Scouts and had achieved the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of the Appling Country Club and the Baxley Lion’s Club. Jim was very active in other civic and community affairs. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Feltham, a son, William Feltham and two brothers, Kenneth W. F. and Donald J.A. Feltham. [Full Story »] 

William David Branch, 92, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in the Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Branch was born Feb. 7, 1918 in Appling County to the late Dr. Willis Dave Branch and the late Rosalie Dozier Branch. He was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Simons Island. Mr. Branch was former owner and operator of Utopia Cleaners and Southeastern Monument Company. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We, at the SOURCE office, have been incredibly overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity shown to our clients during the Christmas season. Appling County residents have hearts of gold! Your giving surpassed any of our expectations. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and citizens,
Did you bless anyone this holiday season? Share a meal? Say a prayer? Give thanks for your neighbors, friends, just say hello or show any love? Christ is all about love because God is love. The word says in John 3:16 of the Bible that God gave His only Son that we might live. [Full Story »] 

Last week this newspaper shared information about an issue facing our local hospital system that was scary. [Full Story »] 

On Thursday, December 30, Appling County Probate Judge Diane Hallman (shown on the left) swore in new Appling County School System Superintendent Scarlett Copeland. The swearing in ceremony was held at the Appling County Courthouse in the courtroom. Copeland started her new position on January 1.

Lina Gizell Canaca Espinal was the first baby of the year for 2011 born in Appling County at Appling Healthcare System. [Full Story »]