Entries by Staff Writer

Tony Parker of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Valerie Parker of Baxley are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Morline L. Parker, to Terry D. Moye, the son of Franklin and Jeanette Moye of Soperton. [Full Story »] 

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Beecher are happy to announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Breana Marie Beecher, to Jacob Kelly Barnes. [Full Story »] 

God has lead two lives to take one path. Barbara Sue Lindley Crane and Amir Benveniste Quezada together with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Crane of Baxley and William and Amy Ogburn of Winston, Salem, N.C. invite you to witness their vows on Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Ten Mile Baptist Church, Baxley. [Full Story »] 

Last week a group of friends and I treated ourselves to a delightful meal and a game of bridge at a popular local restaurant. The young waitresses usually remember what we drink on a regular basis—nothing heavier than sweet tea or diet coke, I assure you. They bring those drinks without being asked. We do, after all, eat with them and play bridge rather often. They remember that I want my hamburger all the way and that some of the ladies want fish sandwiches on big plates so they can peel the bread off. One friend asks for a hamburger with lettuce and tomato, but no bun. Another picks all the sesame seeds off her bun. I didn’t realize what a strange crew we are until we started eating together. Nonetheless, our waitresses serve even our strangest requests with a smile and sometimes a shake of their heads. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor and to it may concern,

We must have the fruit of the spirit, which are love, joy, peace, longsuffering, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness. (Galatians 5:22-23) [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Sarah Rebecca “Becky” Berryhill, 56, who passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Appling County and a caregiver. [Full Story »] 

Dennis E. Cain, 60, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Community Hospice House in Vidalia. Dennis was born December 23, 1953 in Jeff Davis County. He was the owner of Dennis Cain Insurance Company and a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher. [Full Story »] 

Henry Collins, 93, of Dallas, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his residence. Collins was born September 25, 1920 in Hazlehurst to the late Samuel Clarence and Rebecca Clark Collins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Walker Collins. He was a charter member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the church choir. He was a retired auto parts manager for Cromer Chevrolet and was a veteran of the United States Army Air Force. [Full Story »] 

Nelson James Ewing Jr., 66, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Meadows Medical Center in Vidalia. He was born March 14, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Nelson James Ewing, Sr. and the late Margaret Rose Peacock Ewing. He was a retired Veteran serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. [Full Story »] 

Caleb Hazzard, 21, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. [Full Story »] 

Elene Drawdy Rowell Jackson, 78, of Vidalia, formerly of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Elene was born August 6, 1935 to the late Albert E. Drawdy and the late Lettie Harden Drawdy. [Full Story »] 

Lillian Carter Marchant, 86, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in the Pavilion in Baxley. Mrs. Marchant was born December 7, 1927 in Appling County to the late Charlie Carter and the late Caroline Walker Carter. She was formerly employed by Hazlehurst Manufacturing as a supervisor with 50 plus years of service. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and a proud member of the choir. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Miller and Z.W. Marchant and daughter, Virginia Miller. [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Faye Carter Mayers, who passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her residence under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. Mrs. Mayers was in the wholesale and retail flower business for over forty-five years; she was the owner and operator of Mayer’s Nursery and Faye’s Greenhouse. She was known by everyone as “The Flower Lady”. [Full Story »]