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A belated Super Bowl Party

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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By James Boyd

Super Bowl Sunday was one of my “all day church” days. Therefore, B. J. and I did not have the opportunity to invite our friends over for a fun get-together while watching the game. Therefore, we conjured up a belated Super Bowl Party on Monday following the big game. [Full Story »] 

Patsy Johnson Aspinwall

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Patsy Johnson Aspinwall, age 69, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Appling County living most of her life in Odum. She was a past member of the GA Hospital Association, GA Organization of Nurse Executives, GA Society of Patient Representatives, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Wayne County Boys and Girls Club, a Registered Nurse serving 34 years at Wayne Memorial Hospital, a graduate of the Brunswick College of Nursing and an active member of Altamaha Baptist Church and the Golden Rulers Sunday School Class. [Full Story »] 

Almedia Williamson Crosby

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Almedia Williamson Crosby, 88, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Pavilion. Mrs. Crosby was born in Emanuel County on Aug. 20, 1922 to the late George and Rosie Hewlett Williamson. She was a member of Baxley Free Will Baptist Church. Almedia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister and was an accomplished seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. L. Crosby, Jr., a sister, Madie Adams and brothers. G. E., Leon, Buck, Pete and Willie Williamson. [Full Story »] 

Delorise Johnson Deen

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Delorise Johnson Deen, 66, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Deen was born Oct. 6, 1944 in Donalsonville to the late Rev. Lannie Wiggins and the late Rev. Clara Wiggins. She was a member of Big Oaks Church of God and was retired from Ship-N-Shore as a seamstress. [Full Story »] 

Jerrel Scott “Jerry” Harper

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Jerrel Scott “Jerry” Harper, 45, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born Aug. 6, 1965 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerrel Seymour Harper and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Edna Tucker and Ludy G. Harper. [Full Story »] 

Henrea Rose Rooks Lowe

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Henrea Rose Rooks Lowe died Saturday, February 5, 2011. Rose was the first born of six children born to the Rev. David Lee Rooks and the late Claudia Fulmore Rooks, and was born Oct. 22, 1945 in Baxley. She was educated in the public schools of Baxley and Columbia, S.C. She graduated from Claflin College and Fort Valley State University. [Full Story »] 

Floyd A. Mock

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Floyd A. Mock, 66, died Friday, February 4, 2011 at the Pavilion. He was a native and life long resident of Appling County. Mr. Mock was retired and had been employed as a beekeeper with York Bees before his retirement. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Carter and a brother, Franklin Mock. He was the son of the late Buster and Waunell Kersey Mock. [Full Story »] 

Arola Gardner Sermons

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Arola Gardner Sermons was born on June 3, 1926 in Milan to the late Fred and Almeda Gardner. She was part of a large family; six sisters and three brothers proceeded her in death. Arola was educated in the public school in Georgia and then attended Tuskegee University where she received a degree in Home Economics. She later received a degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University. [Full Story »] 

Dollie Mae Sirmans

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Dollie Mae Sirmans, 64, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mrs. Sirmans was born July 19, 1946 in Homerville to the late Frank Morrell and Sarah Beckham Morrell. She had worked at Brockway Standard and she attended the Argyle Church of God. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rose Baxley and brother, James Morrell. [Full Story »] 

Georgia ginner to lead NCGA in 2011

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) elected its 2011 officers at its recent annual meeting in San Antonio. [Full Story »] 

Arrest made in connection with Oak Ridge burglaries

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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In reference to car burglaries that occurred on February 1. Philip Laquan Johnson, age 19, of Waycross, has been arrested and is currently in the Appling County Detention Center. Other warrants are forth coming on other subjects. [Full Story »] 

Godfrey gives report of recent police incidents

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days. [Full Story »] 

Locals attend Okefenokee Occasion

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Representatives of the Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce, Appling County Development Authority, City of Baxley, Appling County Board of Education, Altamaha Technical College and Satilla REMC attended the annual Okefenokee Occasion held in Atlanta on Feb. 2. [Full Story »] 

Headed to playoffs

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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By Melody Walker

This past week, the varsity Lady Pirates pick up two victories against rivals Jeff Davis and Wayne County. [Full Story »] 

Dunn is 50th Eagle Scout for Troop 472

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011
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Niklynn Bryant Dunn was honored on January 29, as he became the 50th Eagle Scout for Troop 472. His brother, Nathan A. Dunn, also an Eagle Scout, assisted in Niklynn’s ceremony. [Full Story »] 
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