Obituaries

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Wilbur W. Peacock, 76, who passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a graduate of Appling County High School. He was the owner of Peacock Oil since 1970 and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Crosby Chapel United Methodist Church, the Appling County Chamber of Commerce, the Stockman’s Association, the Georgia Oilman’s Association and numerous civic and other community activities. He was the son of G.J. Peacock and Pauline Weaver Peacock. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Christine Peacock and Linda Medders and one brother, Winton Peacock. [Full Story »] 

Baxley Funeral Home announces the funeral services for Edith Elease Akins Rogers. Funeral services were held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4 from Thankful New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. B. J. Virgil officiating and the Rev. Wayne Rogers presiding. Interment was in Old Field Cemetery. [Full Story »] 

Miles-Nobles Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Robert Pollette, age 76, who passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and a retired truck driver. [Full Story »] 

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Eula Mae Yarbrough, 84, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Friday, December 13, 2013. Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Jeff Davis County. She was the daughter of the late Ed Varnadore and Evelyn Cain. Eula Mae was a retired textile inspector and was a member of the Northgate Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. [Full Story »]