It is Well with My Soul
“It is Well with My Soul” is a hymn written by Horatio Spafford in 1873 after personal tragedies struck. He was inspired to write the lyrics while crossing the Atlantic Ocean following the loss of his four daughters in a shipwreck. His wife Anna survived the sinking of the SS Ville du Havre and sent…
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Lenard Eugene Parker
Lenard Eugene Parker, 61, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Appling Healthcare. Lenard was a longtime resident of Appling County, a carpenter, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceding him in death are his parents, Len Parker and Della Plair, brother, Larry R. Parker, and sister, Becky Johnson. Survivors include his wife of…
Read MoreStephen Tillman Re-Elected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia
Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Stephen E. Tillman of Baxley has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Tillman will continue to serve in the Brunswick Circuit, Post 1 seat on the board, representing Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis, and Wayne counties. He earned his law…
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Political correctness
Political correctness seems to have taken over our society. Political correctness is the conformity to prevailing liberal and radical left opinions by avoiding certain words, actions, or expressions that seemingly insult, exclude, or marginalize groups of people who are considered socially disadvantaged or discriminated against. How did we get to this point? It is very…
Read MoreRobert Earl Duvall
Robert Earl Duvall, 84, of Baxley passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Duvall was born September 20, 1940 in Greenfield, California to the late Vildage Webster Duvall and the late Norma Sybil Maxwell Duvall. He was a devoted member of Riverside Baptist Church,…
Read MoreCindy Spivey
Cindy Spivey, 64, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Cindy was born on May 23, 1961, to the late Lloyd and Ruth Myers and has been a resident of Appling County for the past thirty-four years. She was a longtime employee of Wright’s…
Read MoreJohn Thomas Daust
Mr. John Thomas Daust, while his wife and children were with him in his home, peacefully left this world due to natural causes on June 29, 2025 at the age of 80. Having recently accepted Jesus as his Savior, he is now healed and whole. He left a loving wife of nearly 61 years and…
Read MoreRita Lipthratt
Rita Lipthratt, 78, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Folkston Park Nursing Home in Folkston. A service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025, 11:00am, at Chapman Funeral Chapel with Brother Rick Brown and Brother Art Cyphers officiating. A visitation for family and friends will follow. Interment…
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