Tina Pearce Hendricks
Tina Pearce Hendricks, 62, of Surrency passed away on November 28, 2025 at Appling Healthcare. Mrs. Hendricks was born on April 20, 1963 in Appling County to the late Gilford David Pearce and the late Joyce Carter Pearce. She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Carl…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 11-26-2025
STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF Linda Carol Martin Notice to Debtors and Creditors All creditors of the estate of Linda Carol Martin late of Appling County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law; and all persons indebted…
Read MoreBarbara Lukinovich
Mrs. Barbara Lukinovich, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Wellstar Medical Systems in Augusta, Ga. She was known as “Nana” and was a light in every room she entered. Barbara was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and the best Nana her family could ever have hoped for. She showed her love…
Read MoreRichard Thomas Nix
Richard Thomas Nix, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Baxley. Born on November 6, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia, Richard lived a life marked by devotion to his faith and a deep love for his family. Richard was the beloved husband of Linda Pritchett Nix. Together they shared 49 years of…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
From: City Manager, Keri Orvin When I think about what it means for a city to turn 150 years old, I struggle to put it into words. Our Sesquicentennial, say that 5 times fast! Haha. It is humbling to imagine what our founders and the original citizens of 1875 would think if they could see…
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Thankful
I have so much to be thankful for that I really don’t know where to start. Here are a few things: Salvation is at the top of that list. I am thankful that I have a merciful Father who has forgiven me of my transgressions. Amazingly, He even loves me despite my wrongdoings. I am…
Read MoreCan you heal from church hurt?
Each Sunday, an untold number of people across America and around the world attend church services while flying the “I am Christian” banner. Many who ascribe to the title of Christ follower are earnestly seeking to improve their relationships with the Lord, intent on growing in the knowledge of scripture. There are those who, for…
Read MoreSuppertime
“When I was a boy, in the days of childhood, I used to play till evening shadows come. Then winding down an old familiar pathway I heard my mother call at set of sun. Come home, come home it’s suppertime. The shadows lengthen fast, come home, come home it’s supper time. We’re going home at…
Read MoreJeffrey Lane Lovett
Jeffrey Lane Lovett, 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Lovett was born September 23, 1961 in Savannah, and was a member of Grace Community Church of God. He enjoyed gospel singing, was a self-taught pianist, and sang with various Southern Gospel Quartets. He was a maintenance…
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