Stephen Chad Mims
Mr. Stephen Chad Mims, 44, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and a member of Mims Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, racing ATVs, and offshore boat racing. He also loved spending time…
Read MoreStacy Lamar Bourquine
Stacy Lamar Bourquine, 48 of Baxley, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Bro. Stacy was born January 17, 1977 to the late Hardy Franklin Bourquine and the late Edna Faye Davis Bourquine. He was employed as an electrical drafter with Southeastern System Technology. Bro. Stacy was ordained into the ministry on November 17, 2019…
Read MoreLeadership Retreat event set for Wednesday, December 3
Community Invited to Participate in Baxley-Appling Leadership Retreat Event Set for Wednesday, December 3 at the Appling County Ag Center The Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce invites all members of the community to take part in the Baxley-Appling Community-Wide Leadership Retreat, to be held on Wednesday, December 3, from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the…
Read MoreJames (Jimmy) Birbidge Strickland
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Birbidge Strickland on November 19, 2025. Jimmy was born at home in Brantley County, Georgia, with a Patterson address. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1957, served in the Army National Guard, and spent his career with BellSouth (formerly Southern Bell) in…
Read MoreGeorge E. Watts
George E. Watts, 84, of Rincon passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pruitt Health in Savannah. Mr. Watts was born November 30, 1940 in Cayce, South Carolina but lived most of his life in Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Watts, Zinnie Bell Jumper Watts, and Ellemena L. Watts,…
Read MoreTimothy Michael Herndon
Timothy Michael Herndon, 2, born on November 18, 2022, to his mother, Lori Michelle Herndon, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Wayne Memorial. Timothy brought joy in every smile, wonder in every question, and love in every hug. Timothy was an energetic little boy who loved everything related to Mickey Mouse. Even…
Read MoreTonya Eleanor Marie Whitman
Ms. Tonya Eleanor Marie Whitman, 14, born on April 5, 2011, from Baxley, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2025. Tonya enjoyed working with her dad, watching TV, and listening to music. She loved movies and spending time outdoors. Tonya is preceded in death by her grandfather, George Lawton Calloway, and grandmother, Bethene Baxley.…
Read MoreThe forgotten holiday
Thanksgiving is from a 1621 harvest feast shared by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people. After a successful corn harvest, Plymouth Colony Governor William Bradford organized a three-day feast to celebrate. The Wampanoag people were invited and participated by contributing deer for the feast. This event is traditionally considered the “first Thanksgiving.” The first…
Read MoreDead people receiving SNAP
According to a report by Epoch Times and Associated Press, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins reported last week that the department has discovered there are 5,000 deceased people who have been receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. In addition, the secretary stated that there are 500,000 people…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 11/17/2025
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF APPLING Notice is hereby given that Jessica Herrington Clements filed her Petition to the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia on the 24th day of October, 2025, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner from Jessica Herrington Clements to Jessica Lynn Herrington.…
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