LEGAL NOTICES FOR 4-29-2026
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF APPLING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 19th day of May, 2026, a special election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of Appling County at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters…
Read MoreGREGORY SHANE BUFFKIN
Gregory Shane Buffkin, 50, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shane was born on August 26, 1975, in Appling County. He was a skilled and competitive pool player who found joy in hunting, fishing, and planting vegetables. He also loved playing his guitar and cherished the…
Read MoreMONY ROBERT TOMBERLIN
Mony Robert Tomberlin, 52, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Wheeler County from an automobile accident. He was a member of Zion Church of God, loved Jesus Christ, and mentored the younger generation. Mony was a talented Carpenter for over 32 years and was to become a grandfather this coming September. Preceding him in death…
Read MoreRONALD “WENDELL” COLLINS
Ronald “Wendell” Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Wendell was born March 3, 1936 in Appling County, Georgia, the 5th of 12 children born to William “Curtis” Collins and Velma Hopkins Collins. Wendell was preceded in death by two children, son, David and daughter, Vicki L. Greene; six brothers,…
Read MoreRICHARD EDWARD REYNOLDS
Richard Edward Reynolds, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence. Richard was born October 18, 1958, into a military family in Salina, Kansas, and the oldest of three sons to Roy Aubrey Reynolds and Carolyn Courson Reynolds. His early years were spent moving with his family, including time in Montana and Texas, before…
Read MoreHERSCHEL BAKER FRANKS
Herschel Baker Franks, 89, of Rincon, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 under the care of Compassus Hospice. Mr. Franks was born on March 15, 1937, in Washington County to the late Ernest Willie Franks and the late Carrie Mae Price Franks. He retired as an electrician with 42 years of service with Union Camp.…
Read MoreEntitlement
What is entitlement? It is something we are seeing in our society that stretches across all socioeconomic classes. Entitlement is defined as a psychological state of belief that one inherently deserves special treatment, privileges, or recognition without having earned them. It will manifest as arrogance, lack or empathy, and anger when they do not get…
Read MoreVitally interconnected
If the state of the world wasn’t so disheartening, it would be laughable how nearly every country asserts their independence. However, by divine design, all members of the world, like the human body, are necessary for it to properly function. Consider that all continents originated from one land mass and, over millions of years, are…
Read MoreBETTY JEAN TURNER
Betty Jean Turner, 85, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Turner was born September 27, 1940 in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Isom Manning Aldridge and the late Rilla Barbara Crawford Aldridge. She was a devoted member of Zoar Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. Mrs. Turner…
Read MoreBELINDA SUE BARFIELD
Belinda Sue Barfield, 63, of Savannah passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence. Belinda was born February 13, 1963 in Appling County. She was an honor graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1980. She was an avid reader and loved the beach and being outdoors. She was a devoted business administrator…
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