SHIRLEY ANN MELTON
Shirley Ann Melton, 87, of Lakeland, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Comer, to the late Walter Ralph Tucker and Gladys Edith (Black) Tucker. Mrs. Melton was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church. She devoted many years of service as a secretary…
Read MoreJUDY EASON MANN
Judy Eason Mann, 85, of Jesup, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Wayne County native and former resident of Surrency had lived most of her life in Jesup and was a member of Jesup First Freewill Baptist Church. Judy was a retired paraprofessional with the…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 1-28-2026
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF APPLING IN RE: WANDA A. AMMONS, DECEASED All creditors of the Estate of Wanda A. Ammons, deceased, late of Appling County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me. This…
Read MoreDarrell Holcomb honored for 33 years
Appling County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Darrell Holcomb was honored by friends, family and co-workers on Tuesday evening, January 20, at the Appling EMA building located on MLK Drive, with a retirement meal. Holcomb has served this community as a volunteer, employee, and director at the agency for more than 33 years. Holcomb and…
Read MoreMYRTLE LOU BLANTON
Myrtle Lou Blanton, 93, of Surrency passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Blanton was born December 20, 1932 in Surrency to the late Wille Clifford Mann and the late Alma Reddish Mann. She was a faithful member of Surrency Free Will Baptist Church and…
Read MoreVANCE YAWN
Vance Yawn, 64, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah under the care of Georgia Hospice. Vance was born May 3, 1961 in Baxley to the late Vance Joseph Yawn and the late Donnell Sellers Yawn. He was a truck driver for Triple A Cooper and was a Veteran…
Read MoreJONNIE ARCHER TESTON
Jonnie Archer Teston, 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Teston was born January 1, 1958 in Sullivan, Indiana to the late John William Archer and the late Iva Lee Laslie Archer. She was a member of Baxley Church of God and…
Read MoreDOROTHY MAE HOLCOMB
Dorothy Mae Holcomb, a beloved wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother also known as “Nana”, and sister, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice Satilla in her home on January 19, 2026 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family and the peace of God. The Wayne County native had lived most of…
Read MoreJOANN MILIKIN BEECHER
Joann Milikin Beecher, 86, of Baxley passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Beecher was born September 9, 1939 in Appling County to the late Manley B. “Bark” Milikin and the late Aline “Sister” Holland Milikin. Mrs. Beecher was a dedicated member of Spring Branch…
Read MoreSANDRA ELAINE HOLLOWAY BROBSTON
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Holloway Brobston, 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Lakeside Senior Living, in Douglas. Mrs. Brobston was born on June 19, 1943 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late William T. Abney and the late Dorothy Sutherland Holloway. She was very close to her older and younger siblings.…
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