Ronald Stephen Reagin
Ronald Stephen Reagin, Jr., a decorated Marine, dedicated law enforcement officer, and proud American, entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2025, at the age of 56. Known to many as Stephen, he lived a life defined by service, strength, and steadfast devotion to God, family, and country. Born in Jeff Davis County on September…
Read MoreJune Lariscy Gardner
June Lariscy Gardner, 87, of Baxley passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Appling Healthcare. Mrs. Gardner was born June 2, 1938 in Sylvania, Georgia to the late Jacob Loy Lariscy and the late Wilma Elizabeth Wiley Lariscy. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. Mrs. Gardner…
Read MorePFGC October Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for October is the business of Appling Tire and Service located at 1231 E. Parker St. in Baxley owned by Chad and Jessica Hampton and Jerome and Joni Murray. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to…
Read MoreDeborah Lambert-Hook
Ms. Deborah Lambert-Hook, 70, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence in Waycross, after an extended illness. Ms. Deborah was a native of Hazlehurst, a resident of Waycross, and a Machine Operator at Morgan’s Box Company for several years. She was a member of Bible Heritage Pentecostal Holiness Church in Waycross, a…
Read MoreAlisha Dy-Ann Waters
Mrs. Alisha Dy-Ann Waters, age 55, of Hazlehurst, passed away October 12, 2025, at her residence, and was welcomed into Heaven by her mother, Mrs. Patricia Ruth Bennett Crapps, with open arms. Mrs. Waters was born on August 18, 1970, in Bacon County. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family…
Read More4-H’ers excel at 36th Annual GNF Livestock Shows
Each year, hundreds of youth from across Georgia gather at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter to showcase their hard work and dedication to raising and training quality livestock animals. During October 2 – 12, 2025, Appling County 4-H had two youth livestock exhibitors travel to Perry, Georgia, to share their passion for goats and…
Read MoreJohnnie Mae Reddish
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Reddish was a devoted wife, mother, and servant of God whose life reflected love, faith, and perseverance. She was born on August 9, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Daisy Mae Williams and George Wesley Williams. A proud graduate of Bacon County High School, Class of 1969, she later earned her…
Read MorePFGC receives Environmental Award
The Pine Forest Garden Club was the recipient of the Shirley M. Lewis Environmental Awareness Award at the Oleander District meeting that was held in Brunswick on Oct. 9. The award was presented to the club that has accomplished the most in the environmental field. The Pine Forest Garden Club has a Green Team…
Read MoreACA Preschool raises funds for St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital
On September 19, the Appling Christian Academy Preschool held its annual fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research Hospital. The three- and four-year-old students raised $1,500.00 by accepting pledges from friends and relatives for riding their tricycles. The event was sponsored by the ACA Christian Honor Society. Mrs. Sheronda Mobley and the staff of the…
Read MorePFGC kicks off their new year
There was a lot of excitement at the first meeting of the Pine Forest Garden Club held on Thursday, Sept. 18 marking the beginning of club’s 2025-2026 year. Club President Susie Reed welcomed back all the members, along with recognizing the seven new members who were present. Club member Judy Johnson presented an interesting program…
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