JEANELLE MURPHY NEWKIRK
Jeanelle Murphy Newkirk, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 02, 2026. She was born in Surrency, Georgia on February 13, 1939, to the late Sue Nell Murphy. She was a devoted member of North Hilliard Baptist Church. A passionate sports enthusiast and loyal Hilliard Flashes fan, she attended every game for an…
Read MoreCLIFTON L. “COON” GRIFFIN
Clifton L. “Coon” Griffin, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at his residence under the care of Comfort Hospice. Mr. Griffin was born January 8, 1955, to the late William Barney Griffin and the late Mancy Lou Carter Griffin Williamson. He worked for Claxton Poultry. Mr. Griffin was known for his quick…
Read MoreTAMMY BRANCH YOUMANS
Tammy Branch Youmans, 56, of Baxley passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Tammy was born on October 11, 1969 in Jeff Davis County and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jerry Dean Lawrence Simmons. Tammy had a great love for her pets but her greatest love in life was her…
Read MoreKENNETH GARY GILBERT
We are saddened to announce the death of Mr. Kenneth Gary Gilbert, 79, who passed away on 4 July 2026 at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion. Kenneth was born on July 22, 1946, in LaGrange, Georgia, to John William and Mildred Runels Gilbert. Kenneth’s family moved to Baxley when he was 14, after his…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 6-24-2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on July 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 282 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia. The primary purpose of the Called Meeting will be to conduct a Public Hearing, as well as any other business that may come before…
Read MoreAtkins and Mann to exchange vows
Mr. And Mrs. Jonathan Mann and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Atkins of Surrency are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Kaydan Elizabeth and Logan Price. The bride-elect is the maternal granddaughter of Randy and Brenda Stone and Danny and Lanita Branch and the paternal granddaughter of Gene and Beth Mann.…
Read MoreEDWARD THOMAS WINCEK
Edward Thomas Wincek, 78, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Meadows Memorial in Vidalia after an extended illness. Ed was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to June & Joe Wincek and lived there until moving to Florida as a young child. Ed served in the Army National Guard for 6 years, proudly ending…
Read MoreJAMES ‘RODNEY’ TILLMAN
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of James ‘Rodney’ Tillman, 71, of Brunswick. Rodney was born in Baxley and moved to Glynn County in 2000. He loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 6-10-2026
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia County of Appling In Re: Bobby Glenn Floyd Estate No. 2026-P-9 All creditors of the Estate of Bobby Glenn Floyd, deceased, are hereby notified to render their demand to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment…
Read MoreVeal arrested for homicide
According to Sheriff Mark Melton, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m. the Appling County Sheriff’s Office and Appling County EMS were dispatched to a residence on Cindy Rae Lane in Baxley, GA. Upon arrival, deputies located a male that was confirmed deceased by EMS. The subject was later identified as sixty-three-year-old Clarence…
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