NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on April 16, 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 the Mayor and Council.…
Read MoreBETTY JO WRIGHT
Betty Jo Wright, 83, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Betty was born February 20, 1942, in Cairo, to John and Clara Barwick Underwood and lived in Appling County since 1972. A compassionate matriarch, Betty exemplified warmth and kindness, never meeting a stranger…
Read MoreTROY RAY RUSHING
Master Sargent Troy Ray Rushing was born September 10, 1948 and raised in Monroe, LA. He joined the Army at a young age to proudly serve his country. He continued his military service in the Georgia Air National Guard for 20 years and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He received many medals and…
Read MoreERMAGENE A. “ERMA” MURRAY
Ermagene A. “Erma” Murray, 87, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at her residence under the care of South Georgia Hospice. Mrs. Murray was born May 31, 1938 in Surrency, Georgia to the late Wade Aycock and the late Onnie Fowler Aycock. She was a member of Zion Church of God where she was a…
Read MoreDOROTHY LEE “DOT” WIGGINS HIGGINS
Dorothy Lee “Dot” Wiggins Higgins, 79, of Baxley passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Higgins was born on December 6, 1946 in Baxley. She was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church and had a loving, servant’s heart. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreGAIL JOHNSON CLARY
Gail Johnson Clary, 78, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was an Appling County native and graduate of Appling County High School. Gail met her future husband, Revis Clary, on a blind date. They were married for 54 years and made their home in Wayne County. The devout Christian was a beloved wife,…
Read MoreEVELYN SUE LEVERETT HUNT
80, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Harborview Jesup under the care of South Georgia Hospice. Mrs. Hunt was born August 6, 1945 in Enoree, South Carolina. She was a retired administrative assistant with the Appling County Department of Family and Children Services. She was a longtime member of the Baxley Church of God…
Read MoreEULA MAE EDWARDS
Eula Mae Edwards, 84, of Hazlehurst passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Edwards was born on August 4, 1941 in Hazlehurst to the late Clayton Harrell and the late Willie Mae Harrell. She was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. Mrs. Edwards worked at…
Read MoreANNIE NELL VANN
Annie Nell Vann was born to the late Lester Vann, Sr. and Berthola Vann on September 5, 1955. She graduated from Appling County School. Annie Nell Vann was a faithful and dedicated member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she served as the Adult and Youth Sunday School Teacher. She also loved to sing in the…
Read MoreMARTIN RAY CRAPPS
Martin Ray Crapps, 76, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Crapps was born on March 6, 1950 in Seattle, Washington to the late Thomas Horace Crapps and the late Loretta Marie Herbert Crapps. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Rayonier/Interfor. Mr. Crapps…
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