FEY CARTER HARDY
1934 – 2026 It is with sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the loss of Fey Carter Hardy 92, who passed away on July 4, 2026, in Augusta. Born on July 2, 1934, in Surrency, Fey was the only daughter of Langford Carter and Bessie Kennedy Carter both of whom preceded…
Read MoreCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PECK
Christopher Michael Peck, 50, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1976, in Zeeland, Michigan. His family later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up. In 2001, he moved to Baxley, Georgia, where he worked as a beekeeper at Spell Bee Company, currently known…
Read MoreLARRY R. “FROG” WILLIAMS
Larry R. “Frog” Williams, 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Appling Healthcare. Larry was born April 10, 1958 in Appling County to the late Claude “Buck” Williams, Jr. and the late Mary Graham Williams. He was a farmer and member of Red Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Jamie (Cindy)…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 7-22-2026
STATE OF GEORGIA APPLING COUNTY All creditors and debtors of the Estate of BOBBY RAY CUMMINGS, SR. deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, 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 the undersigned. This the 10th…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 7-15-2026
REGISTRTION OF TRADE, BUSINESS & FICTITIOUS NAME CERTIFICATE Trade Name: The Rural Closet Business Address 118 Goody Rd, Surrency, GA 31563 Person, Firm or Association: Sole Proprietorship Names and Addresses of ALL owners, members, or partners comprising the business: Stratton, Brandy, 118 Goody Rd, Surrency, GA 31563. Date of Formation 7-7-2026 Nature of Business: Retail…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office gives information on drowning
According to Sheriff Mark Melton, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 11:28 a.m., the Appling County Sheriff’s Office responded to Carter’s Bight Landing in reference to a possible drowning. The initial information received was that a 50-year-old male went over board from his vessel and did not resurface. After further investigation it was determined…
Read MoreAltman arrested
On Wednesday, July 8, the Appling County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Carl Altman, 42, of Baxley, for Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds. These charges originated in Livingston Parrish, Louisiana. The Appling County Sheriff’s Office has numerous open investigations involving the Altmans (Richard and his wife, Heather) and their businesses. These investigations are being worked in…
Read MoreUTV Fatality under investigation
According to Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 8:51 p.m., deputies responded to a UTV accident on Piney Bluff Road. Upon arrival, deputies assessed the incident and requested assistance from Georgia State Patrol. Below is the UOR issued by Georgia State Patrol: On 7/3/2026 at 2051 hours, SFC Brandon…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 7-8-2026
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF FELITA S. TURNER ESTATE NO. 2026-0-26A PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: whom it may concern: MARSHA BERLYN TURNER has petitioned MARSHA S. TURNER to be appointed administrator of the estate of FELITA S. TURNER deceased, of said county. (The…
Read MoreJAMES ELMER VARNADORE
James Elmer Varnadore, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026. Born on March 22, 1937, to William Henry Varnadore and Etta Mae Cain Varnadore, Elmer lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. A faithful servant of Christ, he was ordained into the ministry on January 17, 1965, and faithfully…
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