TERESA DIANE HARDWICK
Mrs. Teresa Diane Hardwick, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Wellstar Health Systems in Augusta after a short illness. She was born in Alma, but lived most of her life in Baxley. Teresa was a homemaker who loved to cook, needlepoint, and read. She was a loving wife to Danny for many…
Read MoreCHRISTINE JONES LEWIS
Christine Jones Lewis, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of South Georgia. Born in Odum, she lived most of her life in Wayne and Appling Counties, retired from the Wayne County School System cafeteria, and was a homemaker and caregiver. She enjoyed…
Read MoreACA & ACHS announce graduation schedule
The 2026 graduating class from Appling County High School (ACHS) and Appling Christian Academy (ACA) will recieve their diplomas at the end of the week. ACA will host its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the ACA gymnasium. ACHS’s graduation ceremony will be held…
Read MoreSHARON COBB REEVES
Ms. Sharon Cobb Reeves, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Lakeview Retirement Center in Baxley. Sharon was born on August 2, 1950, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. She was the second of four children to her parents, the late JC and Betty Cobb. She was a graduate of Fitzgerald High School and…
Read MoreLARRY BASS
Larry Bass, 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Appling Healthcare under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Larry was born March 18, 1944 in Appling County. He and his family have been a part of Spring Branch Community since 1984, where he was also a member of Spring Branch Baptist…
Read MoreJAMES WENDELL DAVIS
James Wendell Davis, 65, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring with his family by his side. Born to Wendell and Joyce Davis on March 31, 1961, in Baxley, James grew up in Brunswick. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School’s Class of…
Read MoreLISA DIXON CHANCEY
Lisa Dixon Chancey, 48, of Bristol passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Emory University Medical Center in Atlanta. Lisa was born on July 27, 1977, in Waycross and was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church. She graduated from Appling County Comprehensive High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in music…
Read MoreLUCILLE FUSSELL COLEMAN
Lucille Fussell Coleman was blessed to experience 96 years of a rich and wonderful life. She was born on March 14, 1930, in Blachshear, to the late John and Addie Fussell. On Friday, May 8, she peacefully transitioned to her heavnly home. Sister Lucille was a devoted member of Surrency Grove Baptist Church, where she…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 4-29-2026
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF APPLING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GEORGIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 19th day of May, 2026, a special election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of Appling County at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters…
Read MoreGREGORY SHANE BUFFKIN
Gregory Shane Buffkin, 50, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shane was born on August 26, 1975, in Appling County. He was a skilled and competitive pool player who found joy in hunting, fishing, and planting vegetables. He also loved playing his guitar and cherished the…
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