HERSCHEL BAKER FRANKS
Herschel Baker Franks, 89, of Rincon, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 under the care of Compassus Hospice. Mr. Franks was born on March 15, 1937, in Washington County to the late Ernest Willie Franks and the late Carrie Mae Price Franks. He retired as an electrician with 42 years of service with Union Camp.…
Read MoreEntitlement
What is entitlement? It is something we are seeing in our society that stretches across all socioeconomic classes. Entitlement is defined as a psychological state of belief that one inherently deserves special treatment, privileges, or recognition without having earned them. It will manifest as arrogance, lack or empathy, and anger when they do not get…
Read MoreVitally interconnected
If the state of the world wasn’t so disheartening, it would be laughable how nearly every country asserts their independence. However, by divine design, all members of the world, like the human body, are necessary for it to properly function. Consider that all continents originated from one land mass and, over millions of years, are…
Read MoreBETTY JEAN TURNER
Betty Jean Turner, 85, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Turner was born September 27, 1940 in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Isom Manning Aldridge and the late Rilla Barbara Crawford Aldridge. She was a devoted member of Zoar Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. Mrs. Turner…
Read MoreBELINDA SUE BARFIELD
Belinda Sue Barfield, 63, of Savannah passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence. Belinda was born February 13, 1963 in Appling County. She was an honor graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1980. She was an avid reader and loved the beach and being outdoors. She was a devoted business administrator…
Read MoreLAURA BIRTEEN COURSON CREAMER
Laura Birteen Courson Creamer, 98 of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Creamer was born December 31, 1927 to the late Evan Courson and the late Ida Taylor Courson. She was a homemaker and cared for many children in her home. Mrs. Creamer…
Read MoreA century of faith and kindness
Friends, family, and members of the community are celebrating a remarkable milestone as Kathleen Overstreet marks her 100th birthday. Known throughout the Baxley area for her kind spirit and generous heart, Overstreet has spent a lifetime serving others and making a lasting impact on her community. A devoted Christian, her faith has been a guiding…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 4-15-2026
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 MoreLegal Notices for 4-1-2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Sierra NeChelle Baxley Vs. James Joshua Zacher Civil Action No. SUC-2026-59 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: James Joshua Zacher By direction of the court for service by publication filed on 03/11/2026, you are hereby notified that on 03/11/2026, Plaintiff, Sierra NeChelle Baxley, filed a Complaint for…
Read More“Country on Road to Decay”
I was given an article from a friend at church yesterday from the Savannah Morning News dated Monday, May 14, 1979 and titled ‘Country on Road to Decay’. It was written by retired Army General William Westmoreland. He stated that the Roman empire lasted 300 years with its last century marked by declined and eventual…
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