SUSAN JANE PURDOM CRAWLEY
Susan Jane Purdom Crawley, 73, of St. Simons Island, passed away peacefully in her home January 22, 2026, from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia, after an extended period of in-home hospice care. Susan was born June 22, 1952, in Duluth. She was the youngest daughter of the late Woodrow (Dick) Purdom and Lou Ellen…
Read MoreJUSTIN DAVID CHANCEY
Justin David Chancey, 42, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family and under the comfort of Georgia Hospice Care. Justin was born and raised in Baxley, where he spent his life. He loved sports, tinkering with electronics, and spending time with his…
Read MoreJOHNNIE RAY COPELAND
Johnnie Ray Copeland, 88, of Baxley passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Copeland was born August 30, 1937 in Appling County to the late Lawrence Copeland and the late Fanny Marie Hendricks Copeland. He was the last surviving attendant of Red Oak School and proudly served his country as a veteran…
Read MoreDIANE S. CARTER
Mrs. Diane S. Carter, 80, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Appling Nursing & Rehab Pavilion, after an extended illness. Diane was born in Lakeland, Florida, and later moved to Appling County, where she has lived for the past 47 years. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Diane was a seamstress…
Read MoreGENELLA HEWETT BAXLEY
Mrs. Genella Hewett Baxley, 88, born on September 2, 1937, passed away peacefully at the Appling County Pavilion, under the care of Comfort Care Hospice, after an extended illness. She was a native and long-time resident of Jeff Davis County. Genella was a retired seamstress, a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. She loved…
Read MoreSHIRLEY ANN MELTON
Shirley Ann Melton, 87, of Lakeland, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Comer, to the late Walter Ralph Tucker and Gladys Edith (Black) Tucker. Mrs. Melton was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church. She devoted many years of service as a secretary…
Read MoreJUDY EASON MANN
Judy Eason Mann, 85, of Jesup, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. The Wayne County native and former resident of Surrency had lived most of her life in Jesup and was a member of Jesup First Freewill Baptist Church. Judy was a retired paraprofessional with the…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 1-28-2026
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF APPLING IN RE: WANDA A. AMMONS, DECEASED All creditors of the Estate of Wanda A. Ammons, deceased, late of Appling County, 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 me. This…
Read MoreDarrell Holcomb honored for 33 years
Appling County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Darrell Holcomb was honored by friends, family and co-workers on Tuesday evening, January 20, at the Appling EMA building located on MLK Drive, with a retirement meal. Holcomb has served this community as a volunteer, employee, and director at the agency for more than 33 years. Holcomb and…
Read MoreMYRTLE LOU BLANTON
Myrtle Lou Blanton, 93, of Surrency passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Blanton was born December 20, 1932 in Surrency to the late Wille Clifford Mann and the late Alma Reddish Mann. She was a faithful member of Surrency Free Will Baptist Church and…
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