VANCE YAWN
Vance Yawn, 64, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah under the care of Georgia Hospice. Vance was born May 3, 1961 in Baxley to the late Vance Joseph Yawn and the late Donnell Sellers Yawn. He was a truck driver for Triple A Cooper and was a Veteran…
Read MoreJONNIE ARCHER TESTON
Jonnie Archer Teston, 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Teston was born January 1, 1958 in Sullivan, Indiana to the late John William Archer and the late Iva Lee Laslie Archer. She was a member of Baxley Church of God and…
Read MoreDOROTHY MAE HOLCOMB
Dorothy Mae Holcomb, a beloved wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother also known as “Nana”, and sister, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice Satilla in her home on January 19, 2026 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family and the peace of God. The Wayne County native had lived most of…
Read MoreJOANN MILIKIN BEECHER
Joann Milikin Beecher, 86, of Baxley passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her home under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Beecher was born September 9, 1939 in Appling County to the late Manley B. “Bark” Milikin and the late Aline “Sister” Holland Milikin. Mrs. Beecher was a dedicated member of Spring Branch…
Read MoreSANDRA ELAINE HOLLOWAY BROBSTON
Mrs. Sandra Elaine Holloway Brobston, 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Lakeside Senior Living, in Douglas. Mrs. Brobston was born on June 19, 1943 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late William T. Abney and the late Dorothy Sutherland Holloway. She was very close to her older and younger siblings.…
Read MoreTemple of the Higher Calling named MLK Grand Marshal
Temple of the Higher Calling is a faith-based church committed to serving both the spiritual and practical needs of the community. Rooted in love, compassion, and purpose, the church seeks to uplift individuals and families by meeting people where they are and helping them grow into who God has called them to be. The church…
Read MoreDEBORAH ANN HANSON
Deborah Ann Hanson, 78, of Baxley passed away on December 27, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mrs. Hanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William T. Pendarvis and the late Shirley Natarus Pendarvis. She was a founding member of Christ Community Church, was involved…
Read MoreJAMES LAMAR “COACH” ALLEN
James Lamar “Coach” Allen, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Allen was born on May 30, 1941 in Walthourville, to the late Eulie Lee Allen and the late Blanche Boyd Allen Stewart. He came to Appling County in 1968 as a football…
Read MoreDONALD RAY “DONNIE” SMITH
Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He…
Read MorePFGC donate “Cuddle Buddies” to Sheriff’s Department
Every year at Christmas, members of the Pine Forest Garden Club collect stuffed toys to be given to the Appling County Sheriff’s Department as part of their “Cuddle Buddies” project. The stuffed animals are for deputies and police officers to share with children who need comfort that they encounter in their lines of duty.…
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