Area Obituaries

Mary Louise Rozar Phipps, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Community Hospice, St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Louise was born June 11, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Roy Lamar Rozar, Sr. and Juanita Lynn Rozar of Baxley.  As a young adult, Louise lived near Beaver…

Tommy Ray Smith, 75, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at his residence. He was a native of Bacon County, born December 15, 1950, to the late Jack Smith and Chloe Henriott Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Smith; paternal grandparents, Julian and Kate Smith;…

Virginia Isom, a dearly loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 10, at the age of 86. Born on July 9, 1940, in Uvalda, to the late Franke and Mattie Somerset. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, hard work, and meaningful friendships. Her love and care for others…

Paul Jerome Sapp, Jr., 49, of Baxley passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Appling Healthcare. Paul was born on October 4, 1976 to the late Paul Jerome Sapp Sr. and the late Madeline Lightsey Sapp.  He worked as a mechanic for Woody Folsom Ford and David Auto Sales. He was a member of…

Latrelle Dyal Yawn, 83, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mrs. Yawn was born on February 26, 1943 in Appling County to the late Robert Dyal and the Late Edna Prescott Dyal. She worked for many years as a secretary for Gibson McDonald…

Jack Troy Shuman, 74, of Baxley passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Mr. Shuman was born on September 20, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana while his father attended Lincoln Chiropractic College.  He moved to Baxley at the age of one…

David Randall “Randy” Glisson, Sr., 76, of Baxley passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Appling Healthcare. Mr. Glisson was born on September 7, 1950 in Savannah to the late Theodore Frank Glisson and the late Homer Lee Collins Glisson. A patriot at heart, Mr. Glisson honorably served his country as a veteran of…

April 9, 1947 – October 2, 2026 Anderson-Newman Funeral Homes, Kennedy-Hooks Chapel of Metter, GA announces the passing of David Marrion Hinely, age 79, of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Hinely was the son of the late Earl and Christine Dubose Hinely and was a native of Savannah, GA. He was a resident of Appling County in…

William Alfred “Bill” Bowers, Jr., 79, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Savannah. Born August 5, 1947, in St. Augustine, Florida, to William Alfred Bowers, Sr. and Lora Elizabeth Tuten Bowers, Bill returned with his family to Baxley, as a young child. He was raised and educated in Appling County and graduated from Appling…