Area Obituaries

Janice Riner Allagood, 89, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her residence in Carbondale, CO. She was a native of Swainsboro, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Baxley, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Remus and Sallie Mae Riner; husband Jack D. Allagood and son Charles Jeffrey Allagood;…

  James Raymond Branum, 53, born on May 8, 1972, of Baxley, passed away on December 12, 2025, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Baxley who loved fishing, riding ATVs, and spending time with family and friends. James was preceded in death by his father, Chuck Branum. He is survived by…

Virginia Evans Landmon, 95, passed away peacefully at her residence in Baxley, December 11, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born in Cobb County on February 24, 1930, to the late John W. Evans and Helen Burnette Evans. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Edwin Landmon;…

  Gary Edward Yawn, Sr., 74, of Baxley, passed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.Mr. Yawn was born on September 8, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Otis Edward Yawn and the late Mildred Peacock Yawn. He was a member of Asbury Church and was an electrician with CSX Railroad.…

  Edward Rowell, 81, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mr. Rowell was born September 5, 1944 in Baxley to the late W. C. Rowell and the late Gladys Hartley Rowell.  He was a man of quiet strength and steady character, known for…

Mr. Kerry Vaughn, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah. Kerry was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was self-employed in construction. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and dog parent to his beloved Sophie. Preceding him in death are his parents, William Collier…

Mrs. Gwenell Roland Gay, 80, born on June 22, 1945, of Alma, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family, and she loved to make you laugh. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Roland, Sr.,…

    Mrs. Sara Jo Thomas, 89, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Thomas was born October 27, 1936, in Jeff Davis County. She was known for her warm, outgoing spirit and the kind of friendliness that made everyone feel welcome—truly, to know her was to love…

  Tina Pearce Hendricks, 62, of Surrency passed away on November 28, 2025 at Appling Healthcare. Mrs. Hendricks was born on April 20, 1963 in Appling County to the late Gilford David Pearce and the late Joyce Carter Pearce.  She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Carl…

Mrs. Barbara Lukinovich, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Wellstar Medical Systems in Augusta, Ga. She was known as “Nana” and was a light in every room she entered. Barbara was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and the best Nana her family could ever have hoped for. She showed her love…