Area Obituaries

  Richard Thomas Nix, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Baxley. Born on November 6, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia, Richard lived a life marked by devotion to his faith and a deep love for his family. Richard was the beloved husband of Linda Pritchett Nix. Together they shared 49 years of…

  Jeffrey Lane Lovett, 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Lovett was born September 23, 1961 in Savannah, and was a member of Grace Community Church of God. He enjoyed gospel singing, was a self-taught pianist, and sang with various Southern Gospel Quartets.  He was a maintenance…

  Mr. Stephen Chad Mims, 44, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and a member of Mims Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, racing ATVs, and offshore boat racing. He also loved spending time…

  Stacy Lamar Bourquine, 48 of Baxley, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Bro. Stacy was born January 17, 1977 to the late Hardy Franklin Bourquine and the late Edna Faye Davis Bourquine. He was employed as an electrical drafter with Southeastern System Technology. Bro. Stacy was ordained into the ministry on November 17, 2019…

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Birbidge Strickland on November 19, 2025. Jimmy was born at home in Brantley County, Georgia, with a Patterson address. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1957, served in the Army National Guard, and spent his career with BellSouth (formerly Southern Bell) in…

George E. Watts, 84, of Rincon passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pruitt Health in Savannah. Mr. Watts was born November 30, 1940 in Cayce, South Carolina but lived most of his life in Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Watts, Zinnie Bell Jumper Watts, and Ellemena L. Watts,…

  Timothy Michael Herndon, 2, born on November 18, 2022, to his mother, Lori Michelle Herndon, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Wayne Memorial. Timothy brought joy in every smile, wonder in every question, and love in every hug. Timothy was an energetic little boy who loved everything related to Mickey Mouse. Even…

  Ms. Tonya Eleanor Marie Whitman, 14, born on April 5, 2011, from Baxley, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2025. Tonya enjoyed working with her dad, watching TV, and listening to music. She loved movies and spending time outdoors. Tonya is preceded in death by her grandfather, George Lawton Calloway, and grandmother, Bethene Baxley.…

  Maverick Paul Carelock, infant son of Matthew Carelock and Marli McLellan of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah. In his short but meaningful time on earth, Maverick proved to be a brave, feisty fighter, meeting each day with a strength far greater…

JoAnn Presley Hunter, 88, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Appling Healthcare System under the care of Comfort Care Hospice, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hunter was born May 1, 1937, in Baxley to the late Joe and Mattie Music Presley.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, graduating from Appling…