Area Obituaries

Mr. Adam Moore, 59, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Lumber City Care Center, following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Baxley, a diesel mechanic for many years, and a veteran who served in the United States Army. Adam loved helping everyone and was a Baptist by faith. He…

Lisa Maria Yawn, 54, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Yawn was born on October 10, 1971 in Jeff Davis County. She was a loyal devoted wife, who was all about her family, especially her kids and grandchildren. Mrs. Yawn was a homemaker who loved to cook, clean and…

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Reddish was a devoted wife, mother, and servant of God whose life reflected love, faith, and perseverance. She was born on August 9, 1952, in Miami, Florida, to the late Daisy Mae Williams and George Wesley Williams. A proud graduate of Bacon County High School, Class of 1969, she later earned her…

Elton C. Carter, 89, of Baxley, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 9, 1935, in Baxley, Elton was the son of Ruby Beasley. He spent his entire life in Appling County, where he was a devoted farmer and proud steward of the land.…

Betty Sue Herndon Daniel, 92, of Surrency passed away very peacefully early Friday morning, October 10, 2025 holding her son Jack and best friend Glenda Ruhnau’s hands. Her eyes wide open, she went silently and very gently to be with her Lord. For several months she had been under the loving care of Altamaha Health…

Mrs. Queen E. Kitchen of Appling County, Georgia passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Savannah Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 18, 1945, to the late Melvin and Elmina Paulk. Queen was a devoted member of First Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended worship services, Sunday School, and Bible…

Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Zan Lott Cauley of Soperton were held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial was at Braddy Cemetery in Montgomery County. Reverend Owen Waters officiated. Mrs. Cauley died Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Mrs. Cauley, 69, was the daughter of the…

Maria D. Nunez, age 86, of Baxley, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Nunez was born on February 16, 1939, in Ahuijullo, Jalisco, Mexico, to the late Angel de la Mora Morfin and the late Natalia Valencia Chavez. She was a midwife by profession in Mexico and co-founder of the…

William Edward “Bill” Tomberlin, 97, of Surrency passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Tomberlin was born December 1, 1927 in Appling County to the late Charlie Tomberlin and the late Mary Morgan Tomberlin.  He was a member of the Baxley Church of God but…

Horace Marseller Wooten departed this life peacefully at his home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones whose presence brought comfort during his extended illness. He was born to the parentage of the late Reverend Levi and Beatrice Heard Wooten on May 22, 1963, in Appling County, Georgia. At an early age he joined…