Area Obituaries

Nelma “Naomi” Ahl Fowler, 89, moved to her heavenly home Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Naomi was born on November 15, 1935, to Barney and Elese Rentz Ahl. She was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother, sister, and “Meme”; she treasured her time with family and friends. She devoted her life to…

Ms. Deborah Lambert-Hook, 70, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence in Waycross, after an extended illness. Ms. Deborah was a native of Hazlehurst, a resident of Waycross, and a Machine Operator at Morgan’s Box Company for several years. She was a member of Bible Heritage Pentecostal Holiness Church in Waycross, a…

Mrs. Alisha Dy-Ann Waters, age 55, of Hazlehurst, passed away October 12, 2025, at her residence, and was welcomed into Heaven by her mother, Mrs. Patricia Ruth Bennett Crapps, with open arms. Mrs. Waters was born on August 18, 1970, in Bacon County. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family…

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…