Area Obituaries

Mr. Gary Allen Kramer, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA, after an extended illness. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and had lived in Baxley, GA, for the past 20 years. Mr. Gary was employed as a Maintenance Worker at Appling County Pellets in Baxley, GA.…

Dr. Omer Milton McLean, 91, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Dr. McLean was born in Folkston, GA, and later moved to Baxley, Ga. He called Baxley home for 64 years and practiced dentistry in Baxley for 43 of those years. He was a member of Baxley First Church.…

Gregory Brett Morris, 46, of Baxley passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Brett was born December 9, 1978 in Appling County and was a jack of all trades; a carpenter, woodworker, and enjoyed the outdoors. Brett was employed at JAC Industrial Maintenance as a welder/craftsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Greg Morris;…

Mrs. Betty Jean Herrin, 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at St. Joseph’s /Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, after an extended illness. Mrs. Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a Seamstress for Douglas-Harper in Baxley, and a teacher. She was a member of Memorial Freewill Baptist Church, a loving…

  Mary Ann Hallman Williamson, 74, of Denton, passed away suddenly following a brief illness on September 17, 2025. Born on April 2, 1951, in Baxley, Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the area who deeply cherished her roots. She graduated from Appling County High School in 1969 and, later that year on November…

Randall Robert Thomas, 84, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Thomas was born November 1, 1940 in Appling County to the late William Frank Thomas and the late Ruby Pearl Davis Thomas.  He was a member of the Baxley Christian Fellowship and was a self-employed mason. Mr.…

Linda Carter Courson, 76, of Baxley, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Memorial Health. Mrs. Courson was born February 7, 1949, in Bacon County to the late Woodrow Carter and the late Fannie Juanita Wilson Carter. She retired from the Huddle House and loved sewing and spending time at the beach. She also enjoyed…

Baxley Funeral Home announces the passing of 62-year-old Willie (Yogi) Norris Drake of Baxley, who departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025. The family received friends at 746 Harry Street in Baxley. A viewing was held on Friday, Sept 19, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baxley Funeral Home located at…

Mr. Harry Wilson Moody, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Harry was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, a retired truck driver for DOT Foods, and an avid Cattleman. He was a member of Spring Branch Church and a loving brother, father, grandfather,…

  Brandon Dubberly, 50, of Baxley, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motocross accident. Born on May 17, 1975, in Savannah, Georgia, Brandon lived a life marked by faith, laughter, and deep devotion to his family. He was known for his radiant smile, his hilarious sense of humor,…