Area Obituaries

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,…

  Jenean Crosby Twiggs, 90, of Baxley passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. A lifelong resident of Appling County, Jenean was a proud graduate of Baxley High School and dedicated her life to education, family, and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos Fentris Crosby and Beatrice…

Mr. Vincent “Edward” Boatright, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Lyons, after an extended illness. He was born in Alma, and had lived in Baxley, for the past 25 years. Mr. Edward was employed as a cleaner at Milliken before his retirement. He was a member…

Bobby Overstreet, 68 of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Overstreet was born November 23, 1956, in Appling County to the late Evans Overstreet, Sr. and the late Cleo Jewell Yawn Overstreet.  He was a retired contractor with Local 256.  Bobby enjoyed hunting and watching old TV shows, especially the…

Donald Weston Sears, 80, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Don was born October 27, 1944, in Warren, Ohio, to Kenneth Berdell Sears and Harriet Sloan Sears.  Don grew up in Tavares, Florida, graduating with the Class of 1962 from Tavares High School.  He then joined the…

  Janie Beecher Carter, age 91, of Baxley passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Lakeview Retirement Center under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Mrs. Carter was born December 5, 1933, in Appling County to the late Ollie Beecher and the late Jessie Mae Wedincamp Beecher.  She was a teacher and retired from…

Gregory received his K-12 education through the Appling County School System and graduated in 1973. His education did not stop there. Gregory moved to Atlanta, GA, and graduated in 1976 from Atlanta Technical College with a Diploma in Electrical Systems Technology and began his career as an electrician. He later received a Degree in Evangelism from the Milton Solomon Bennett…

Mr. Joseph Henry Walker, 60, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Lumber City, GA., and had lived in Baxley for most of his life. Mr. Joseph was employed as a salesman for Frito-Lay before he retired. He was very active in…