Area Obituaries

  Jane Mae Henderson peacefully left us early Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, at the age of 80 after a prolonged battle with illness. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Glory Nell Rathford, and her two daughters, Flossie Mae Parrish and…

Yarp Conaway, Sr., was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was born on October 17, 1937, to the late Josh and Carrie Mae Conaway. Yarp was a hard worker who labored in pulpwood, farming, and mechanics. He retired from Hazlehurst Mills after many years of being a faithful employee. He enjoyed racing…

  Jeremy Deran Beckworth, 41, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Jeremy was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, an iron worker and welder. He was outgoing and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and fixing things. Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandfather, Tracy Beckworth; his great-grandparents, AJ and…

Roger Dale Vaughn, age 76, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Appling Healthcare Pavilion. Roger was a lifelong resident of Appling County, spending his last few years at Appling Healthcare Pavilion. Roger loved sports, playing baseball and shooting pool with his brothers and friends. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Roger is preceded…

Mrs. Eddie Pearl Porter Sharpe was born on February 17, 1944, to the late Cleveland Porter and Louise Mallard in Blakely. She received her education in the public county school of Pierce County. A devoted member of First-Born Church of the Living God. She held the position of District Mother under the leadership of Pastor…

Edward Milton Gibson, 77, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation. Ed was born on October 2, 1947, in Appling County and lived most of his adult life in Leesburg, and later moved to Albany, where he spent the remaining years. Ed participated with the adults in the special needs…

Mr. Hewey Dorsey “Drake” Drake was born on May 20, 1945, in Appling County, Baxley. He was the first of eight children born to the late Mr. Willie James Drake and Mrs. Jossie Lou Drake. At an early age, he attended First African Baptist Church in Baxley. Hewey attended the public schools in Appling County.…

Mr. John Clifford Ryles, better known to his family and friends as JC, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Ryles was born March 02, 1941, in Jeff Davis County where he was raised and lived his whole life. He met his beloved wife, Carolyn, at a candy…

  Mrs. Arnie Sue Crosby, 75, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at McRae Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1949, in Appling County to the late Herbert and Orita Thomas. Mrs. Crosby was a lifelong Appling County resident and a retired employee with Douglas and Harper. She was a member of Midway…

Ms. Barbara Ann Williams Thomas was born on March 14, 1947, to the late Frank and Tommie Williams. She was the youngest of twelve children, a bright light in a large, loving family. She departed this life on May 3, 2025, in Alma, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion. Barbara was…