Area Obituaries

Yancey Lee Carter, 62, of Baxley passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his residence. Yancey was born on December 1, 1963, in Appling County and worked for Lee’s Pest Control. He had a passion for world history and horror movies. He also appreciated life’s simple pleasures, including searching for arrowheads, listening to music, such…

Wilbur Lee “Coot” Sellers, 91, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at the Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Sellers was born on April 3, 1935 in Jeff Davis County to the late George Ernest Sellers and the late Edna Cain Sellers. He was a farmer and member of Altamaha…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Merita Beckworth Oswald, who passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on January 8, 1949, in Baxley, Merita was one of 13 children born to…

Mrs. Judy Harris passed away peacefully on July 25, surrounded by the love of her family at the Appling County Pavilion. Judy was one of the sweetest, kindest souls anyone could ever know. She had a heart devoted to caring for others and spent her life putting the needs of her family before her own.…

1934 – 2026 It is with sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the loss of Fey Carter Hardy 92, who passed away on July 4, 2026, in Augusta. Born on July 2, 1934, in Surrency, Fey was the only daughter of Langford Carter and Bessie Kennedy Carter both of whom preceded…

Christopher Michael Peck, 50, was welcomed into his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born on May 30, 1976, in Zeeland, Michigan. His family later moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he grew up. In 2001, he moved to Baxley, Georgia, where he worked as a beekeeper at Spell Bee Company, currently known…

Larry R. “Frog” Williams, 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Appling Healthcare. Larry was born April 10, 1958 in Appling County to the late Claude “Buck” Williams, Jr. and the late Mary Graham Williams. He was a farmer and member of Red Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Jamie (Cindy)…

James Elmer Varnadore, 89, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2026. Born on March 22, 1937, to William Henry Varnadore and Etta Mae Cain Varnadore, Elmer lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service. A faithful servant of Christ, he was ordained into the ministry on January 17, 1965, and faithfully…

Jason Randall Gruber, 52, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at Bacon County Hospital. Jason was born on October 30, 1973, in Appling County. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before building a career as a skilled welder, fabricator, and machinist. Blessed with a God-given talent for welding,…

Steven Wilton Spell, 52, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at his residence. Steven was born on December 11, 1973 in Appling County to the late Wilton Spell and the late Gerri Revels Spell. He was a member of Big Oaks Church of God and a machinist and electrician. Steven was an avid…