Area Obituaries

Tammy Branch Youmans, 56, of Baxley passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Tammy was born on October 11, 1969 in Jeff Davis County and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jerry Dean Lawrence Simmons. Tammy had a great love for her pets but her greatest love in life was her…

We are saddened to announce the death of Mr. Kenneth Gary Gilbert, 79, who passed away on 4 July 2026 at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion. Kenneth was born on July 22, 1946, in LaGrange, Georgia, to John William and Mildred Runels Gilbert. Kenneth’s family moved to Baxley when he was 14, after his…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of James ‘Rodney’ Tillman, 71, of Brunswick. Rodney was born in Baxley and moved to Glynn County in 2000. He loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald…

Richard Eddie Harris was born on February 21, 1944, in Polk County, Florida, to Rebecca Harris Arthur and John Harris, Jr. He grew up to graduate from high school in Miami, Florida, and went on to build a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family. A master of his crafts, Richard…

Lela Hunter Williams, 73, of Brunswick passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Southeast Georgia Health System. Lela was born January 8, 1953 in Bacon County to the late William Henry “Doc” Hunter and the late Inez Carter Hunter. She was a lifetime member of Midway Baptist Church. Lela was a…

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Herrington of Appling County passed away May 23, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born in Hazlehurst on August 19, 1947, to Barney and Emma Cain. Jackie grew up on a farm in the Zoar Community of Appling County, where she was surrounded by love in a home filled with seven sisters…

Herman Benjamin Spell, 80, of Baxley, ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 1, 2026.  The Wayne County native attended New Life Church in Jesup and was a retired draftsman with Miles Construction. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, carpentry and refinishing many projects. Herman was predeceased by several siblings, Clara Yarbrough,…

Kenneth Damien Richards, 16 of Lumber City passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his residence. Damien was born March 30, 2010 in Baxley. He loved any type of fishing, especially bass fishing, 4-wheeler riding, hunting, boating, and dirt bike riding. He was a member at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Damien was preceded in death by…

Angela “Gail” Jones-Thomas departed this life on May 30, 2026, to rest from her labor and dwell in the arms of God. Angela was born on August 22, 1958, to the late K. C. Jones and Gearldine Jones in Appling County, Georgia Angela was an active member of United Faith Outreach Church in Baxley, Georgia,…

Ronald Carter Thompson, 78, of Baxley passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his residence. Ronald was born March 26, 1948 to the late Neman B. Thompson and the late Ruth Gullie Thompson in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, and served in the…