Area Obituaries

Lucille Fussell Coleman was blessed to experience 96 years of a rich and wonderful life. She was born on March 14, 1930, in Blachshear, to the late John and Addie Fussell. On Friday, May 8, she peacefully transitioned to her heavnly home. Sister Lucille was a devoted member of Surrency Grove Baptist Church, where she…

Gregory Shane Buffkin, 50, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shane was born on August 26, 1975, in Appling County. He was a skilled and competitive pool player who found joy in hunting, fishing, and planting vegetables. He also loved playing his guitar and cherished the…

Mony Robert Tomberlin, 52, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Wheeler County from an automobile accident. He was a member of Zion Church of God, loved Jesus Christ, and mentored the younger generation. Mony was a talented Carpenter for over 32 years and was to become a grandfather this coming September. Preceding him in death…

Ronald “Wendell” Collins of Ft. Pierce, FL passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Wendell was born March 3, 1936 in Appling County, Georgia, the 5th of 12 children born to William “Curtis” Collins and Velma Hopkins Collins. Wendell was preceded in death by two children, son, David and daughter, Vicki L. Greene; six brothers,…

Richard Edward Reynolds, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence. Richard was born October 18, 1958, into a military family in Salina, Kansas, and the oldest of three sons to Roy Aubrey Reynolds and Carolyn Courson Reynolds. His early years were spent moving with his family, including time in Montana and Texas, before…

Herschel Baker Franks, 89, of Rincon, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 under the care of Compassus Hospice. Mr. Franks was born on March 15, 1937, in Washington County to the late Ernest Willie Franks and the late Carrie Mae Price Franks. He retired as an electrician with 42 years of service with Union Camp.…

Betty Jean Turner, 85, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her residence. Mrs. Turner was born September 27, 1940 in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Isom Manning Aldridge and the late Rilla Barbara Crawford Aldridge.  She was a devoted member of Zoar Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. Mrs. Turner…

Belinda Sue Barfield, 63, of Savannah passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence. Belinda was born February 13, 1963 in Appling County.  She was an honor graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1980.  She was an avid reader and loved the beach and being outdoors. She was a devoted business administrator…

Laura Birteen Courson Creamer, 98 of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Creamer was born December 31, 1927 to the late Evan Courson and the late Ida Taylor Courson. She was a homemaker and cared for many children in her home. Mrs. Creamer…

Janice McMillian Connor, a woman whose life was defined by love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family, passed away peacefully and surrounded by so much love in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24, at the age of 80. Born on October 9, 1945, to Nallie Virginia Davis and Thomas Mitchell McMillan, Janice…