Area Obituaries

  Edward Rowell, 81, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mr. Rowell was born September 5, 1944 in Baxley to the late W. C. Rowell and the late Gladys Hartley Rowell.  He was a man of quiet strength and steady character, known for…

Mr. Kerry Vaughn, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah. Kerry was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was self-employed in construction. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and dog parent to his beloved Sophie. Preceding him in death are his parents, William Collier…

Mrs. Gwenell Roland Gay, 80, born on June 22, 1945, of Alma, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025, after an extended illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family, and she loved to make you laugh. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Roland, Sr.,…

    Mrs. Sara Jo Thomas, 89, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Thomas was born October 27, 1936, in Jeff Davis County. She was known for her warm, outgoing spirit and the kind of friendliness that made everyone feel welcome—truly, to know her was to love…

  Tina Pearce Hendricks, 62, of Surrency passed away on November 28, 2025 at Appling Healthcare. Mrs. Hendricks was born on April 20, 1963 in Appling County to the late Gilford David Pearce and the late Joyce Carter Pearce.  She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Carl…

Mrs. Barbara Lukinovich, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Wellstar Medical Systems in Augusta, Ga. She was known as “Nana” and was a light in every room she entered. Barbara was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and the best Nana her family could ever have hoped for. She showed her love…

  Richard Thomas Nix, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Baxley. Born on November 6, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia, Richard lived a life marked by devotion to his faith and a deep love for his family. Richard was the beloved husband of Linda Pritchett Nix. Together they shared 49 years of…

  Jeffrey Lane Lovett, 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Lovett was born September 23, 1961 in Savannah, and was a member of Grace Community Church of God. He enjoyed gospel singing, was a self-taught pianist, and sang with various Southern Gospel Quartets.  He was a maintenance…

  Mr. Stephen Chad Mims, 44, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and a member of Mims Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, racing ATVs, and offshore boat racing. He also loved spending time…

  Stacy Lamar Bourquine, 48 of Baxley, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. Bro. Stacy was born January 17, 1977 to the late Hardy Franklin Bourquine and the late Edna Faye Davis Bourquine. He was employed as an electrical drafter with Southeastern System Technology. Bro. Stacy was ordained into the ministry on November 17, 2019…