Area Obituaries

  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) Birbidge Strickland on November 19, 2025. Jimmy was born at home in Brantley County, Georgia, with a Patterson address. He graduated from Patterson High School in 1957, served in the Army National Guard, and spent his career with BellSouth (formerly Southern Bell) in…

George E. Watts, 84, of Rincon passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pruitt Health in Savannah. Mr. Watts was born November 30, 1940 in Cayce, South Carolina but lived most of his life in Effingham County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Watts, Zinnie Bell Jumper Watts, and Ellemena L. Watts,…

  Timothy Michael Herndon, 2, born on November 18, 2022, to his mother, Lori Michelle Herndon, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Wayne Memorial. Timothy brought joy in every smile, wonder in every question, and love in every hug. Timothy was an energetic little boy who loved everything related to Mickey Mouse. Even…

  Ms. Tonya Eleanor Marie Whitman, 14, born on April 5, 2011, from Baxley, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2025. Tonya enjoyed working with her dad, watching TV, and listening to music. She loved movies and spending time outdoors. Tonya is preceded in death by her grandfather, George Lawton Calloway, and grandmother, Bethene Baxley.…

  Maverick Paul Carelock, infant son of Matthew Carelock and Marli McLellan of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah. In his short but meaningful time on earth, Maverick proved to be a brave, feisty fighter, meeting each day with a strength far greater…

JoAnn Presley Hunter, 88, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025 at Appling Healthcare System under the care of Comfort Care Hospice, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hunter was born May 1, 1937, in Baxley to the late Joe and Mattie Music Presley.  She was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County, graduating from Appling…

Mrs. Carol Charlotte Tucker, 72, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Appling Healthcare after an extended illness. Carol was a resident of Appling County, and she loved Jesus and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, as well as her cats and dogs. She loved working with plants…

  Hilda Carter Thomas, 90, of Jesup passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hospice of South Georgia. Mrs. Thomas was born on May 12, 1935 in Baxley to the late Gerald Foster Carter and the late Naomi Carter. She worked for many years in the restaurant industry and enjoyed playing bingo and doing arts…

  Mrs. Delane Mincey Allen, 76, of Patterson, formerly of Baxley, passed away early Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, at Harborview Pierce County Nursing Home. Born in Baxley, GA on March 22, 1949, she lived in Appling County all her life before moving to Pierce County in September of this year. Mrs. Allen was a…

Julious Alexander “Buddy” Howard, Jr., 57, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Buddy was born on May 14, 1968. He was a devoted husband and family man. He loved watching football and wrestling when he wasn’t spending his time with the true…