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Charlie Raymond Wheeler
Mr. Charlie “Raymond” Wheeler, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2026. Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Vietnam War veteran. He was a member of Redeemers Worship Center and married Patsy Wheeler for 55 years. He was a kindhearted man to friends and family. Raymond never missed a chance to talk to…
Read MoreAnnie Nell Vann
Annie Nell Vann was born to the late Lester Vann, Sr. and Berthola Vann on September 5, 1955. She graduated from Appling County School. Annie Nell Vann was a faithful and dedicated member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she served as the Adult and Youth Sunday School Teacher. She also loved to sing in the…
Read MoreJIMMY MAURICE SIMMONS
Jimmy Maurice Simmons, 85, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Appling Healthcare System while under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Maurice was born in Appling County on September 25, 1940, to the late Joe and Jimmie Lou Simmons. He retired from Southern Company as Superintendent of Administration at Edwin I. Hatch…
Read MoreDONALD RAY “DONNIE” SMITH
Donald Ray “Donnie” Smith, 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Smith was born October 22, 1950 in Alma to the late Clifford Lamar “C. L.” Smith and the late Alma Laverne Yawn Smith. He was a member of Baxley Church of God. He…
Read MoreAppling Grays Camp 918 donates toys
Appling Grays Camp 918 Sons of Confederate Veterans collected toys for the Sheriff’s Adopt-a-Family program. They delivered over 150 toys to the Sheriff’s office to be distributed to needy families in Appling County. Pictured left to right: Sheriff Mark Melton, Camp CDR Charlie Poarch, and Camp Adjutant Ronnie Crummey.
Read MorePFGC members judge pumpkins
Altamaha Elementary Students participated in a Pumpkin Decorating Contest in October to celebrate the season! Each student showed great imagination with their creations. Three members of the Pine Forest Garden Club had the difficult job of judging the pumpkins! They actually judge every pumpkin. There is a first place, second place, and third place in…
Read MoreAppling Junction draws large crowd
The Appling County Choral Department and the Choral Boosters hosted a night of music, dancing, and corny jokes at the annual Appling Junction on the evening of Friday, October 3, at the ACHS Fine Arts Center. The one-night-only event drew a significant crowd, testing the capacity of the ACHS Fine Arts Center. Directors for…
Read More2025 Homecoming Parade
Appling Grays Camp welcomes new members
Appling Grays Camp 918 Sons of Confederate Veterans welcomed four new members at their last monthly meeting. Membership is open to any male descendant of a Confederate ancestor who served honorable. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at B&F Restaurant at 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreJuly Garden of the Month
The Pine Forest Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for July is the home of Machelle and Ted Johnson and their daughter Ashley Johnson located at 1574 Craven Rd. in Baxley. The Garden of the Month committee goes out looking for beautifully maintained gardens from March to December. In October, the club chooses a business…
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