All Obituaries

Carolyn Polk, age 85, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Memorial Health in Savannah. She was born October 11, 1938 in Baxley to the late Linton Lee Nail and the late Geraldine Peacock Nail. She is preceded in death by three sons, Crowell “Smokey” Nash, George “Bear” Nash, and Linton Lee Nash, and a daughter, Patricia Nash. Survivors include her son, Donnie Nash, Sr. of Baxley; daughters, Martha Christopoulo of New Ellington, SC and Debbie Hand of...

Margaret Boatright Hall, age 89, of Hazlehurst passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.Margaret was born December 23, 1934 in Alma to the late John Truitt Boatright and the late Bessie Marie Carver Boatright.  She worked as a sewing supervisor at Ero Industries and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.  She loved gardening but her greatest passion was her family and selflessly serving others. Margaret was preceded in death by her...

Melvin L. “Reb” Mabry, age 83, of Baxley passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Appling Healthcare. Mr. Mabry was born December 2, 1940 in Norwood, North Carolina to the late Glenn C. Mabry and the late Ethel Lowder Mabry.  He was a retired Command Master Chief with the United States Navy where he served 30 years and two tours in the Vietnam War.  Since retirement he has worked in construction for J.M. Miles Construction. He was also an avid grower of blueberries and...

Mildred Olene Scott, age 81, of Baxley passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024. Mrs. Scott was born December 12, 1942 in Metter to the late Henry Fulton Forehand and the late Verginia Creech. Survivors include her husband, Timothy Scott of Baxley; daughters, Tracy (Chris) Medlin of Baxley, Tammy Niedlinger of Monroe, NC and Trena Mock of Warsaw, NC; son, Randall “Bubba” Mock of Baxley. Six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survived. A Memorial Service will be held...

Stella Louise Newham Teston, age 84, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Pavilion. Mrs. Teston was born December 8, 1939 in Miami, FL to the late Eugene Gibson Newham and the late Annie Mae McKinney Newham.  She was a member of Satilla Free Will Baptist Church and loved to collect recipes and write her own recipe books. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian W. Teston. Survivors include her daughter, Pam Anderson (Greg) Davis of Hazlehurst; sons, Gene (Lisa)...

Joseph Elmer Hopwood, age 69, of Baxley passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Mr. Hopwood was born March 28, 1955 in Port Matilda, PA to the late William “Hoppy” Hopwood and the late Barbara Stanton Hopwood.  He was a member of Baxley Christian Center and loved his Lord and family dearly. He was an auto mechanic at Larry’s Auto Salvage, an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and loved playing the guitar. Mr. Hopwood was preceded in...

Carlos Lamar Sellers, age 81, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Columbus Hospice House. Mr. Sellers was born September 9, 1942 in Appling County and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Army where he rose to the rank of sergeant major -- the highest rank for an enlisted person -- during a career spanning 26 years, including tours of duty during the Viet Nam war.  He received many military honors, including the Soldiers...

Gene D. Wilkinson, age 88, of Marietta passed away at his residence on April 6, 2024. Mr. Wilkinson was born August 1, 1935 in Sanford, Florida to the late Judge Samuel Aaron Wilkinson and the late Ruth Ensminger Wilkinson. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a Mason.  Gene was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Marrietta and was retired from BellSouth and Cobb County. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Levonia “Lee” Wilkinson; sons, Gene David...

Evelyn Francine Shubert Jarrell passed away on April 5, 2024 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Evelyn was born on July 29, 1935 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Elbert Gordon Shubert and the late Alice Ruby Echols Shubert. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Jarrell Sr.; two sons, Robert “Bobby” Jarrell Jr., and Richard Lee Jarrell; one sister and four brothers. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Frances E. Jarrell of Baxley; two...

Maxie “Mac” Collins, age 86, of Hazlehurst went to be with his Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Collins was born February 8, 1938 in Appling County and has lived in Jeff Davis County since 1960. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1956 and retired from Hazlehurst Mills in 2000. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and attended the Agape Sunday School Class. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis & Velma...