All Obituaries

 John “Dorite” Simmons, age 80, of Baxley, died Thursday, November 8, 2018. Mr. Simmons was born March 13, 1938 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Edward Montrose “Monk” Simmons and the late Anna Bell Young Simmons.  He was a Pipefitter for Local Union 177 and was preceded in death by a sister, Glynn Spaulding. Survivors include his daughters & sons in law, Cindy & Tony Smith, Windee Simmons and Rhonda & Alvin Carlson all of Hortense. Six...

Euletha “Shrimp” Yawn Moody, age 98, of Baxley died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her residence in the presence of her loving family. Mrs. Moody was born July 3, 1920 in Bacon County to the late Simon Wesley Yawn and the late Elvie Cowart Yawn.  In 1940 she married Miles Moody and moved to Appling County, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Queen Ester Sunday School Class.  Mrs. Moody was a...

Tonya Jean Willoughby, age 55, of Baxley, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Ms. Willoughby was born November 8, 1962 in Alma, Georgia to the late Zula Beecher Branch and William Bill Branch of Baxley. She was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. Ms. Willoughby earned an Associate of Science Degree in Medical Technology and was a past employee of Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup and Appling General Hospital in Baxley. She...

  Eunie E. Andrews, age 81, of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Andrews was born October 27, 1937 in Royston, Georgia to the late Anderson Nathaniel Hill and the late Pearl Carlton Hill.  She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church.  Mrs. Andrews was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Lee Andrews, Sr. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law,...

Claude Ellerson Bird, Jr., age 90, of Baxley passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. Mr. Bird was born December 4, 1927 in Metter, Georgia to the late Claude Ellerson Bird, Sr. and the late Ruby Collins Bird.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as a MYF Leader, Sunday School teacher and served with the United Methodist Men.  Mr. Bird was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. He...

John “Bill” Spell, age 91, of Baxley died Friday, October 26, 2018 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Spell was born September 30, 1927 in Appling County to the late James Kazell Spell and the late Nora Magdaline Knight Spell.  He was a member of Baxley Church of God and was the former owner of Spell Bee Company.    Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Hilda Jean Spell of Baxley; four daughters & sons in law, Jeanette Tillman of Brunswick, Linda & Billy...

Bobby Shipes, age 77, of Baxley died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Shipes was born October 26, 1940 in Appling County to the late Elbert Shipes and the late Elvie Thomas Shipes. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy and worked for many years with Howard’s Custom Slaughtering and was the custodian of First Baptist Church. Mr. Shipes was also preceded in death by his twin brother Bill Shipes, brother Jimmy Shipes, sisters...

James Randall Reeves, age 71, of Baxley died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a short illness. Mr. Reeves was born November 12, 1946 in Hazlehurst to the late William Martin “W. M.” Reeves and the late Effie Mae Cain Reeves. He was retired from Bates & Associates Construction and was a veteran of the United Sates Army having served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Reeves was a member of Harvest Chapel Church where he served as a...

Austin Milikin, age 26, of 2509 Drayton Road, Vienna, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the Medical Center of Peach County. Austin was born in Americus on March 20, 1992.  He was a 2010 graduate of Fullington Academy where he participated in FFA and then earned a degree in Diversified Agriculture from ABAC in Tifton.  Austin loved the outdoors, especially duck hunting and recently became certified as a first responder and fireman.  He was also a member of the Georgia Bullhawgs...

Simon George Wooten, 94, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with his wife Betty Jean and the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, Georgia with family members by his side. Simon was born October 15, 1923 in the Zoar Community, Appling County, Georgia to the late George C. and Rebecca H. Wooten.  He was a lifelong resident of Appling County. He graduated from Baxley High School in 1942.  Simon had a...