All Obituaries

Orville Herndon, age 84, of Baxley, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Herndon was born September 10, 1936 in Baxley to the late Ellie Lee Herndon and the late Vera Baxley Herndon. Before retiring, he was an electrician and was employed with Southern Company at Plant Hatch, and he was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Herndon was a deacon and member of Harmony Baptist Church and an avid golfer and golf instructor. In addition to...

Deloris Sellers, age 90, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Sellers was born April 9, 1931 in Kibbee, GA to the late Albert Edward McDonald and the late Lillie Bell Calhoun McDonald. She was a homemaker and a member of Hayfield Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Carlos Sellers of Phenix City, AL; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna & Keith Ayers of Mobile, AL and Delainia & Erik...

Larry Wendell Boatright, 79, of Baxley passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 27, 2021 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida with his devoted sweetheart, Lois Sutton, and faithful niece, Kim Crummey Lett by his side. Mr. Boatright was born on June 25, 1941 in Appling County to the late Doy Millard Boatright and the late Lillie Mae Cauley Watson Boatright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose White Boatright; sisters, Valera Watson Plemmons and Hilda Boatright...

Larry Dewayne Spell, age 59, of Wayne County died Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Appling County native had lived most of his life in Wayne County, Georgia.  Larry worked at Georgia State Prison in Reidsville before transferring to the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Jesup from which he retired.  Larry served in the U.S. Army which included a tour in Germany. Larry was well liked by his...

Charles Edwin Crummey, age 91, of Baxley, GA died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, April 24, 2021, at the residence of his daughter Janet McVey, under the care of his daughters and GHC Hospice.   Mr. Crummey was born December 28, 1929 in Baxley, GA to the late Zella Crosby Crummey and the late Cephas T. Crummey. Before retiring he served a short time in the US Air Force and was a brick mason by trade. Mr. Crummey began his ministry at Philippi Baptist Church in Baxley....

Lisa Jane Yawn, age 57, of Surrency died Friday, April 23, 2021 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Lisa was born November 12, 1963 in Baxley to the late George Clinton Yawn and the late Georgia Mae Carter Yawn. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Eudine Varnadore, Thelma Herndon, Janie Deen, and Monty Harrell; and her brothers, Wilburt Yawn, Roy Yawn, Wilton Yawn, Danny Yawn, Hank Yawn, and Wayne Yawn. Survivors...

SGM (Ret.) Alvin D. (Pete) Lynn, 73, a resident of Midway, Georgia died April 21, 2021 after a brief illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Pete was born August 18, 1947 in Brunswick, Georgia to Eddie L. Lynn and Mandy Faircloth. He married Deroma A. Latham, May 11, 1968 in Brunswick, Georgia. He served his country in the United States Army for 23 years. He is a Vietnam Veteran and was stationed in Korea, Germany, and in various places throughout the continental...

Jason Norris, age 40, of Baxley died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Mr. Norris was born February 6, 1981 in Waycross. He was a Senior IT Communications Tech at Southern Company and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Norris was a member of First Baptist Church of Baxley. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack & Lady Thompson and his paternal grandparents, Emory & Ruby Norris. Survivors include his parents, Jerry &...

Dinah Shore (Patterson) Smith, age 78, of Baxley died Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and sister. Mrs. Smith was born February 9, 1943 in Seville, Florida to the late Leo James Patterson, Sr. and the late Sally Miles Patterson. Before retiring, she was a sales associate at BC Moore’s. She was a member of Big Oaks Church of God. Mrs. Smith was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister,...

Lamar Hutto, age 58, of Baxley died, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Hutto was born January 31, 1963 in Appling County to the late Ivey “Buster” Hutto and the late Merlene Elizabeth Barber Hutto. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church and was the Warranty Administrator at Woody Folsom Ford.  Mr. Hutto was a loving husband, father and papa. He was dedicated to his job and he loved life.  He was preceded in death by his sisters,...

Jo Lene Horne, age 76, of Baxley passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Horne was born August 21, 1944 in Appling County to the late Willie Addison Horne and the late Essie Williams Horne.  She was a member of Christ Community Church and was retired from the Federal Judicial System.  She volunteered at the Appling County Food Bank and Ladies Auxiliary at Appling Healthcare System.  Ms. Horne was a member of the Society of former FBI Women, Phi Beta...

Eugene Talmadge Rentz, age 87, of Baxley, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence under the care of GHC Hospice surrounded by his family. Mr. Rentz was born October 27, 1933 in Appling County to the late Coy Rentz and the late Averille Darsey Rentz.  He was a member of Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and attended Harmony Baptist Church.  He was a Farmer and was preceded in death by a son, Tim Rentz.   Survivors include his wife of nearly 70 years, Betty Hall Rentz of...

Larry Kersey, age 66, of Crosby, Texas died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Houston University Baytown. Mr. Kersey was born December 27, 1954 in Appling County to the late Robert Fulton Kersey and the late Dennie Shipes Kersey. He was an electrician and worked as a General Field Superintendent with Zachry Group. He attended Carter’s Chapel Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Jonetta Kersey of Crosby, TX; daughters & son-in-law, Shannon & Brack Lastinger of Jesup and Ashley...

Gregory Kauger, age 55, of Waycross passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. Mr. Kauger was born March 8, 1966 in Bacon County to Donnie Albert Kauger and the late Leasel Fortner Sellers. He was a former business owner and a district manager for Goodwill. Survivors include his father, Donnie Kauger of Morrison, Colorado; sister, Leah Young of Waycross; brother, Darrel Kauger of Virginia; nephews, Shain Johnson, Austin Johnson, and Ian Young; niece, Grace...

Russell Joseph Crosby, age 72, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Crosby was born June 6, 1948 in Baxley to the late Joseph Leon Crosby and the late Marcell Hampton Crosby. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired CPA and former owner of Crosby Tax Service. Mr. Crosby also served as the chairman of the Appling County Commissioners and was the first president of the Baxley Kiwanis Club. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and...