All Obituaries

Johnie E. “J. E.” Thornton, age 77, of Baxley died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. Mr. Thornton was born February 13, 1943 to the late James Leroy Thornton and the late Myrtle Copeland Thornton. He was a farmer and attended Consolation Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Anthony E. “Tony” Thornton of Jesup; brothers, Ben Thornton and Roger Thornton both of Jesup and Henry Thornton of Yulee, FL; and special friend Nova Deen...

Edwina  Lamb Jones Steverson, age 55, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Mary’s. Mrs. Steverson was born September 20, 1965 in Jesup to the late Alton “Al” Lamb and the late Hazel Coursey Lamb. She was a beloved and devoted nurse, having worked at Appling Healthcare System, Memorial Medical Center, Meadows Regional Medical Center, and Canoochee EMC during her 25 year career. Mrs. Steverson was a member of Zion Missionary...

Mattie Emma Whitlock Hilton earned her angel wings a long time ago, but at the age of 99 she finally collected them. On January 18, surrounded by her family’s love she left this world to join the big Canasta game in the sky.  Mattie was born on January 10, 1922 to Charles and Lila Whitlock in Edgefield, South Carolina. After graduating from high school at the age of 16, Mattie moved to Rome, GA to attend Berry College with her sister Anna. She earned a degree in Home Economics with...

Phyllis Cain Williams, age 81, of Baxley passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. Williams was born July 6, 1939 in Appling County to the late George Washington Cain and the late Sarah Chappell Cain.  She was a retired caretaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Williams, granddaughter, Nikki Orvin, great grandchildren, Samantha and Caitlyn Orvin, brothers, Jack Cain, George L. Cain, Randall Cain and Mickey Rentz. Survivors include her...

Nellie Courson Yawn, age 77, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia.   Mrs. Yawn was born in Appling County to the late Elisha “Lit” Courson and the late Eula Hayes Courson.  She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church where she served in the United Methodist Women, Senior Adult Sunday School Class, and church choir. She was also a member of the Georgia Power Ambassadors.  Mrs. Yawn was an excellent homemaker, loving...

Dale Davis, age 66, of Baxley died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Davis was born October 5, 1954 to the late Elvin Lawson Davis and the late Mary Emma Carter Davis.  He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and was an Iron Worker with Local Union 709.  Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his brothers, E. J. Davis, Donald Davis and Ronald Davis. Survivors include his special companion, Evelyn Pfau of Baxley; step daughter, Kim Pfau & her...

Georgia Maria Branch, age 66, of Baxley died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Pavilion under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Ms. Branch was born December 31, 1954 in Baxley to the late Kenneth Wilson Mock and the late Jacquelyn Carter Mock. Before retirement, she was an LPN at Appling Healthcare and Appling Family Pediatric. She was also a member of Woodman of the World and Ladies Auxiliary of VFW. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie & Thomas Russell of Rincon...

Garry Mullis, age 63, of Baxley died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma. Mr. Mullis was born August 11, 1957 in Bacon County to the late Richard Clayton Mullis and the late Lula Mae Nail Mullis.  He was a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church and was a Security Officer for Southern Nuclear at Plant Hatch.  Mr. Mullis was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Mullis and Larry Nail. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Faye Jones Mullis of Baxley; a son...

Winnifred Gray Phillips, age 90, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.   Mrs. Phillips was born April 3, 1930 in Appling County to the late Mark Isaac Gray and the late Margie Mae Presley Gray.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Baxley where she attended the Trinity Sunday School Class and was a member of the Wesleyan Circle of the United Methodist Women.   In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips...

Diana Smith Highsmith, age 78, of Baxley passed away at home Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Mrs. Highsmith was born July 16, 1942 in Atlanta to the late William Spencer Smith and the late Dorothy Lassiter Smith. She was a retired teacher having worked in the Decatur City School System and as a substitute in the Appling County School System for many years.  She was a member of Baxley First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Highsmith earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Emory University in History...