All Obituaries

Laura Jean Treadaway Kauger, age 51, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Augusta. Mrs. Kauger was born January 26, 1972 in Candler County to Charles William Treadaway and Dorothy Mae Woods Treadaway. Laura was employed at Precision Products, where she held many titles and was the heart of many operations. Laura was a devoted and selfless wife, mother, and granny.  She loved her family with all her heart and always had a beautiful affectionate smile on her...

Beverly Diane Bohannon Bookhardt, age 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice of Vidalia. Mrs. Bookhardt was born April 8, 1957 to Hilton Bohannon and Geneva Newsome Horne. She was a retired clerk from the Jeff Davis County Tag Office and was a member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church.  Mrs. Bookhardt was preceded in death by her husbands, Brian Creamer, and John Hamilton Bookhardt. Survivors include her...

D. E. “Gene” Sparks, Jr., age 82, passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023 at Pleasantview Nursing Center in Metter. Mr. Sparks was born April 19, 1941 in Fulton County to the late Dewey Eugene Sparks, Sr. and the late Irma Louise Cardell Sparks. He was a member of Satilla Baptist Church and was also a member of the Gideons International. He was a retired Assistant Chief with the City of Atlanta Fire Department. Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan...

Janice Conner Jump, age 73, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Jump was born January 7, 1950 in Jeff Davis County to the late Hershal Johnson Conner, Sr. and the late Lula Mae Stafford Conner.  She was a devoted Licensed Practitioner Nurse and was employed by Dr. Dan B. Elrod and Jeff Davis Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed visiting the beach and mountains. Mrs. Jump loved her Lord and was committed to...

Mary Eleanor Leggett, age 91, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Appling Healthcare. Mrs. Leggett was born April 3, 1932 in Appling County to the late Elijah Courson and the late Stella Lynn Courson.  She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church and was a homemaker and hairdresser. She loved God, flowers, and gardening; she had the unique ability to make sure they were all planted in the way of the mower. Mrs. Leggett was also preceded in death by her...

Ronnie Nelson, age 82, of Baxley passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah.Mr. Nelson was born November 15, 1940 in Jeff Davis County. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and the Sr. Men’s Sunday School Class.  He was a Sergeant in the Georgia National Guard and was the former owner of Baxley Electric Motor Works. After retirement, he worked for about 15 years at Stan’s Pharmacy where he delivered medicine and was called the “drug man” by many of...

                                                              Betty Jean Eason Langer, age 91, of Hollywood, Florida, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. Betty was the daughter of Lois and Julia Eason and granddaughter of George and Lizzie Eason. She was born October 15,1931 in Surrency, Georgia. She graduated from...

Randall Branch, age 78, of Baxley, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia. Mr. Branch was born June 18, 1945 in Appling County and was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church.  He served full-time active duty in the Georgia Army National Guard for 38 years and retired as Master Sergeant. Mr. Branch was the former owner & operator of Poole & Branch Garage, a heavy equipment operator and was a past member of the Baxley Lions Club and Baxley...

Larry Allen Britt, age 76, of Baxley went to his Heavenly home Monday, September 11, 2023 at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia. Mr. Britt was born November 19, 1946 in Appling County to the late Clinton Britt and the late Edith Kennedy Britt.  He was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and a member of the Holmesville Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Britt was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a retired Sears Merchant and was a Manitowoc Ice Machine salesman and serviceman....

Doris Edward Spell Jr., age 68, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross. Edward was born March 1, 1955 in Appling County to the late Dorris Edward Spell Sr., and the late Myrtle Lee Spaulding Spell. He was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God and was veteran of The United States Army, having served in the Vietnam Era. He was a retired Correctional Counselor at the Federal Bureau of Prisons - FCI of Jesup. Edward was a true patriot, he...

Roy Nail, age 82, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup. Mr. Nail was born December 2, 1940 in Appling County to the late Ildon Nail and the late Ruthie Carter Nail.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a retired truck driver with Bax Steel Building. He loved listening to gospel music and preaching on his radio and enjoyed fishing. Mr. Nail was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Ruth Nail, and a son, Leroy...

Jerry D. Turner, age 75, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Memorial Health Meadows under the care of Community Hospice in Vidalia.Mr. Turner was born June 16, 1948 in Bacon County to the late D. E. “Jack” Turner and the late Helen Laverne Whitley Jackson. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a retired truck driver. Mr. Turner was veteran of the United States Marines, having served in Vietnam. He was a decorated Marine and was the recipient of the Purple Heart....

Zainab Tiffany Bijani Sellers, age 41, of Baxley went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. “Z” was born April 20, 1982 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a member of Baxley Church of God and was a homemaker. “Z” was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Zainab Banu Bijani & Rajab Bijani; and maternal grandfather, Marion Lee Pace. Survivors include her husband, Derek Sellers of Baxley; children, Ethan Sellers,...

Jerry Tracy Britt, age 67, of Jesup and formerly of Baxley, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Candler Hospital of Savannah. Mr. Britt was born August 17, 1956 in Appling County to the late Cecil Thomas Britt and Opal Loretta (Smith) Britt. Jerry was a member of the Baxley Church of God and was an incredibly loving and remarkable man.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Eursly Britt and his brother Carl Britt. Survivors include his sisters, Jo Scott of Cleveland, TN and...

Jeffrey Lane Ellis, age 70, of Hazlehurst passed away after a sudden illness, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Ellis was born February 18, 1953 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Bill Ellis and the late Connie Cyphers Ellis.  He was the owner & operator of Precision Paint & Body Center and was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.  He was an avid aviator, hunter, and fisherman. Mr. Ellis was an antique automotive...