All Obituaries

Patrick H. “Pat” Brannen, age 85, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Mr. Brannen was born September 30, 1934 in Glennville to the late Elisha Brannen and the late Emma Jean Sands Brannen.  He attended First Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Brannen was a farmer and was preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin Brannen, Eugene Brannen, and a sister,...

Dan O. Tanner, age 73, of Odum passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Tanner was born September 15, 1946 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Baynard Tanner and the late Nancy Kathleen Kirkland Tanner.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jesup where he served as a Deacon. He was a retired Electrician at Jesup Rayonier and served in the Air National Guard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by a brother & sister in law, Kenneth...

Charles A. White, age 82, of Baxley passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.   Mr. White was born March 28, 1938 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Tom Dorsey White and the late Okella Johnson White. He was the former owner of C & S Buick Pontiac GMC and was a member of First Assembly of God.   In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death by his brothers, James White, Daryl White, Randy White, & Tommy White.   Survivors include...

Thetis Llevellyn “Bud” Lightsey, Sr. age 86, of Astor, Florida passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his residence.   Mr. Lightsey was born September 3, 1933 in Bristol, Georgia to the late Jennis Olen Lightsey and the late Pauline Harris Lightsey. He was a retired Plant Manager with Gilman Building Products and a member of Pierson United Methodist Church in Pierson, Florida. Mr. Lightsey was also a member of Masonic Lodge 190 in St. Mary’s, Georgia for over 50 years...

Daniel Sellers “Dan” Sharpe, Sr., age 82, of Baxley passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Sharpe was born March14, 1938 in Appling County to the late Lee Roy Sharpe and the late Bonnie Virginia Sellers Sharpe. He was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Sharpe was a Contractor and Carpenter and built many homes in Appling County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sharpe was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Dell...

Alton Lee Thornton, age 79, of Baxley passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Mr. Thornton was born September 19, 1940 to the late Evans Thornton and the late Odell Williams Thornton.  He was a retired Road Grader for the Appling County Road Department. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thornton was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Thornton, brothers, Kenny Thornton, Ronnie Thornton and sisters, Mary Francis Thornton and Faye...

James Russell “Sammy” Aspinwall, age 81, of Baxley passed away, in Sammy’s words, “of old age” on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his residence.   Mr. Aspinwall was born June 15, 1938 in Patterson to the late Oscar Aspinwall and the late Evie Winn Aspinwall. He was a retired machinist having retired from Anheuser Busch and Seaborn Railroad.   Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Shirley Miller Aspinwall of Baxley; daughter & son-in-law, Glenda...

James Edward Carter, Sr., age 91, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.   Mr. Carter was born January 3, 1929 in Appling County to the late Edward Carter and the late Elvie Griffin Carter.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Hazlehurst Mills and was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Gurley Carter.   Survivors include his...

George Eason, age 67, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Eason was born January 15, 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William Paul Eason and the late Elizabeth Boynton Eason. He was a retired peer specialist with Pineland Mental Health and member of Christ Community Church. Mr. Eason was a Civil War Historian and Reenactor.   Survivors include his wife, Martha Eason of Baxley; daughter, Amanda Lott of Rincon; son, Bryan...

  Anita M. Turner, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. Turner was born August 17, 1960 in Jeff Davis County. She was a member of Zion Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Hamilton and father & step mother, Bill & Lois McNeal. Survivors include her husband, Harold Turner of Odum; sons & daughters in law, Brian Harold & Daffney Turner, Corey Michael & Heather Turner all of Baxley and...