All Obituaries

Brenda Merida Garrison, age 78, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Garrison was born May 24, 1943 in Laurens County to the late Warren Smith and the late Lucille Fordham Smith.  She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr. Manuel M. Merida and Walter W. Garrison. Survivors include her daughters & sons in law, Patrisa & Larry Overstreet of Surrency and Michelle & Jeff Deen of Baxley; a son &...

Linda Faye King Carter, age 77, of Baxley died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Carter was born July 13, 1944 in Douglas to the late Olin Foy King and the late Evelyn Jowers King. Before retirement, she worked in the admissions office of Satilla Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Carter was a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a choir member.  Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dwain Carter of Baxley; sons and...

Janice Tyre Bush, age 77, of Bristol passed away at her home on July 10, 2021.  Mrs. Bush was born January 27, 1944 in Bristol to the late Louise Tyre and the late Ben Jasper Tyre. Before retiring, Mrs. Bush was a beautician. She was a lifetime member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist where she was a dedicated member of Piney Grove Women Active in Christ.   Mrs. Bush was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Bush, by her brother, James Tyre, by her sister, Daphine Tyre, and by...

Martha Annette Yawn Collins, age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 6 2021 at Southland Healthcare & Rehab Center in Dublin. Mrs. Collins was born July 10, 1939 in Jeff Davis County to the late Eugene H. Yawn and Sina Causey Branch. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a retired LPN. In addition to her parents and step-father Isom Branch, Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Collins, Sr.; grandson, Jacob Randall Collins; sisters, Juanita, Ivelyn, Hattie...

Shirley Mae Skinner, age 74, of Baxley passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mrs. Skinner was born April 29, 1947 in Jeff Davis County to the late C.W. Turner and the late Daisy Mae Thomas Turner and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Skinner, and a daughter, Rhonda Carter. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Skinner of Baxley; son, Kelvin Skinner of Baxley; sister, Wuanelle Froehlich of Graham;...

Juanita O’Brien London, age 78, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. London was born May 30, 1943 in Baxley to the late Albert Lee Teston and the late Ninas Underwood Teston. Before retiring, she was a cosmetologist and owner of Nita’s Magic Mirror. Survivors include her husband Garrison Lee London of Jesup; daughter, Sandi Shaffer of Clarkesville; sisters, Christine Yeomans and Merlene Gore both of Baxley; brother, Donald Teston of Baxley; and one...

Dr. Y. R. Reddy, age 82, of Baxley died Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence under the care of Regency Hospice. Dr. Reddy was born July 1, 1938 in Polavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India to the late Y. Anniah Reddy and the late Y. Lakshmamma Reddy. He received his PhD from I. I. T. in Bombay, India and Post Doctorate from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. He was the president of Reddy Buffalo Pump Inc. and a member of N.F.P.A, Hydraulic Institute, and I.E.E.E. In addition to his...

William Wendell Carter, age 78, of Baxley passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Carter was born October 8, 1942 in Baxley to the late William Henry Carter and the late Dimple Bennett Carter. Before retiring, he was a mechanic at Plant Hatch. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard and was a member of Friendship Congregational Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Carol Peacock Carter of Baxley; daughter and son-in-law,...

Vernon Carroll Williams, age 69, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born August 27, 1951 in Bacon County to the late Vernon Thomas Williams and the late Juanita Bullard Williams.  He was a member of Graham United Methodist Church, and the former owner of Golden Isles Supply Company in Graham. Survivors include his wife, Rita C. Williams of Baxley; a son & daughter-in-law, Chip & Amy Williams of Baxley; sisters and brothers-in-law,...

David B. “Davey” Carter, Jr., age 75, of Baxley died Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Carter was born April 27, 1946 in Baxley to the late David Benjamin Carter, Sr. and the late Golda Caroline White Carter.  He was retired from TFW at Fort Stewart. Mr. Carter was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and a farmer, an avid fox hunter, and fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Scottie Carter, and a great grandson, Andrew...

Catherine Rose Crawford, age 89, of Baxley, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Ms. Crawford was born December 17, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late Samuel “Buddy” Poist and the late Ethyl James Poist.  She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Jack H. (Janice) Crawford of Baxley; several nieces and nephew also survive. Arrangements are under the direction of...

Lawrence Phillip “Larry” Williams, age 69, of Baxley and formerly of Brandon, Florida did Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Mr. Williams was born September 19, 1951 in Elmhurst, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a self-employed tile contractor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Shepherd, and father, Jim Williams. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Carter Williams; children, Monica (Dustin)...

Kay Haynes Morris, age 85, of Baxley, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at South Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus. Mrs. Morris was born January 13, 1936 in Appling County to the late Jesse Ernest Haynes and the late Ivie Evelyn Jones Haynes.  She was a devoted member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, James Carroll Morris and a son, Greg Morris. She loved her family and her flowers,...

Buddy Williams, age 56, of Lyons, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Williams was born November 2, 1964 in Jesup. He was the owner of Williams Trucking Inc. and was a member of the Alee Shrine Temple, Tattnall Shrine Club, and Rising Sun Lodge #32. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father, David Earl Williams, Sr.; sister, Brenda Blanton; and nephew, Tony Cason. Survivors include his wife, Betty Williams of Lyons;...

Michael Sutton, age 51, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Sutton was born August 27, 1969 in Brunswick to the late Michael Allen “Mike” Sutton and the late Louise “Lucy” Rittenhouse Sutton. He was a Senior Radiation Protection Technician with Southern Company at Plant Hatch and a member of Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Sutton was also a graduate of Appling County High School Class of 1987. He was a...