All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Covington, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at The Pavilion.   Mrs. Covington was born February 11, 1937 in Jeff Davis to the late Homer Virgil Herrington and the late Winnie Merle Johnson Herrington. She was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church and was a homemaker and farmer.   In addition to her parents, Mrs. Covington was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Louis Covington, Sr., sisters, Luda Herrington, Judy Herrington, Shirley Herrington and...

Dwight Wesley Youmans, age 72, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.   Mr. Youmans was born August 18, 1946 in Wayne County to the late Eugene Youmans and the late Wynell White Youmans. He was a farmer and a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.   Survivors include his wife, Brenda Youmans of Baxley; daughter, Trudy Steedley; sons, Brenden Youmans and Kevin Youmans; sister, Linda Carter; brother Ronald Youmans;...

David Lee Summerall, Jr., age 98, of Baxley died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home and birthplace. Mr. Summerall, born September 5, 1920 to the late David Lee Summerall, Sr. and the late Rebecca Kennedy Summerall, was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County.  He was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon since 1956 and was a Sunday School teacher and served in various other capacities. Mr. Summerall was a veteran of the United State Army...

  George Harold Milton, Sr., age 80, of Baxley died Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Appling Healthcare System. Mr. Milton was born August 19, 1938 in Appling County to the late Alton Vance Milton and the late Mary Frances Johnson Milton and was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.  He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Kicklighter Milton, sons, Greg Milton, Jeffery Milton, sister, Mary Jean Gardner and a brother Vance Milton. Survivors...

Willie Duane Whitley, age 69, of Baxley, entered into eternal rest January 6, 2019. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Margaret Crummey Whitley, along with R.J. and Piper. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Dyal Kenamer and Willie Austin Whitley along with niece, Kathryn Copeland Galen and nephew, Brandon Youmans. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Garry (Teresa)  Whitley of Dublin; a sister Freda Whitley of Savannah; brothers-in-law and...

Florencio Sebastian, age 40, of Baxley passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Florencio was born October 27, 1978 in Tlalchapa Guerrero, Mexico and was a Welder. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Sebastian of Baxley; daughters, Sofia Sebastian and Isabella Sebastian both of Baxley; sons Gaudencio Sebastian, Michael Sebastian, Abraham Sebastian, Jacob Sebastian and Jose Sebastian all of Baxley; father, Gaudencio Sebastian of Mexico; brothers,...

  Aleene Bowen, age 82, of Baxley passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Pavilion. She was a devoted and loving wife to Donnie for sixty years.  Together they worked hard to build a life and raise their son, Ricky.  Aleene loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  As a MeMe, she especially took great pleasure in spoiling her only grandchild, Kayla.  A member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Aleene loved her church family and found much joy from...

  Louise Scarborough, age 90, of Baxley died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Appling Healthcare System under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. Mrs. Scarborough was born September 26, 1928 in Appling County to the late William Homer Youmans, Sr. and the late Maybelle Carter Youmans.  She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scarborough was preceded in death by her husband, Judson C. Scarborough and a son, Stanley D....

  Kathy Bernadine Willard, age 59, of Baxley, died Monday, December 24, 2018 in Savannah. Miss. Willard was born August 16, 1959 in Wayne County to the late Benard Franklin Willard and the late Alma Elizabeth Crummey Willard.  She was a member of the Baxley Church of God and was an insurance broker & financial planner & was employed by Humana.   Survivors include her sister, Darlene Butler of Baxley; brother, Daniel Willard of Atlanta; special friend, Iris Thornton...

  Suzette Liggett, age 59, of Baxley died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Vidalia.  Ms. Liggett was born January 26, 1959 in Tampa, Florida to the late Bobby Gene Hayes and the late Joan Neil Hayes.  She was retired from Appling Healthcare System. Survivors include her fiance, Walt Tillman of Baxley; Son, Brandon Liggett of Reno, Nevada; two sisters, Rita Shoakes and Brenda Kennedy both of Tampa, Florida; brother, Bobby Hayes. Two...