All Obituaries

Dwight D. Johnson, age 71, of Baxley passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Mr. Johnson was born December 20, 1948 in Bacon County to the late Willie Jackson Johnson and the late Inez Maggie Crosby Johnson. He was a mechanic with the Appling County Bus Shop before owning and operating Johnson Transmission. Mr. Johnson was also a farmer and a member of Miles Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Sharon Kay Foster, age 52, of Baxley, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born February 2, 1967 and was a lifelong resident of Appling County. She was  preceded in death by her husband Gene “Buddy” Foster, her mother, Cheryl Godfrey Miles and her sister Debbie Harrell. She was employed by Miles Tractor Company. Survivors include her daughters and sons in law, Diane & Cole Yawn of Hazlehurst and Amanda & Ryan Quinn of Baxley;...

Adrian Boyd Arnaud, age 55, of Baxley passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his residence under the care of Georgia Hospice Care. Mr. Arnaud was born October 25, 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Adrian Warren Arnaud and the late Avy May Harrell Andrews.  He was employed by Daybreak Industrial and was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Gillyard. Survivors include his son & daughter in law, Adrian Chris & Jenica Arnaud of Baxley; sister & brother in law,...

Eteen “Dump” Metts Herndon, age 82, of Bristol, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Herndon was born October 11, 1937 in Bacon County to the late Homer Metts and the late Lessie Boatright Metts. She was a member of Baxley Church of God and a retired seamstress with Bailey Boys. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Herndon was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Herndon, a son, Glenvis Dale Herndon, brothers, Eugene Metts,...

Robbie Lou Norris Wood, age 71, of Baxley died Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Pruitt Health in Savannah. Ms. Wood was born January 23, 1948 in Coffee County to the late Robert William “R. W.” Norris and the late Carolyn Louise Hester Norris. She was a cosmetologist prior to becoming a security guard for St. Joseph/Candler Health System. In addition to her parents, Ms. Wood was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Norris. Survivors include her brother, Mike Norris of Baxley;...

Dave Aaron Hutchinson of Hiawassee, GA died on Friday, December 27th at the age of 71.  Dave was born December 6, 1948 in Baxley, GA to Lanis and Murle Hutchinson. Growing up in Appling County, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Dianne Stone Hutchinson. Together they raised four daughters, Samantha Hutchinson, Cassandra (Steve) Davis, Lamanda (Abraham) Dhirar, and Surelle (Doug) Jones. Dave was an accomplished Electrician and Business owner. His...

J. L. Gay, age 83, of Baxley passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst. Mr. Gay was born May 17, 1936 in Appling County to the late Dan Gay and the late Matilda Davis Gay.  He was a faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church where he played the guitar for the choir and was also a former member of The Apostles.  Mr. Gay was co-owner of Linda’s Carpet Gallery and was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gay. Survivors include his son &...

  Rodney Murphy, age 64, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Murphy was born December 10, 1955 in Wayne County to the late Lebron Murphy and the late Helen Patton Murphy. He was a truck driver for Atlantic Coast Carrier. In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by two brothers, J.C. Murphy and Carl Murphy and a sister, Sharon Creamer. Survivors include his wife, Melba Jean Murphy of Baxley; a daughter & son in law, Alisha...

  Ettie Juanell “Nell” Bland Summerall, age 95, of Baxley died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at her residence under the care of GHC Hospice. Mrs. Summerall was born November 9, 1924 in Appling County to the late Walter Bland and the late Ettie Waters Bland.  She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Summerall was named Miss Appling County in the early 40s. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Summerall was preceded in death by her...

  Wanda Gay Oxendine, age 81, of Baxley passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. Mrs. Oxendine was born July 8, 1938 in Appling County to the late John Carter and the late Mary Johnson Carter.  She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church.  Mrs. Oxendine was an avid deer hunter and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Oxendine was preceded in death by her husband, Lanier David “Kat” Oxendine, and sisters, Eulee Nelson, Toye Courson and Wesh...