All Obituaries

    Glynn Maurice Herndon, age 84, of Odum, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Herndon was born October 7, 1934 in Wayne County to the late Stephen Herndon and the late Mary Aspinwall Herndon.  He was a member of Ritch Baptist Church and was a self employed Contractor.  Mr. Herndon was a hard worker and helped many people in Appling & surrounding Counties.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Herndon was...

Jimmy Lee Williams, age 73, of Baxley died Monday March 11, 2019 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Williams was born March 2, 1946 in Appling County and a graduate of Appling County High School where he was a member of the Pirate Football Team. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, and was a military marksman and a member of the V. F. W. He was a retired general foreman with Williams Contractors at Plant Hatch and a member...

 Irma Dougherty, age 68, of Baxley died Saturday, March 9, 2019 under the care of Satilla Hospice in Waycross. Mrs. Dougherty was born March 30, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Luther Loften Hughes and the late Mattie Mae Banks Hughes.  She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Episcopal Church and was a retired teacher, having taught at Appling County Middle School. Mrs. Dougherty was a member of the Appling County Retired Educators & the Baxley Lions Club where she was...

Meredith Jerome “Doc” Lamb, age 88, of Baxley died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. Mr. Lamb was born April 30, 1930 in Appling County to the late Wally Jasper Lamb and the late Ella Maude Sellers Lamb. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired storeroom supervisor with Rayonier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Lamb, Curtis Lamb, & Mack Lamb and his sisters, Lula Saseen, Aletha Buhler,...

  Rebecca Ann “Becky” Spell, age 49, of Baxley passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 after injuries sustained in auto accident. Mrs. Spell was born August 15, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ilon Webb and the late Donna Sue Stephens Kemp and was a member of Cornerstone Renewal Church.  She was a LPN and was employed for Core Civic at Wheeler County Correctional Facility. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spell was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie...

Jan Hardwick, age 73, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Hardwick was born October 17, 1945 in Bacon County to the late Vasco Johnson and the late Ettie Varnadore Johnson.  She was a member of Alma Church of God and was retired from Walmart as a sales associate. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hardwick was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hardwick. Survivors include her daughter & son in law, Lisa & Clay Beasley of Baxley;...

Henry Lee Moye, Jr., age 60, of Baxley, died Friday, March 1, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Moye was born March 10, 1958 and was a Truck Driver for Walmart & McKenzie Tank Lines. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lee Moye, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Ritch of Baxley; a special friend, Linda Herrin of Patterson; sisters, Alice Baumgardner of Jacksonville, FL & Essie Moye of Callahan, FL; nephews, John Dustin (Stacey) Rushing, Sr. &...

Gregory Jack Knight, age 56, of Baxley, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Mr. Knight was born September 22, 1962 in Wayne County to the late Jack Knight & the late Wilma Evans Knight.  He was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church & was employed at Plant Hatch for 37 years.  Survivors include his wife, Connie Knight of Baxley; two daughters & a son in law, Kristen Knight & Emily & Josh Smith all of Baxley;...

Ruth Ann Hart Hollis, age 54, of Baxley died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Hollis was born January 21, 1965 in Bacon County and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was a licensed professional counselor who touched the lives of many children and was a former employee of the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home.  Mrs. Hollis had a colorful, bubbly personality and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Stephen Matthew Kauger, age 40, of Surrency died Monday, February 25, 2019. Stephen was born June 18, 1978 in Waycross, Georgia and was a Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Serge & Evelyn Kauger, Mack R. Williams and Zettie Mae & Joe Stone. Survivors include his son, Kaden Matthew Kauger of Surrency; parents, Steve & Maxine Kauger of Surrency; brother & sister in law, Jason & Bobbie Sue Kauger of Surrency; two nieces, Mahle Kauger & Mallory...