All Obituaries

Mrs. Gwenell Elizabeth Wommack Austin, age 67, of Denton, GA died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Austin was born on February 14, 1955, in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Ralph and Lois Watson Wommack. She was a retired beautician and was preceded in death by her son, Luke Austin and two granddaughters, Lauren and Lindsey Austin. Survivors include her husband, John Austin of Denton; son, Matt and (Cindy) Austin of Broxton; three sisters, Glenda Morris of Hazlehurst,...

  Cecil Delano Brown, age 74, of Bristol passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 in Douglas. Mr. Brown was born on January 7, 1948 in Hazlehurst to the late Tom Lewis Brown and the late Idell Tompkins Brown. He was a member of Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church and was a member of the Southeast Georgia Beekeepers Association and Queen Raiser. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Army having received the National Defense Service medal, Good Conduct Medal Expert M-14 and the...

  Patricia Diane Elder, age 63, of Surrency died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Elder was on born May 12, 1959 in Jesup, Georgia.  She was an owner and office manager for a Car Repair Service and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Elder was preceded in death by her husband, James Harper Elder, brother, Steve Bonham, step-father, Gene Burden, step-brother, Kenny Burden and a son, Wades J. Whitley. Survivors include her...

  Ronny Peeples, age 67, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Peeples was born February 1, 1955 and was a native of Tampa, Florida. He was a farmer and dairy worker. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lavon Peeples, Sr. and two brothers, Elbert Peeples and Charles Peeples. Survivors include his mother, Edna Kennedy of Bristol; sisters, Shirley Newton of Texas and Patricia Marvel of Bristol; brothers, Richard Peeples, Sr. of Bristol,...

Lawanda “Prissy” Rentz, age 76, of Baxley, died Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Pavilion.   Ms. Rentz was born August 11, 1946 in Appling County to the late James Harold Rentz and the late Juanita Combs Rentz. She was a member of Dunn Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Rentz and Rodney Rentz.   Survivors include seven sisters, Barbara (Auburn) Horton, Harolyn (Albert) Kent, Glenda (Larry) Bass, Cheryl...

James Edward Evans, age 57, of Baxley passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Appling Healthcare after a sudden illness. Mr. Evans was born on January 7, 1965 in Jeff Davis County to the late Harvey Edward Evans and the late Zellair Pearl Lairsey Evans. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Mr. Evans was employed by Appling Healthcare as a Paramedic for nearly twenty years. He also worked for AirEvac for ten years. He was greatly respected by his colleagues and community for...

Clifton Mincey, age 78, of Baxley, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Mincey was born on November 2, 1944 in Appling County to the late Leroy & Irma Yawn Mincey.  He served his Lord Jesus Christ as a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church and as a deacon, song leader and by fixing or building anything to help his church family or community. Mr. Mincey was the retired superintendent for Bax-Steel Building. His...

  Kenneth Clinton “Ken” Hurley, age 61, of Snipesville passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from injuries sustained in automobile accident. Mr. Hurley was born on June 25, 1961 in Coffee County and was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and formerly employed at Hazlehurst Pellet Mill.  Mr. Hurley was an avid fisherman and hunter and had a giving heart, always giving to others and was a Georgia Bulldog fan. He was preceded in death by...

Brianna Shayne Willoughby, age 31, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.   Brianna was born November 1, 1990 in Vidalia and was a lifelong resident of Appling County. She was a graduate of Appling County High School and a member of Spring Branch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Glenda Williams, maternal grandfather, Jerry Williams, and paternal grandparents, Rondall & Geraldine Willoughby.   Survivors include her sons, Collin...

Gregory Oliver Williams, age 59, of Baxley passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.   Mr. Williams was born July 23, 1963 in Appling County to the late Richard Oliver Williams and the late Janette Vaughn Williams. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1981 and went on to Georgia Southern University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree and later done his undergraduate...

Mrs. Ruby Pearl Johns Gore, age 87, of Baxley passed away early Friday morning, October 14, 2022 at her residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mrs. Gore was a native of Folkston, Georgia and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Colon Gore, Sr.; one son, Lewis Snowden; and one daughter, Emma Snowden Thompson. Survivors include four daughters, Lucy (Al) Rucker of Perry, GA, Belinda (Joe) Allen of Alma, GA, Patty (Roger) Kicklighter of Baxley, GA, and...

Richard Wayne Futch, age 80, of Baxley passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Bacon County Hospital. Mr. Futch was born April 8, 1942 in Lakeland, Florida and was a member of Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with J. Hiers Company, Inc. Mr. Futch was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Arlene Futch; son, John Lawrence Futch; and granddaughter, Shelly Scott. Survivors include his children, Connie Lyn Scott of Baxley; sons, Wesley...

Lennie Patricia “Patti” Googe, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at The Oaks at Bethany in Vidalia.   Mrs. Googe was born May 14, 1942 in Appling County to the late Joe Brown Carter and the late Norma Ryall Carter. She was a homemaker, having worked previously at Piggly Wiggly, Thompson’s Farm Supply, and Googe Egg Farm. Mrs. Googe was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Googe; two daughters, Pamela...

John Robert “Johnny” Godfrey, age 73, of Baxley passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence after a long battle with dementia.   On Monday, May 16, 1949, at Goldman Hospital in Hazlehurst, in the early hours of morning at 3:38a.m. a 7lb. 15oz baby boy was born to Mrs. Lillie Grey O’Quinn Godfrey of Graham.  She named him John Robert Godfrey.  While still a very small boy, Johnny and his family moved to Baxley, where he grew up and attended school...

Loyal Hardwick Murphy 70, husband to the late Connie Murphy and son of the late Ralph and Maggie Murphy, departed this life surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered as an amazing, influential husband, daddy, grandpa, poppie, brother, uncle, friend and dedicated worker for 60 years before retiring in 2020. Loyal loved spending time with family and friends, working, fishing and hunting. He was one of the greatest men who will be missed by many and remembered by more. A man of...