Obituaries

Aug 29, 2026

Phyllis Whitmore was born July 18, 1955, to the late Horace Hill and Cora B. Parrish. Phyllis, 71, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She attended Appling County Schools and graduated with the Class of 1973. She was a prayer warrior for anyone that needed prayer. A loving auntie and nana to many!

She leaves to cherish her...

Aug 29, 2026

Mr. William Monroe Madison Jr. was born September 18,1963, to William Monore Madison Sr. and Eddie Pearl Porter Sharpe in Blackshear GA. He received his education in the public county school of Bacon County.

He was preceded in death by Eddie Pearl Porter Sharpe and two grandchildren -Jimmy Jermaine and Joseph Messiah Madison.

A devoted member of First-Born Church of the Living...

Aug 13, 2026

DaKysia Lynee Floyd was born on February 25, 1977, to the late Randell Mincey and Bernice Brazell. She entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 13, 2026.

DaKysia was educated in the Appling County School System. She graduated with the Appling County High School Class of 1996. At an early age, she joined Greater Zachariah Missionary Baptist Church under the distinct leadership...

Aug 2, 2026

Obituary will post at a later date.

Jul 29, 2026

Nadeen McTier Sumner was born on May 16, 1937, in Baxley, Georgia, to the late Adel and Iris Sharpe McTier. A proud daughter of the McTier community, she attended and graduated on 1955 from the McTier Appling Training School, where her vibrant spirit was on full display as a basketball player and a majorette for the school band.

Following her marriage...

Jul 24, 2026

Obituary will be published at a later date.

Jul 23, 2026

Xzavier Elijah Andrews was born on November 1, 2005, to the late Deidre Latice Andrews and Wallace Delegal in Baxley, Georgia. He was a radiant force- full of light, strength, compassion, and creativity. He lived boldly, loved deeply, and left a lasting impact on everyone blessed to know him.

Xzavier attended Appling County Comprehensive High School. He was a member of...

Jul 1, 2026

Obituary will post at a later date.

Jun 10, 2026

Cleve Eddie Roberson, 90, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026 and was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baxley Georgia, he was the eldest son of Edward (Ed) Roberson and Mary Lewis.

Cleve was a peaceful, spiritually, morally grounded family man with a big smile and an exceptionally kind heart. He enlisted in the military at the tender age...

Jun 1, 2026

Richard Eddie Harris was born on February 21, 1944, in Polk County, Florida, to Rebecca Harris Arthur and John Harris, Jr. He grew up to graduate from high school in Miami, Florida, and went on to build a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family.

A master of his crafts, Richard was a highly skilled plumber and...

May 30, 2026

Angela “Gail” Jones-Thomas departed this life on May 30, 2026 to rest from her labor and dwell in the arms of God. Angela was born on August 22, 1958, to the late K. C. Jones and Gearldine Jones in Appling County, Georgia

Angela was an active member of United Faith Outreach Church in Baxley, Georgia, under the leadership of her son-in-law,...

May 11, 2026

Bishop Avery Jewel Myles, 95, released his earthly hold and took hold of God’s unchanging hand on May 11, 2026

Who Was He?

A rare, peculiar, unique man and extraordinary servant, cherished by many, whose life reflected the way of Christ.

Entrusted with a divine three-fold ministry, his sacred mission was to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, strengthen and uplift communities, and...

May 8, 2026

Obituary will be posted at a later date.

May 4, 2026

No public arrangements have been made at this time.

May 1, 2026

Bishop Moses Lewis will be the Eulogist

Apr 15, 2026

Ruby Jean Jones was born on August 3, 1948, to the late Ira and Ethel Thomas. She attended school in the Appling County School System.

 In 1966, Ruby welcomed her first child, Cleveland, and in 1972 married the love of her life, Julian (JJ) Jones Jr., gaining a daughter, Iris. They were later blessed with another daughter, Ayla, in 1988.

 Ruby worked...

Apr 9, 2026

Simmie Lee King, age 83, of Vero Beach, Florida, finished his race here on earth April 9, 2026. He was born May 27, 1943 to the parentage of Robert King and Ella Johnson in Alamo, Georgia. He passed away after a full life and a short illness at his daughter’s home in Waycross, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 20, 2026

Shanta Necole Sherrod Mumford was born on July 20, 1979, in Augusta, Georgia at MCG Hospital. To the parentage of Robert James Sherrod Sr. and Fronita Sherrod.  She peacefully departed this life on March 20, 2026, at the age of 46.

Shanta was a proud graduate of Appling County High School, Class of 1998. She went on to work in Nuclear...

Mar 2, 2026

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Feb 17, 2026