Obituaries

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

This program will be posted at a later date.

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Jan 22, 2026

Obituary will be published at a later date.

Jan 12, 2026

Lonnie Wright was born on January 21, 1948, in Appling County, Georgia to parentage of Earnest and Willie Wright. He was raised in Appling County and graduated from Appling County Consolidated High School. He joined the US Army in 1968 and served in Vietnam.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to his wife, Catherine in 1973. Lonnie departed his earthly life...

Nov 26, 2025

Her Birth: “Children are an inheritance from the Lord. They are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 … and so it was that in Douglas, GA our Heavenly Father rewarded Jessica Riley Roberson and Gerrale Roberson with a beautiful bundle of joy, a baby girl, born on October 28, 2022, who they named Carmella Kelis Roberson. Although her time on...

Nov 24, 2025

Ted Tyrone Fuller was born on January 7, 1966, to the late Ms. Eyvonne Fuller in Pierce County, GA.

Ted received his elementary and secondary education in the Pierce County School System and graduated with the Class of 1986. He was a man of many talents, was always ready to lend a hand, and was gainfully employed with a local logging...

Nov 11, 2025

Anwar Navarrius Padgett was born March 22, 1978 at Pierce County Hospital to Sabrina Padgett and James Padgett. He attended Pierce County High School and played the bass drum for the Sound of Silver Marching Band. Anwar was reared in Bethel Temple First Born Church of the Living God, Inc. in Blackshear, Georgia under the leadership of the late Bishop...

Oct 26, 2025

Andrew Jackson Booth was born on July 15, 1942 to the late Major Ira Booth, Sr. and Bessie Lee Booth. He was the third of nine children born to this union and raised and reared in Patterson, GA. At just three years old, AJ—his affectionate nickname—was struck by a car, which resulted in him losing both his hearing and ability...

Oct 8, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Horace Marseller Wooten departed this life peacefully at his home on October 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones whose presence brought comfort during his extended illness. He was born to the parentage of the late Reverend Levi and Beatrice Heard Wooten on May 22, 1963, in Appling County, Georgia. 

At an early age he joined Mount Olive Baptist Church in Baxley,...