Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Ms. Mary Jane Barfield
Jan 6, 2016
FUNERAL SERVICES for Ms. Mary Jane Barfield of Hollywood, FL., will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel located at 26 Northside Street in Baxley, Georgia at 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC VIEWING will be held in the C.M. Brown Chapel from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. Interment: Surrency Grove Community Cemetery in Surrency, GA. Previous...
Mr. Herbert Lewis "Peter" Byrd
Jan 5, 2016
Mr. Herbert Lewis "Peter" Byrd, 55 was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Herbert Eugene Byrd and Mrs. Bernice McTier Byrd in Baxley (Appling County) Georgia on January 10, 1960. Mr. Byrd transitioned from earth to eternity on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at his Lewis Sead Road residence surrounded by his loving wife of fifteen (15) years, Mrs....
Ms. Genevive Simpson Howard
Dec 28, 2015
The Family of the late Ms. Genevive Simpson Howard will hold a Memorial service on Saturday, January 2nd at 11:00 A.M. i
Mr. Steven Tiran Shaw
Dec 7, 2015
GRAVESIDE SERVICES for Mr. Steve Shaw, 34 of Valdosta, formerly of Baxley will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Old Field Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Baxley at 1:00 P.M. Steve transitioned on June 2, 2015 in Fernandina Beach, Florida while rescuing his niece and nephew from drowning in the Atlantic Ocean. Steve is the son of Mr....
Mr. Rufus "Top" Erwin
Nov 28, 2015
Mr. Rufus "Top" Erwin was born on Wednesday, June 2, 1947 to the late Mrs. Verlie Mae Harris Erwin and Mr. E.B. Erwin in Decatur, Georgia. Early Saturday morning, on November 28, 2015 having fought the good fight, "Top" was called and he was more than willing to answer the call from his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. "Top" was...
Mr. Charles Edward Williams
Nov 19, 2015
Charles Edward Williams was born on April 23, 1944 to the late James C. Williams and Irene F. Williams. He was ushered into the Lord's arms on November 19, 2015. Charles graduated from the Appling County Consolidated School in 1962. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Carrie Watson on January 5, 1977. Charles loved to play the guitar and...
Mr. John Lee Jones
Nov 18, 2015
FUNERAL SERVICES for Mr. John Lee Jones, 54 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Giving God The Praise Outreach Ministries, Inc. located at 1327 Industrial Drive in Baxley, Georgia at 2:00 PM. PUBLIC VIEWING for Mr. Jones will be held on FRIDAY, November 20, 2015 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel located at 26 Northside...
Mr. Jerald Joe Reddish
Nov 15, 2015
Mr. Jerald Reddish passed on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Reddish was born in Baxley, Georgia to Mr. Elliott Joe and Mrs. Gracie Lee Bride Reddish. Memorialization was by Cremation MEMORIAL SERVICES for Mr. Jerald Reddish, 67 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Rachel Missionary Baptist Church located...
Deacon Jethar Burkett
Nov 11, 2015
JETHAR BURKETT was born on December 25, 1925 in Surrency, Georgia. He was the son of the Milus Burkett and Coree Hayes Burkett Harding and the step-son of Will Harding. Two sisters, Gladys Barfield and Catherine Howard. Gussie Mae Alderman Burkett, Wendell D. Burkett and Lawanna Burkett all of whom proceeded him in death. Jethar attended school in Appling County....
Mother Rose Cray Jones
Nov 2, 2015
Mother Rose Cray Jones was born on October 4, 1927 to the late Mr. Ezra and Mrs. Mabel Norwood Cray of Appling County, Georgia. She was a faithful member of the Greater Faith Temple C.O.G.I. C. Church under the leadership of Elder Norris Williams. i
Baby Boy Riley Winston Brooks
Oct 27, 2015
Service for Baby Riley will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015. i
Mr. Darrell Void
Oct 9, 2015
Mr. Darrell "Pickle Larry" Void of 96 W Allen St., Baxley, GA, and formerly of Elloree died on October 9, 2015 at Memorial Health Center, Savannah, GA. Mr. Void was born to the late Lillie Void on January 8, 1956 in Miami, FL. He was reared in the home of the late Sammie and Cora Fogle. Pickle, as he was...
Mrs. Alice Harris Williams
Oct 5, 2015
Mrs. Alice Marie Harris Williams, 92 was born in Appling County, Georgia on September 11, 1923 to Mr. Elex (SNAP) and Mrs. Josephine Norwood Harris. On Monday, October 5, 2015 Mrs. Williams transitioned to her heavenly home. At an early age Mrs. Williams joined the Rachel Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board Ministry. Mrs. Alice Williams...
Mr. Warren Lewis
Aug 24, 2015
It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Warren Lewis of Baxley. Mr. Lewis made his transition at the Memorial Health Systems in Savannah. Funeral Services are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the staff of C.M. Brown at a later date. Words of comfort can...
Mr. Billy Gene Rogers
Aug 16, 2015
It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mr. Billy Gene Rogers of Baxley. i
First Lady Charlotte Heller Gibbs
Aug 11, 2015
It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of First Lady Charlotte Gibbs of Baxley, GA. First Lady made her transition at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. First Lady Gibbs is the wife of Bishop Leonard Gibbs of Baxley. i
Ms. Catherine Fillmore Bell
Jul 14, 2015
Ms. Catherine Fillmore Bell was born on February 3, 1949 in Jesup, Wayne County Georgia to the parentage of i
