Obituaries
Recent Obituaries

Mrs. Alice Forshia Davis
Apr 16, 2017
Mrs. Alice Forshia Davis Mrs. Alice Forshia Davis, 95 of Baxley, GA. passed on Sunday, April 16th at her residence in Baxley, GA Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church, 644 North Main St. - Baxley, Georgia from 5-7 PM. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church, 644 North...

Mr. Jimmy Lee Norman
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Jimmy Lee Norman passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, Georgia. He was born May 27, 1950 to the late James Kennedy and Esther Norman in Abbeville, South Carolina. Jimmy received his education in the Abbeville School System. He served in the National Guard for many years. He was also employed at...

Mrs. Martha Sailem
Apr 5, 2017
Mrs. Martha Jane Sailem was the daughter of the late M. P. Matthews, Sr. and Lucille Matthews. Martha was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on December 5, 1944. Martha was a member of the St. James AME Church for many years and served faithfully on the Usher's Board until her health failed. She loved her children and grandchildren and she never...

Mrs. Mittie Byrd Dickerson
Mar 25, 2017
Funeral Service for Mrs. Mittie Byrd Dickerson will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, 11:00 AM at the Rachel Missionary Baptist Church in Baxley, GA. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Funeral Procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10:15 AM. (26...

Mr. Roland Hayward Rooks
Mar 19, 2017
Sunday morning, March 19, 2017, Mr. Roland Hayward Rooks was called to be with his Heavenly Father. Mr. Rooks was born December 29, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Althia and Henrietta C. Rooks of Appling County, Georgia. Mr. Rooks attended and graduated from Baxley Training School in Baxley. He married his beloved wife of 60 years, Annie Bea,...

Ms. Hazel Terese "Trudy" Williams
Feb 17, 2017
Ms. Hazel Williams It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Hazel Williams who passed on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral Service: Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the First Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 70 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. - Baxley,...

Mr. Ernest Clemons
Jan 27, 2017
Mr. Ernest Lee Clemons was born on July 4, 1948 to the late Rufus White and Easter Thomas. He attended and graduated from Appling County High School. He was a faithful employee at Hazlehurst Mills for 36 years. He was affectionately known by his CB name "Kool Hand Luke." He was loved by everyone who knew him. Ernest entered into...

Ms. Lashonda Denise Jackson
Jan 24, 2017
Ms. LaShonda Jackson Ms. LaShonda Jackson of Baxley passed on Tuesday, January 24th at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Jackson's parents are Clifton and Johnnie Mae Jackson of Baxley, Georgia. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the New Jerusalem Church, 72 MLK Avenue - Baxley, Georgia - 1:00 P.M. Public Viewing: Friday, January 27, 2017 at the...

Mr. Dewitt Gibbs
Jan 11, 2017
MR. DEWITT GIBBS Mr. DeWitt Gibbs of Baxley passed on Wednesday, January 11th at the Appling Healthcare Pavilion. Memorial Service: Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Surrency Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Burkett Street - Surrency, Georgia - 1:00 P.M. Per Mr. Gibbs' request he has been cremated. Previous Events Service Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:00 PM -...

Ms. Lois Hudson
Dec 4, 2016
MS. LOIS HUDSON Ms. Lois Hudson of Baxley passed on Sunday, December 4th at the Appling Healthcare System. Memorial Service: Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Surrency Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Burkett Street - Surrency, Georgia - 1:00 P.M. Previous Events Service Saturday, December 10, 2016 1:00 PM Surrency Grove Missionary Baptist Church
410 Burkett Street...

Mr. Frank Lewis Bell
Dec 3, 2016
MR. FRANK LEWIS BELL Mr. Frank Lewis Bell of Baxley passed on Saturday, December 3rd at the Appling Healthcare System. Visitation: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel located at 26 Northside Street - Baxley, Georgia. Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the New Life Ministries Church, 98 Alfred...
Mother Drissie Mae Howard Williams
Nov 10, 2016
Obituary "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." --Revelation 21:4 KJV Mother Drissie Mae Howard Williams, affectionately known as "Mu" was born on November 6, 1921 to the late Stonewall Jackson Howard...
Ms. Blondell Hall Goethie
Nov 8, 2016
Ms. Blondell Hall Goethie It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Blondell Hall Goethie who passed on Tuesday, November 8th at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, GA. Previous Events Public Viewing Sunday, November 13, 2016 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM C.M. Brown Funeral...

Dea. Shellie Eugene Cash, Sr
Oct 29, 2016
Shellie Eugene Cash, Sr. was born on July 2, 1929. At an early age, he married the late Margaret E. (James) Cash in 1948 and to this union were born eight children. After Margaret's untimely death, he married Lora E. (Crosby) Cash in 1964, which added two children to that union. As a young man, he was ordained as a...

Ernest Mobley
Oct 17, 2016
Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service on Saturday, October 29th. Burial: Old Field Memorial Gardens - Baxley, GA. On Monday October 17, 2016 Ernest Mobley made the transition from Earth to Glory at his residence in Washington, D.C. Ernest was...

Miss Stacey Pearsey
Sep 17, 2016
Ms. Stacey Pearsey It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Stacey Pearsey who passed on Saturday, September 17th at the Appling Healthcare System in Baxley. Memorial Service: Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church located at 644 North Main Street, Baxley, Georgia - 2:00...

Pastor Evelyn Lavon Rogers
Sep 12, 2016
Previous Events Visitation Friday, September 16, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM C.M. Brown Funeral Home
26 Northside Street P.O. Box 308 Baxley, Georgia 31515
Service Saturday, September 17, 2016 1:00 PM Greater St. Matthews the Faithful Church808 Hundreds Road Baxley, GA 31513
Cemetery Details Location Old Field Memorial...Former Baxley City Councilman Eugene Walker, Jr
Sep 2, 2016
Mr. Eugene Walker It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Former Baxley City Councilman Mr. Eugene Walker who passed on Friday, September 2nd at the Pavilion in Baxley. Visitation: Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home located at 26 Northside Street, Baxley, GA. Funeral Service:...

Mrs. Earnestine Slay Williams
Aug 6, 2016
Sis. Earnestine Slay Williams was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Eddie Slay and the late Mrs. Nellie Slay Francis in Alma, Georgia on November 28, 1939. Sis. Williams attended the First African Baptist Church in Alma and also attended the Bacon County School System. She was married to the late John Henry Williams and the late Wilbert...

Rev. Halson Malson (H.M.) Moss, Sr
Jun 30, 2016
Reverend Halson (H.M.) Malson Moss, Sr. Wife: Mrs. Delores Mack Moss Daughters: Mary Alice Fleming(Gerald) Harriett Simmons Patricia Williams Sandra Wells(Larry) Aurelia Powell Sons: Halson Moss, Jr. (Aletha) Adam Moss Reginald Gundy(Wallette) Daniel Moss Sr Eric Moss PROCEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents: Mary Boykins-Moss and Roland C. Moss His daughter: Arphine Henry Stepson: Charles Edward Mack Son-in-law: Harry Williams...