Area Obituaries

Ms. Annita Martinez, 56, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 24. She was born Nov. 19, 1969, in Lansing, Mich., to the late Alfonso Martinez Sr. and Adela Diaz Martinez. She was a resident of Hazlehurst for over 38 years. She liked to sew and spend time watching and sharing Facebook and TikTok videos with those…

Mr. William Larry Williams, a beloved member of the Lumber City community, passed away Jan. 22 in Baxley at the age of 78. Born April 12, 1947, in McRae, William was the son of the late William Coffee Williams and Willie Lucille Russ Williams. Throughout his life, William dedicated himself to numerous vocations, making significant…

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Taylor, 44, passed away peacefully Jan. 11 at his residence, surrounded by his family and under the assistance of Georgia Hospice Care. Chuck was a welder, mechanic, and a member of the Appling High School Class of 1999. He loved to tinker with things and his fur babies. He is preceded in…

Mr. Olin Craig Adams, 74, passed away Jan. 12. He was born Aug. 30, 1951, in McRae and was a lifelong resident of Wheeler County. A dedicated servant to his community, Mr. Adams retired after 39 years of service with the Glenwood Telephone Company as CABS Coordinator and Central Office Manager. He was a member…

Mrs. Virginia Nichols Sanders, 87, of St. Simons Island passed away Jan. 3. Mrs. Sanders was born Oct. 30, 1938, in Atlanta to the late Frank Nichols and the late Elise McCrary Nichols. She married James Lewis Sanders in 1961 and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary…

Mrs. Odessa (Rainey) Clark was born on May 14, 1930, in Hazlehurst to Jonathan and Jalanie Rainey. She walked this earth for 95 years living a glorious and fulfilling life. On Dec. 22, Odessa entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family. On Jan. 31, 1970, Odessa entered into holy matrimony with her loving husband…

Mrs. Virginia Lee Toumbleston, 81, peacefully went home to her Lord and Saviour Dec. 31 surrounded by family. Virginia was born Dec. 7, 1944, in Hazlehurst. She was a merchandise examiner and forklift driver for J.C. Penney for 30 plus years until retirement. After retirement she worked at Sam’s as a product demonstrator. She was…

Ms. Dorothy “Kathy” Beall, 95, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 3 at her residence. Ms. Kathy was born and raised in Bedford, England, where she met and married the love of her life, Benny Beall. She was a devoted homemaker, who traveled to numerous locations while her husband served in the United States Air Force.…

Mr. Tohnny Davis, 54, of Hazlehurst, passed away Dec. 26 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Dec. 26, 1971, in Alma, and lived most of his life in Hazlehurst. He loved “Star Trek,” science fiction and anything to do with outer space. He enjoyed watching television, playing video games and…

Mrs. Beverly Kay Rivers, 65, of Baxley passed away Dec. 23 at her residence. Beverly was born Jan. 17, 1959, in Bacon County and resided in Appling County most of her life. She was a member of Southside Church of God in Alma and was a retired Family Nurse Practitioner for Appling Healthcare where she…