Obituary Listing

Mar 8, 2026

Martha Naomi Miller, age 72, of Nicholls passed away March 8, 2026 at Coffee Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born March 7, 1954 in Ware County to the late Charles Linburgh Hutto and Martha Jane Strickland Hutto.

Mrs. Martha was a member of The Refuge Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 8, 2026

Shirley Ann Jowers, age 78, passed away at the Pavilion in Appling County on March 08, 2026, after an extended illness. She was born July 23, 1947, in Hazlehurst, GA to the late Mildred Jowers and Lucille Henderson Jowers, but was a resident of Bacon County most of her life.

She was a member of Liberty Church of God for many...

Mar 2, 2026

Emmett L. Duncan, age 89, of Alma passed away March 2, 2026, at Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born May 19,1936 in Apalachicola, FL to James B. Duncan and Beulah Mae Blizzard Duncan.

Mr. Duncan was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Baxley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...

Feb 26, 2026

Master Sargent Troy Ray Rushing was born September 10, 1948 and raised in Monroe, LA. He joined the Army at a young age to proudly serve his country. He continued his military service in the Georgia Air National Guard for 20 years and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He received many medals and awards for his dedication and...

Feb 25, 2026

Brandon Nakiva “Kebo” Fuller, age 44, of Alma passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 28,1981, in Bacon County. He was preceded in death by his father, Andy Moody; stepfather, Henry Butler; grandparents, Willie James Fuller, Lessie Mae and RJ Moody.

Brandon was a member of The Rock Family Worship.

Survivors include his mother, Cynthia...

Feb 25, 2026

Thelma Lott Burkett, age 91, passed away peacefully February 25, 2026, at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Alma after an extended illness. She was born in Atkinson County on July 20,1934, to the late William Roy Lott, Sr. and Alliner Parker Lott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Kay McLaughlin and eight...

Feb 20, 2026

Michael Leroy Palmer, age 63, of Alma passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia after an extended illness. He was born on March 9, 1962.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian S. Suttlemyre; stepfather, Jim Suttlemyre; and a sister, Alison McMillan.

Mike was a devoted son/ husband/father and a cherished community...

Feb 20, 2026

William “Bill” Murrhee, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home February 20, 2026, after an extended illness. He was born in Charlton County on November 18,1960, to Edward Hall Murrhee and Margery Crews Murrhee. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Murrhee and sister, Debra McInturff.

He retired from the logging industry after many years and was a...

Feb 20, 2026

Carol Flanagan, age 69, passed away at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital February 20, 2026, after a short illness. She was born in Red Bank, NJ on August 05,1956, to the late Alfred H. Fitzpatrick and Caroline Stiesi McCarthy.

She worked as an R.N. at Coffee Regional Medical Center for many years.

She is survived by her son, Barrin Flanagan.

Per her wishes no...

Feb 15, 2026

Bonnie Lucille Carter, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on February 15, 2026, after an extended illness. She was born in Coffee County March 28, 1941, to the late John Daniel McLemore and Linnie Streat McLemore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Tony, Billy, and Eldridge McLemore and her sister,...

Feb 15, 2026

Greg Bagley, age 60, passed away suddenly February 15, 2026 at his residence. He was born July 15,1965 in Bacon County to the late Gene Bagley and Jackie Williams Bagley.

Greg was a member of the Bacon Class of 1984.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three aunts, Lillie Williams,...

Feb 15, 2026

Johnny Earl Hyers, Sr., a respected accountant, devoted husband, and faithful servant leader, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Rooted in Alma, Georgia, and fulfilled in the life he built in Athens, Georgia, Johnny leaves behind a legacy of unwavering integrity and quiet strength. Guided by his faith, he moved through his days with precision and grace, solved...

Feb 14, 2026

Walter "Larry" Rigby, age 74, passed away February 14, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after an extended illness. He was a native of Bacon County, born June 26, 1951, to the late Walter B. Rigby and Mary Simmons Rigby. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Riley and Gerald Rigby; his sisters,...

Feb 12, 2026

Larry Edward Johnson, age 79, passed away February 12, 2026, after an extended illness.He is a native of Bacon County born June 14, 1946, to the late Wesley Johnson and Dorothy Meeks Johnson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nadine Carter Johnson; his son, Eugene Johnson; daughter, Tessie Johnson; granddaughter, Jessica Johnson; great-granddaughter, Riley Johnson; brother, Laverne...

Feb 10, 2026

Annie Elizabeth Merritt, age 89, passed away peacefully at Bacon County Hospital February 10, 2026, after a short illness. She was born in Coffee County on April 12, 1936, to the late Alvin Lott and Letha Oglesby Lott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Merritt; daughter, Ophellia Steptoe; sister, Virginia Toler...

Feb 9, 2026

Shellie Aline Weber, age 95 passed away February 09, 2026, in Oviedo, Florida. She was born June 15, 1930, in Alma, Georgia, a daughter of Johnie Leon Allen and Shellie Lee (Johnson) Allen. She was a native of Bacon County, Georgia, before moving to Fort Myers, Florida. She was an active member in the United Daughters of the Confederacy,...

Feb 6, 2026

Fay Marie McGahee, age 87, passed away February 06, 2026, at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness. She was born in Tupelo, MS, to the late Samuel Lee Wouldridge, Sr. and Arcula Bevedere Lindsay Wouldridge. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Carlton McGahee; two sons, Eugene Wilson and Wade Flowers; daughters, Regina Scott,...

Jan 29, 2026

Thomas Leon Rowland, age 92, passed away peacefully January 29, 2026, after a short illness. He was born in Truetlen County on December 28, 1933, to the late Bland T. Rowland and Sudie Bell Nunn Rowland. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Howard and Carl Rowland.

He was owner/ operator of Robo Inc. in Alma....

Jan 28, 2026

Braswell Deen Hayes, age 90, passed away January 28, 2026, at the Pavilion in Baxley, GA after a short illness. He was born in Bacon County May 26, 1935, to the late Ira Hayes and Mamie Thomas Hayes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Branch; three grandchildren, Breelynn Maddox Tanner, Eloise Bennett Tanner, and infant Tanner;...

Jan 25, 2026

Johnny Wayne "Bubba" King, Jr., age 54, passed away suddenly January 25, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health. He was born in Bacon County on May 08,1971. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tammi Cothern King.

He was employed by Ocmulgee EMC as a lineman. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and the...