Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2025

Betty Ruth Griffin, age 68, passed away suddenly November 03, 2025, at Bacon County Hospital. She was born in Bacon County September 01, 1957, to the late William Thomas King and Bernice Hall King. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Ray Griffin and her brother, Roy King.

She was...

Nov 2, 2025

On November 2, at 3 a.m., Mrs. Rever Morris (Betty) passed away peacefully at her home in Alma, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rever Morris; her son, Dale Morris; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Taylor, Sr; her brothers, L.W. Taylor, Jr, Fred Taylor, and Windle Taylor; and grandson, Rob Goodman.

Nov 1, 2025

Curtis Bill Hardwick, age 58, passed away suddenly at his residence in Bacon County on November 01, 2025. He was born December 22, 1967, in Jeff Davis to Ray Hardwick and Lucy Lord Hardwick. He is preceded in death by his father, Ray Hardwick; brother, Marvin "Beaver" Hardwick and sister, Kitty Reynolds.

He was a long-time member...

Nov 1, 2025

Robert Lee "Bea" Howell, Jr., age 68, of Alma passed away suddenly  November 1, 2025 at  his residence. He was born in Bacon County February 12, 1957 to Robert Lee Howell, Sr. and Wera Amelia Taylor Howell. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Beach Community.

In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Oct 24, 2025

Julius Emory Pearson, age 77, passed away at his home Friday, October 24, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Ellenton, FL. to the late Julius Arthur Pearson and Willie Mae Manning Pearson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Fredrick Pearson; brothers, Russell and Frank Pearson;...

Oct 21, 2025

Lawton Wade Douglas, age 68, passed away at his home October 21, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Bacon County on October 24, 1956, to Darrell Douglas and Nellie Faye Wade Douglas. He is preceded in death by his father, Darrell Douglas and his sister, Von Thomas.

He was a member of Ten Mile...

Oct 20, 2025

Ronald Denny Wade, age 81, passed away suddenly on October 20, 2025. He was born in Bacon County on May 12, 1944, to the late Clayton Edward Wade and Sydney Jarrard Wade. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Tanner; brother, Arnold Wade and sister, Julia Harris.

He was a...

Oct 19, 2025

Homer Lee Courson, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2025. He was born in Pierce County on July 08,1954, to the late Charles Clifford Courson and Louise Dixon Courson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son-in-law, Timothy Stevens; his stepmother, Iris Durrance Courson; seven brothers, Harry and Larry...

Oct 16, 2025

Lois Davis, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Alma, GA on February 06, 1931, to the late Clifford Cothern and Stella Taylor Cothern. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Willis Davis; son, Charles Edward Davis; brothers, Linton...

Oct 14, 2025

Richard Gray, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on October 14, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Morganfield, KY., to the late Leon "L.J." Gray and Rhonda Rowell Gray.

He resided in Bickley, GA and worked as a supervisor at Waycross Molded Products for many years.

He is survived by...

Oct 10, 2025

Denise Wendel, age 67, of Brunswick, passed away October 10, 2025, at Southeast Georgia Health System. She was born in Bacon County on August 12, 1958, to the late Ruffas Andrew Johnson and Rita Mae Taylor Johnson.

She is survived by her sons Ethan, Terry and Larry Wendel; four grandchildren; brother, James A. Johnson; sisters, Darlene Wiggins,...

Oct 7, 2025

James Randal "Cotton" Nipper, age 80, passed away October 07, 2025, at Bacon County Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Bacon County on August 11, 1945, to the late Franklin E. Nipper and Dorothy Mae Harris Nipper. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Nipper; his granddaughter, Yanci...

Oct 3, 2025

Susan Young Carter, age 54, of Savannah, Georgia passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia  June 2, 1971 to James Entrekin and Brenda Prince Entrekin. She made Alma her home for several years before moving to Savannah for work.

Mrs. Carter was District Manager for...

Oct 3, 2025

Robin Palmer Taylor, age 61, passed away peacefully at her residence October 3, 2025 after battling breast cancer.. She was born November 29, 1963 in Taylor County, Florida, but made Alma her home most of her life. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Will and Rob Taylor and her mother, Ann Johnson Palmer.

Robin...

Sep 29, 2025

Willard Phelan Thompson, age 76, passed away at Pruitt Health Senior Care Center, September 29, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Bacon County on May 25, 1949, to the late Willard Jessie Thompson and Clyo Taylor Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Thompson and sisters Cynthia...

Sep 29, 2025

John Lawton Wheeler, age 58, passed away at his home on September 29, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in Ware County on November 22, 1966, to Bobby Autrey Wheeler and Constance Wheeler. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Wheeler, Sr and his brother, Bobby Wheeler, Jr.

He is survived by his...

Sep 21, 2025

Charles Wildes, age 71, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in Bacon County on March 04, 1954, to the late Lester Wildes and Genell Meeks Wildes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Pam Cartledge.

He retired from GATX after a long career....

Sep 20, 2025

Winston Dwight Miles, age 80, passed away at his home on September 20, 2025, after a short illness. He was born in Bacon County on December 21, 1944, to the late James Archie Miles and Ethel Crews Miles. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Edsel Miles, sister-in-law, Carol Miles, and nephew Joseph...

Sep 19, 2025

Angela Sydow, lovingly known as Angie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 19, 2025, at the age of 53. She passed away of natural causes, surrounded by love and faith. Born on November 29, 1971, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Angie later made her home in Alma, Georgia, where she raised her family and...

Sep 17, 2025

Elizabeth Daughtry, age 76, passed away September 17, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born in Bacon County on October 01, 1948, to the late Hugh Daughtry and Ruby Barber Daughtry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Kay Daughtry and brother, Clarence Daughtry.

She is survived by her brothers,...