Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2020

Ronald Lee Wasden, age 86, of Alma passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a short illness. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Ronald L. Wasden and Esther Wasden. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Woody Wasden, Bill Wasden; sisters Bobby Jean Wasden, Betty Wasden and...

Dec 28, 2020

Rychus Elija'h Anthony King Taylor, was a resident of Alma, Georgia who's life was unexpectedly ended on December 28, 2020.

Rychus Elija'h Anthony King Taylor is survived by his loving parents; Sharee Nicole Taylor, Michael Murray and God Mother, Shy Hamilton, brothers and sisters; Layanna Mae Taylor, Adilynn Uriah Taylor and Michael Dion Murray, step brother; Malaki...

Dec 26, 2020

James, C. 'Sonny" Smith, age 83, of Alma passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born in Ware County on September 28, 1937 to James R. Smith, Sr. and Edna Pearl Taylor Smith. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Klara Fuchs Smith, children, James Larry Smith and Donna...

Dec 24, 2020

Judge Braswell Drue Deen, Jr., age 95, formerly of Alma was born on August 16, 1925 and passed on December 24,2020 after a brief illness at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, Georgia.

Braswell Drue Deen, Jr., is one of five children of the late U.S. CongressmanBraswell Drue Deen, Sr., and Corinne Smith Deen.

Born on...

Dec 22, 2020

Audrey Carter Steedley, age 91, of Alma, died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at Satilla Hospice in Waycross, Georgia after a short illness. She was a native of Bacon County and the daughter of the late Elisha and MyNola Williams Carter. Besides her parents she was preceded by two sisters, Norene Barber and Pauline Fowler, and a son-in-law Dennis Cromer....

Dec 20, 2020

John Riley Waters, age 41, of Alma passed away suddenly at his residence on December 20, 2020.

Survivors include his parents, Robert Eugene Waters and Mattie Raulette Boatright Waters of Alma, three children, Gaige Waters, Raven Waters and Lindsey Waters of Hazlehurst, brother, Robert "Robbie" E. Waters (Georgia) of Oklahoma, a sister Dorothy "Dot" Harkelroad (Randy) of...

Dec 19, 2020

Glenda Sue Jones Mattox, age 80, of Alma passed away at her residence in Pierce County on Saturday, December 19, 2020 after a short illness.  She was a native of Bacon County, daughter of the late George Jones and Ora Lee Boatright Jones and was preceded in death by her husband J. Walter Mattox and a brother Jerry Jones....

Dec 18, 2020

Mikel "Mike" Medders, age 54, of Nicholls passed away suddenly on December 18, 2020 in Savannah after a short illness. He was born on January 23, 1966 in Bacon County to Kenneth Medders and Mary Anna Corbitt. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Miller, grandson, Ryan Everly and brothers, Travis and Raymond Medders....

Dec 16, 2020

William "Willie" Thomas Miller, Jr., age 62, of Nicholls passed away December 16, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Coffee County on February 26, 1958 to Thomas Miller and Ollie McArthur Wilson. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Kathy Taylor, Faye Wilson and brother, Vernard Wilson.

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Dec 12, 2020

Charles Clifton Waters, Sr. was born on October 14, 1942 in Appling County, Georgia. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 28 years, Cindy Waters. Charles dedicated his life to those lucky enough to call him family — a circle he extended to include special friends like Dr. Phillip and Patsy Grooms, Thomas and Vicki Winslow,...

Dec 12, 2020

Lucille Douglas Jones, age 89, of Yulee, Florida passed away on December 12, 2020 at Life Care Center in Hilliard, Florida after an extended illness. She was born in Coffee County on November 30, 1931 to Levy Douglas and Lettie Lee Taylor Douglas. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Kenneth Edward Carter and...

Dec 11, 2020

Henry Lee Clay, age 93, passed away at his residence on December 11, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on January 6, 1927 in Logan West Virginia to Thomas Jenkins Clay and Abrilla Staten Clay. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Fabry Clay, son, Paul Richard Clay, a granddaughter, Melissa Yvonne...

Dec 5, 2020

George Wilburt Douglas, age 46, of Cordele, passed away Saturday December 5 th , 2020 at Crisp County Hospital after and extended illness.

George was a native of Bacon County and the son of the late George Dewayne Douglas and preceded in death by a daughter, Emily Daniels.

Survivors include his wife Jessica Douglas, his...

Dec 4, 2020

Rankin Leary Brown, age 87, of Alma passed away at his residence on December 4, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on February 18, 1933 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Roy Brown and Thelma Rankin Brown. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Brown and Bobby Brown.

He lived most...

Dec 3, 2020

Debra Sears, age 52, passed away at Hospice House Satilla on December 3, 2020 after a short illness. She was born in Bacon County on February 7, 1968 to Rev. Lowell C. Lee and Patsy Hardrick Lee.

Debra was a School Teacher at the Bacon County Elementary School and was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church. ...

Nov 29, 2020

Doris "Buddy" Eugene Mikell, age 79, of Baxley passed away on November 29, 2020 at Memorial Health in Savannah. He was born on September 17, 1941 to L. M. MIkell and Delnoria Melton Mikell. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Sara Lee Mikell, daughters, Tammy and Terresa Mikell, brothers, Lewis and Edward Mikell...

Nov 22, 2020

Dr. Jack Shepard entered into rest at age 91, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Bacon County hospital, where he had served as Chief of Staff. A native of Puerto Rico, and resident of Bacon County since 1977. He was born on November 9, 1929 to Jacob Shepard and Zenaida Baez Shepard. Besides his parents he was preceded in death...

Nov 19, 2020

Louie A. "Tony" Jordan, age 84, of Nicholls passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Bacon County Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Fulton County on August 30, 1936 to Louie A. Jordan and Fannie Mae Peavy Jordan. Mr. Jordan had lived in Plant City, Florida for 40 years before moving to Nicholls the...

Nov 18, 2020

Gail Taylor, age 66, of Alma passed away on November 18, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah after a short illness. She was born in Coffee County on November 3, 1954 to the late Valene Murray and Eunice Lee Surrency Herrin.

She was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband...

Nov 18, 2020

Robert "Pappa" Varnadore, age 85, of Alma, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The son of I. V. Varnadore and Irene Yawn Varnadore. He was born on January 8, 1935 in Alma. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Dewayne Varnadore and sister, Wynette Boatright.

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