Obituary Listing

Feb 5, 2021

Lauris "Harriet" Ahl, of Alma, GA age 68, passed away after a short illness on February 5, 2021. Harriet was born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island on March 3, 1952, but had lived most of her life in Alma. She was daughter of the late William Elick Ahl and Gretchen Lewis Ahl, and preceded in death by her sister,...

Feb 5, 2021

Judith "Judy" Denise Boatright Hall, of Alma passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Jacksonville after a brief illness.

Judy was born in Bacon County on January 21, 1954 to Ulys Clifton Boatright and Odell Carter Boatright. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, James C. Boatright and...

Feb 3, 2021

Johnny Philip Tyre, Sr. age 72, of Mershon passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital after a brief illness.            Mr. Tyre was born in Bacon County on November 4, 1948 to Kennon L. Tyre, Sr. and Vera Cliett Tyre.

In addition to his parents he was precede in death by a daughter...

Jan 31, 2021

Timothy "Tim" Ray Stevens, age 47, of Alma passed away on January 31, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hugh & Carrie Stevens and maternal grandparents, Bobby & Louree Ward. Tim worked with the Union Millwrights and was a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Bacon...

Jan 31, 2021

William Alfred "Al" Lee, Sr., age 65, of Alma passed away suddenly on January 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bacon County on December 5, 1955 to Alfred Eugene "Sonny" Lee and Patricia Sharpe Lee.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Euguene Lee. Survivors include two...

Jan 31, 2021

Oralee Thornton, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at her residence on January 31, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Appling County on November 14, 1937 to Nathan Thornton and Lucy Lemacks Thornton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Oletha Andrews, granddaughter, Christina Crews, sister, Maudine Topolski and brother, Robert...

Jan 30, 2021

Wendell Eugene Taylor, age 63, of Alma passed away suddenly on January 30, 2021 at his residence. He was native of Duval County, Florida but had lived in Alma since 2005 He was son of the late Eugene Taylor and preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Taylor.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Ione Barber Taylor, two...

Jan 28, 2021

Mr. George William "Billy" Bagley, Sr. age 78, of Nicholls passed away peacefully at his residence on January 28, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born in Ware County on September 6, 1942 to George Grady Bagley and Julia Osteen Bagley. Mr. Bagley was one of the founding and owners of Mid South Feeds. He was a member...

Jan 24, 2021

Michael Horace Reaves aka 'Teddy Bear", age 66, of Alma passed away on January 24, 2021 at the Hospice House in Waycross after a short illness. He was born in Hanover County, North Carolina on November 17, 1954 to Horace Edgar Reaves and Barbara Ann Milligan Reaves.

Survivors include one daughter, Monica Britt of Elizabethtown, NC.; one...

Jan 20, 2021

Karen Jill Hunter, age 67, of Alma passed away at Twin Oaks Nursing Home on January 20, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born in Lea County, New Mexico and daughter of the late Glenn Vaught and Laverne Flowers Vaught. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lavonna, Vaught, Celia Vaught and Cynthia Vaught....

Jan 20, 2021

Jerry Dewayne Thomas, age 68, of Alma passed away on January 20, 2021 at coffee Regional Medical Center after a short illness.  He was born in Bacon County on December 20, 1952 to Gerald Thomas and Doris Knowles Creamer. Mr. Thomas was retired from Amoco Fabrics.

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

Jan 19, 2021

Betty Stewart, age 88, of Alma passed away on January 19, 2021 at her residence after a short illness. She was born in Coffee County on February 7, 1932 to Clyde Carter and Estelle Tanner Carter.

Mrs. Betty was retired from the Bacon County Concerted Services and a member of Campground Methodist Church.

In addition...

Jan 18, 2021

Virgil Estell Swain, age 70, of Alma passed away suddenly on January 18, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in Bacon County on August 10, 1950 to Estell Swain and Lucille Conwell Cothern. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Swain and Leonard Swain.

Survivors include his son, Nathan Swain;...

Jan 16, 2021

Annie Faye Hall, age 73, of Alma passed away on January 16, 2021 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Bacon County on July 8, 1947 to William Elmer Music and Dolly Jowers Music. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Willis Hall; one brother, William Denny Music; one sister, Denise...

Jan 15, 2021

Myrtice Deen, age 89, of Alma passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Bacon County on March 16, 1931 to Doc Turner and Martha Ann Rigdon Turner.  "Aunt Myrt", as she was known, was a homemaker and a lifelong member at...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary Clyde Rowland, age 78, of Alma passed away on January 15, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital after a short illness. Born in Coffee County on November 4, 1942 to Clyde Simpson Fowler and Gencie Hutto Fowler. She lived most of her life in Alma; was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and was a member of Southside Church...

Jan 15, 2021

Troy Lee Meeks, age 76, of Alma passed away on January 15, 2021 at the Bacon County Hospital after a short illness.He was born in Bacon County on June 1, 1944 to E. Z. Meeks and Clydie Mae Thomas Meeks. Mr. Meeks retired from Hazlehurst Mills; was a Board Member at Jeff Davis Credit Union and was a life...

Jan 13, 2021

Mary Jordan age 87, of Alma passed away on January 13, 2021 at Baptist Village after an extended illness.

Mrs. Mary was born in Coffee County on June 8, 1933 but had lived most of her life in Alma. She was daughter of the late Malcolm F. Meeks and Lala Miles Meeks and preceded in death by...

Jan 12, 2021

Jerry M. Miles, age 72, of Alma passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville after a short illness.

He was born in Bacon County on August 24, 1948 to James E. "Buck" Miles and Christine Turner Miles. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Leslie Miles. Mr. Jerry was retired...

Jan 11, 2021

Kim Holland, age 62, of Odum passed away on January 11, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Pierce County on June 27, 1958 to Edward Jordan and Greta Barnes Jordan.

Mrs. Holland is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Holland of Odum, three sons, Clay Holland (Stephanie) of Augusta, Cliff...