Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2025

Charlotte Sinclair Davis, infant daughter of Payton Davis and Britney Burrows of Graham, GA, went home to be with the Lord on April 09, 2025.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Jacob and Christi Davis of Mershon. Maternal grandparents, Tim and Carrie Burrows of Alma. Several aunts and uncles, Braxton Burrows,...

Apr 8, 2025

Michael "Chad" Nipper, age 36, passed away suddenly April 08, 2025. He is the son of Angel Nipper Meeks and Lee Meeks of Nicholls, GA. He is preceded in death by his father, Mike Jones and sister, Taylor Fitchett.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Michael Nipper, Jr. and Noah Harrell, both...

Apr 4, 2025

Hayley Noel Graham, age 36, passed away at home on April 4, 2025, after an extended illness. She is the daughter of Donna Graham of Alma. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Judon Graham.

Survivors include her mother, Donna Graham; sister, Amber Graham; two aunts, Sharon Medders and Cathy Mims; nephew Kylan Graham; one...

Apr 1, 2025

Katherine Martin, age 92, passed away April 01, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health after a short illness. She is the daughter of the late Thelmedge Rowland and Myrtice Carter Rowland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Derrick Martin, grandson William Martin; one brother, Wilmer Rowland; three sisters Winifred Williams, Mildred Yarborough, and...

Apr 1, 2025

Theodore J. Miller, Jr from Alma, GA, passed away at his home on April 1, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1956, in Pawtucket, RI to the late Theodore John Miller, Sr and Shirley Mae Simpson Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Donnie Emory and James Miller and one...

Mar 29, 2025

Max Dwight Tillman, age 79, of Alma passed away Saturday March 29, 2025, in the Bacon County Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Wayne County and the son of the late Robert and Vannie Tillman. He was retired from CSX railroad after 42 years, a member of Big Creek Baptist Church, a volunteer firefighter, a...

Mar 28, 2025

James Shelton Lee

November 22, 1955 – March 28, 2025

James "Jabber" Shelton Lee, 69, of Nicholls, GA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. Born on November 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Eldridge Lee and Gwendolyn Taylor Starling, and the maternal grandson of...

Mar 25, 2025

Gloria Delores Sweat Dyal passed away on March 25, 2025, after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Jerald Thomas and Doris Knowles Creamer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Bobby Creamer, Jerry and Terry Thomas; one sister, Tammy Crowley; one son, Cliff Lee; one grandson, Cameron Lee.

Mar 25, 2025

Kenneth James Smith, Sr., age 68, passed away March 25, 2025, after a short illness. He is the son of the late James Eugene Smith and Alpha Omega Hare Smith.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter, to whom he was a loving and devoted father to, Kenneth Smith, Jr.(wife,Taylor) of Bristol, Rodney Hatcher of Alma, and...

Mar 23, 2025

Jennifer Marie Summerville, age 41, passed away on March 23, 2025, after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Timothy Scott Summerville and Leesa Annette Worthy Mattox of Alma, GA. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Jasmine Brooke Summerville; her maternal grandparents, Dale and June King and Charles Worthy;...

Mar 22, 2025

Melba Jean Slaughter passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, suddenly after a long list of illnesses. She was the daughter of the late James Edward Batten and Shirley Ann Manning Carter.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Kagy Slaughter, Jr. and her brother, Casey Batten.

She is survived...

Mar 22, 2025

On March 22, 2025, Leon Vickers, age 71 passed away in Alma, after an extended illness. Leon is the son of the late Jessie Vickers and Claudie Mae Marshall Vickers.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Hosea, Jessie, Dennis, and Alfred Vickers; two sisters Delphine Bennett and Josephine Robinson.

Mar 20, 2025

Charles Edward Hyers, age 64, passed away on March 20, 2025. He was born October 08, 1960, in Appling County to the late Howard Hyers and Eloise Johnson Hyers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Johnny Wade.

He is survived by his wife, Stella Dugan; one son, Colton Hyers; one...

Mar 15, 2025

Wayland Ray Walker was born at The Rock, GA, in Upson County, on his father's dairy farm. His official birthday was April 22, 1928, but since it was a home birth, the doctor, his mother, and his grandmother disagreed on the date (you should see all the mark-outs in the family Bible). So, we celebrated three days a year:...

Mar 13, 2025

Wanda Whitley, age 74, passed away on March 13, 2025, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Carl Sweat and Vera Ray Coleman.

Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her fiancé of thirty years, Edward Boatright; three sisters, Carolyn Magliazzo, Annette Batchelor, and Phyllis Vanover; two brothers Ronnie...

Mar 11, 2025

Dr. George Joel Williams, Jr, age 87, passed away on March 11, 2025, after a short illness. He is the son of the late George Joel Williams, Sr and Mary Ritchie Williams. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Marie Carter Williams.

He attended Mercer University, University of Georgia, and University of...

Mar 9, 2025

Jackie Harrison Williamson, age 79, passed away at his home on March 09, 2025. He is the son of the late George Harrison Williamson and Eloise Tanner Williamson. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Wendell Williamson.

Survivors include one daughter, Jacquelyn Williamson of Baxley, Ga; two nephews, Brad and Michael Williamson; and...

Mar 6, 2025

Grace Cothern, age 86 passed away at her home on March 06, 2025,after a short illness. She is the daughter of the late Alvin Cothren and Emma Taylor Cothren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Henry Cothern; son Larry Cothern; two granddaughters, Mandi and Wendi Cothern.

Survivors include one son, Jimmy...

Mar 1, 2025

William Tell Martin, age 44, of Bacon County, passed away in his home Saturday, March 01,2025, surrounded by so many that loved him.

During his sickness, his wife, parents, brothers and children were overcome with messages from those for whom William was a special force in their lives. He was endlessly generous and supportive – from encouraging...

Feb 26, 2025

Christopher Wayne Wilcox, age 53, passed away February 26, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness.  He was the son of the late Billy Wayne Wilcox and Feral Coleman Wilcox. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elijah and Vertice Coleman; paternal grandparents, Edwin and Alowe Wilcox; special aunt, Linda Coleman...