Jamie Gardner

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Joseph Henry “Joe” Devereaux, 83, of Surrency passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia and surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Devereaux was born April 14, 1942 in Surrency to the late Gus Devereaux and the late Henrietta Ridgedill Devereaux. Joe graduated in 1959 from Surrency High School and retired from CXS Railroad in 1991.

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Royce Yawn, 86, of Bristol passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at The Pavilion in Baxley. Mr. Yawn was born April 27, 1939, in Hazlehurst to the late George Clinton (Bossy) Yawn and the late Georgia Mae (Carter) Yawn. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the VFW Club. He worked as a truck driver for Bax Steel and a dependable and dedicated employee of BRY Farms. Mr. Yawn is preceded in death by seven sisters and six brothers. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Frances D.

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Janice Lee Watson, 60, of Odum passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Southeast Georgia Health in Brunswick. Mrs. Watson was born November 29, 1964 in Lewiston, NY to the late James Harbison and the late Marilyn Lozzi Harbison. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Watson was a dedicated nurse who cared for patients with special needs and was the Resident Service Director for At Home Senior Living.

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Ms. Barbara Ann Williams Thomas was born on March 14, 1947, to the late Frank and Tommie Williams. She was the youngest of twelve children, a bright light in a large, loving family. She departed this life on May 3, 2025, in Alma, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion. Barbara was educated in the Appling County School System and proudly graduated from Appling County High School.

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Mrs. Arnie Sue Crosby, 75, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at McRae Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1949, in Appling County to the late Herbert and Orita Thomas. Mrs. Crosby was a lifelong Appling County resident and a retired employee with Douglas and Harper. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and a devoted wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Crosby, and siblings, Jim Thomas, Gail Hollifield, Lajuan Perry, and Janie Baxley.