The Baxley News-Banner

The Baxley News-Banner holds the distinction of being the oldest business in Baxley, having been established in 1884 by Warren P. Ward from Douglas, initially named the Baxley Banner. Starting in 1885, it became the primary source for most official county announcements. In 1902, the Baxley Banner acquired the Appling County News from A.M. Cool, leading to its current name, The Baxley News-Banner. In 1940, the publication expanded further by purchasing the Baxley Herald from Carr McLemore.

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Joseph Henry Devereaux

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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.
Royce Yawn

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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.
Janice Lee Watson

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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.
Barbara Ann Williams Thomas

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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.
Arnie Sue Crosby

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

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.
Honoring our Mothers

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so I thought I would shed some light on the subject matter. Mothers are the cradle of life, and God gave us the amazing gift of being able to grow and bring forth life in our bodies. It is a sacrifice of love and honor to do so. Mother’s Day is set aside to honor the joy of motherhood and for the family to give honor to the matriarch of the family. It has always been the tradition to honor the elder matriarch of the family.
LEGAL NOTICES FOR 05-07-2025

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN L SEASE DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-46 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: whom it may concern: ERNESTINE MONIQUE WHITAKER has petition for ERNESTINE MONIQUE WHITAKER to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of JOHN L SEASE deceased. of said county.
Weekly Cartoon

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner
Our dialect is perfect

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

I’ve heard it for the better part of my life. When I travel across this great country, I tend to get “the look.” You know. The one where people look at you and automatically know you are from the south after words come from your mouth. “Where you from… Texas or Georgia?” Georgians, especially us South Georgians, have our own way of communicating. We have a tendency to combine and abbreviate. The ultimate example is “y’all”. Isn’t it perfect? Who wants to say “you all” anyway?
The Power of The Little d

3 days ago | baxleynewsbanner.com | Jamie Gardner

In contemplating our current state of affairs, and the fact that we have come to the end of our tax season it has made me wonder as a nongovernmental, self-employed taxpayer am I being served by the public sector or am I serving the public sector? April 9 is Tax Freedom Day. That is the date which the average American has worked long enough to pay all tax obligations – local, state and federal.