Obituaries

Oct 31, 2017

Ms. Juanita Elaine Snell passed away, October 31, 2017. Funeral Services for Ms. Snell will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11 A.M. at Greater Faith Temple Church of God in Christ on Nails Ferry Road. Burial will be in Morgan Chapel Cemetery, Graham, GA.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10th from 5pm...

Jun 19, 2017

It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mother Willie Lee Davis Allen, 88 passed on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, GA. Visitation: Friday, June 23, 2017 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, located at 26 Northside St. in Baxley (5:00 -...

Jun 12, 2017

Mr. George Holmes It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. George Holmes, 87 passed on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Appling Healthcare Hospital in Baxley, GA. Visitation: Friday, June 16, 2017 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, located at 26 Northside Street, Baxley, Georgia. (5:00 -...

Jun 4, 2017

Bishop Lucious C. Rogers, 76 of Baxley, GA. passed on Sunday morning, June 4, 2017 at the St. Vincent's Healthcare in Jacksonville, FL. Visitation: Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Greater St. Matthews the Faithful Church located at 808 Hundreds Road in Baxley, GA. (5:00 - 7:00 PM). Funeral Service: Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the 1st Pleasant Hill Missionary...

May 15, 2017

Alvin Vincent Chance departed this life on May 15, 2017 at his home in Springfield, Georgia. Alvin, who was affectionately known to some as Vint, Vince, Driver, and to many others as Champ, was born on May 31, 1974 to the late Alvin and Dr. Vivian Williams Chance. He attended the public schools in Baxley, Georgia and graduated from Appling...

May 13, 2017

Mr. Larry Banks It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Larry Banks passed on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his residence in Baxley, GA. Visitation: Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the St. Matthews the Faithful Church located at 808 Hundreds Rd., Baxley (10:00 - 11:00 AM). Funeral Service:...

May 11, 2017

Mr. Steven "Stick" Pearsey was born August 24, 1975 to Vernard J. Pearsey, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Hood Pearsey. He transitioned from this life on May 12, 2017. Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents - Wesley Lumer Pearsey, Johnny Mae Moody, Rooservelt Hood, Sr., Laura Mae Hood; sister - Stacey Pearsey; niece and nephew -Tyia and Tyon Hunt....

May 8, 2017

It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Marlon Earl Spearmon, 48 passed on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia, GA. Service: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Mizpah Missionary Baptist Church, 3553 Piney Bluff Road - Baxley, Georgia - 11:00 A.M. Marlon Spearmon...

May 4, 2017

Ms. Lillie Mae Williams It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Lillie Mae Williams, 98 passed on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Appling County Pavilion in Baxley, GA. Visitation: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home Chapel, 26 Northside Street. - Baxley, Georgia from...

Apr 26, 2017

District Missionary Malisse W. Brinson District Missionary Malisse W. Brinson, 88 of Baxley, GA. passed on Wednesday, April 26th at the Pavilion in Baxley, GA In lieu of flowers, the family request monetary donations be made in Ms. Brinson's name to: Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion % Pavilion Activity Department 301 E. Tollison Street Baxley, Georgia 31513 The family will...

Apr 22, 2017

Mr. Robert Fillmore of Metter, GA. passed on Saturday, April 22nd at the Candler County Hospital in Metter, GA Mr. Fillmore was the brother of the late Ms. Catherine Fillmore Bell and the uncle of Kutonya King, Katrina Foster and Kenneth Barron of Baxley, Georgia. Sisters: Shirley and Patsy. Brothers: Richard and Curly. Memorization will be by cremation and the...

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Lee Norman passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, Georgia. He was born May 27, 1950 to the late James Kennedy and Esther Norman in Abbeville, South Carolina. Jimmy received his education in the Abbeville School System. He served in the National Guard for many years. He was also employed at...

Apr 16, 2017

Mrs. Alice Forshia Davis Mrs. Alice Forshia Davis, 95 of Baxley, GA. passed on Sunday, April 16th at her residence in Baxley, GA Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church, 644 North Main St. - Baxley, Georgia from 5-7 PM. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Thankful New Jersey Baptist Church, 644 North...

Apr 5, 2017

Mrs. Martha Jane Sailem was the daughter of the late M. P. Matthews, Sr. and Lucille Matthews. Martha was born in Lincolnton, Georgia on December 5, 1944. Martha was a member of the St. James AME Church for many years and served faithfully on the Usher's Board until her health failed. She loved her children and grandchildren and she never...

Mar 25, 2017

Funeral Service for Mrs. Mittie Byrd Dickerson will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, 11:00 AM at the Rachel Missionary Baptist Church in Baxley, GA. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the C.M. Brown Funeral Home, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Funeral Procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10:15 AM. (26...

Mar 19, 2017

Sunday morning, March 19, 2017, Mr. Roland Hayward Rooks was called to be with his Heavenly Father. Mr. Rooks was born December 29, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Althia and Henrietta C. Rooks of Appling County, Georgia. Mr. Rooks attended and graduated from Baxley Training School in Baxley. He married his beloved wife of 60 years, Annie Bea,...

Feb 17, 2017

Ms. Hazel Williams It is with deepest sympathy that the staff of the C.M. Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Ms. Hazel Williams who passed on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA. Funeral Service: Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the First Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 70 Pleasant Hill Church Rd. - Baxley,...

Jan 27, 2017

Mr. Ernest Lee Clemons was born on July 4, 1948 to the late Rufus White and Easter Thomas. He attended and graduated from Appling County High School. He was a faithful employee at Hazlehurst Mills for 36 years. He was affectionately known by his CB name "Kool Hand Luke." He was loved by everyone who knew him. Ernest entered into...

Jan 24, 2017

Ms. LaShonda Jackson Ms. LaShonda Jackson of Baxley passed on Tuesday, January 24th at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Jackson's parents are Clifton and Johnnie Mae Jackson of Baxley, Georgia. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the New Jerusalem Church, 72 MLK Avenue - Baxley, Georgia - 1:00 P.M. Public Viewing: Friday, January 27, 2017 at the...

Jan 11, 2017

MR. DEWITT GIBBS Mr. DeWitt Gibbs of Baxley passed on Wednesday, January 11th at the Appling Healthcare Pavilion. Memorial Service: Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Surrency Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Burkett Street - Surrency, Georgia - 1:00 P.M. Per Mr. Gibbs' request he has been cremated. Previous Events Service Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:00 PM -...