Archie J. Connell
Oct 20, 2026
Mr. Archie J. Connell, age 86, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center.
He was born on August 8, 1940, in McRae to the late Marvin Connell and Mattie Mae Prickett Connell. He had been a resident of Hazlehurst since 1965 and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He proudly served his...
Susan Catherine Ely
Oct 19, 2026
Susan Catherine Ely, age 68, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, peacefully at home.She was born on June 18, 1958, in Elizabeth, New Jersey and had resided in Freehold, New Jersey prior to settling in Hazlehurst 8 years ago.Susan worked as an administrator at Centre State Hospital in Freehold for 17 years until she retired in 2016.
She...
Patricia Mead
Oct 19, 2026
Patricia Mead, age 85, of Hazlehurst, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at the Pavillion in Baxley under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
She was born on New Year's Day, 1941, in Blountstown, Florida, to the late William Donaldson Nelson and Addie Mae Burch Nelson. Growing up, she moved often due to her dad's...
Wanda Faye "Pat" Williams
Oct 11, 2026
Wanda Faye “Pat” Williams, age 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation in Vidalia.She was born on September 30, 1947, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, to the late George Clifford Creech and Doris Fletcher Creech.As a young girl, Pat attended Union Springs Baptist Church where she was saved and baptized. Later, she...
Wilma McCarty Rowell
Oct 3, 2026
Mrs. Wilma McCarty Rowell, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia.
She was born on February 20, 1942, in Lyons, Georgia to the late John and Lexie Bell McCarty. Wilma was a lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and was affectionately known by many as “the Avon Lady,” a role she proudly...
Clifford Wayne Stapleton
Oct 1, 2026
Mr. Clifford “Wayne” Stapleton, age 76, of Lumber City, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
He was born on December 24, 1949, in Hazlehurst to the late Emmett and Ezelle Stapleton. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam conflict on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He...
Carolyn Settles
Sep 15, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Settles, age 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on April 26, 1939, in Eastman to the late Milton D. Coleman and Winnie Stevens Coleman. Carolyn had been a resident of Hazlehurst for more than 45 years and was a member of Philadelphia Church of God...
Josephine "Josie" McRae Hays
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Josephine “Josie” McRae Hays, age 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away at her residence, Monday, September 14, 2026, under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Mrs. Hays was born on November 08, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Robert Earl McRae and Doreatha Varnadore McRae. She had a sweet disposition and found joy in the simple things in life....
Chad S. Hayslip
Aug 27, 2026
Mr. Chad S. Hayslip, age 51, of Hazlehurst GA, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville under the care of Coastal Hospice.
He was born on June 3, 1975, at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky to the late James Earl Hayslip, Jr. and Carolyn Evans Sorber. He was a resident of Hazlehurst and previously worked as a...
Eugene Sellers
Aug 26, 2026
Mr. Eugene Sellers, age 80, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mr. Sellers was born on February 16, 1946, in Hazlehurst. He was the son of the late Willie Sellers and Willie Mae Cooner Sellers.
He was a Veteran of the United States National Guard and was employed with Hazlehurst Mills...
Luther Franklin Watts Sr.
Aug 24, 2026
Mr. Luther Frank Watts Sr., age 68, of Eastman, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at his residence, under the care of Family Hospice.
He was born on May 02, 1958, in Plant City FL. He was the son of the late Luther Burtrum Watts and Zella Pearl Buckins Watts. He was retired from Amercord and was a member of Quitman...
Raymond Allen Hancock
Aug 22, 2026
Raymond Allen Hancock, age 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
He was born on June 9, 1947, in Macon, Georgia to the late Allen Hancock and Mae Evelyn Standridge Hancock. He was a veteran and proudly served as part of the Big Red One in Vietnam. He was married to the love of his life, Pauline,...
Charlotte Lorraine Dukes
Aug 17, 2026
Charlotte Lorraine Dukes, beloved baby girl of Tesia and Billy Dukes, was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Though she never took her first breath, she filled her family’s lives with love beyond measure.
In addition to her parents, Charlotte is survived and cherished by her big sisters, Clara AnnaGrace Dukes...
Ray Cliett Smith
Aug 16, 2026
Mr. Ray Cliett Smith, age 64, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his home, under the care of Coastal Hospice.
He was born on November 21, 1961, in Douglas to the late Grady Vasco Smith and Marie Willene Hesters Smith. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Hazlehurst Church...
Judy Herrington Ciccimaro
Aug 15, 2026
Mrs. Judy Herrington Ciccimaro, age 68, of Enterprise, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her residence under the care of Enhabit Hospice.
Born on January 24, 1958, in Hazlehurst, Georgia, Judy was the daughter of the late Alvin Herrington and Margie Carnes. She proudly served seven years in the United States Army. She was also preceded in death...
David Wooten
Aug 2, 2026
Mr. David Wooten, age 74, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
He was born on May 1, 1952, to the late B.B. Wooten, Jr. and Margaret Canady Wooten. After graduating from Jeff Davis High School in 1970, he attended the University of Georgia and then went on to earn his law degree from South Texas College of...
Thomas Fulton Hughes
Jul 29, 2026
Mr. Thomas Fulton Hughes, Sr., age 81, of Glenwood, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence.
Fulton was born on July 14, 1945, in Jeff Davis County to the late Onis Fulton Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers Hughes.
He was a Truck Driver, enjoyed the outdoors, and in his younger years loved fishing. He enjoyed working in his yards, watching...
Luke James Collins
Jul 28, 2026
Luke James Collins, Sr., age 46, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.
He was born on September 11, 1979, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Karl Collins and Michelle Ely Hughes. He moved to Hazlehurst with his family at a young age, where he spent most of his life. He worked as...
Earline Varnadoe Steadham Buttrem
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Earline Varnadoe Steadham Buttrem, age 98, of Lumber City, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at The Woods at Lumber City skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Earline was born on December 11, 1927, in McRae to the late Earl and Lettie Mae Smith Varnadoe. She was raised in Telfair County before making her home in Cliftondale, Georgia, in the...
Kenneth Williams
Jul 18, 2026
Kenneth Marlin Williams, age 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst under the care of Georgia Hospice Care.
He was born on February 19, 1948, in Jeff Davis County, to the late A.J. Jr. and Ruth Williams. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County. He served in the...