Ms. Marie Dukes Taylor, age 55, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, June 01, 2023 at her residence. Ms. Taylor was born November 09, 1967, in Stewart Florida. She is preceded in death by her father, Israel Lafayette (I.L.) Dukes, and her husband, Jeffery Taylor. All her family said she enjoyed life to the fullest, enjoyed listening to music, and was definitely the life of the party where ever she was and she attended Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother, Ms. Ethel Toler Dukes of...

Mrs. Lavone Seebeck Leggett, age 76, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, June 01, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Leggett was born November 26, 1946, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Otto Seebeck and Cletia Smith Seebeck, and brothers, Kenneth Seebeck and Cornelius (Doc) Seebeck. She was a member of the Douglas Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed crafting, working in the garden, and tending to her flowers and she believed in family and loved...

Evelyn was born in Broxton, GA to Reason & Agnes Rowell on June 7.1930. She had to quit school in the 6th grade to help raise her brothers and sisters, and to help on the family farm. . She married Johnny L Miller on March 16, 1946 in Douglas, GA. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Tony’s Forest Hill Pharmacy for over 25 years. She enjoyed talking about faith in God, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to tell stories of days and...

Mrs. Karen Barnard Edge, age 68, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Edge was born July 05, 1954, in Jeff Davis County. Her parents, David Levi Barnard, Madie Lou Griffis, and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Karen was a simple person who enjoyed the little things in life, like sitting in a swing on a sunny day. She enjoyed fishing, reading, and listening to music and was very much a people person. She will be sadly missed...

Mrs. Sandra “Denise” Vaughn, age 49 of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1973, in Augusta, GA. Denise was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She loved her fur babies, Girl, and Boot Boot.   Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, Anthony Lee Kersey, sons, Joseph Davis and Colby Davis, daughter, Melinda Davis, sisters, Linda Evans Mullis (Wendell) and Heather McDaniel, brother, Chris Mullis, and one grandchild, Ruby...

Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Purvis, age 90, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, May 08, 2023, in Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Purvis was born July 21, 1932, in Appling County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evan C. Yawn and Ava Sapp Yawn, and her husband, Lamar Purvis. Ms. Dorothy was a ray of sunshine when she walked into the room, she enjoyed fellowshipping with people, and always had a sweet smile to give. She loved spending time in her garden tending to her flowers. Most of all she...

David Randall Thigpen March 4, 1960 — May 8, 2023 Anderson, SC David R. Thigpen, 63, of Anderson, died at his residence on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Winifred Elton Thigpen and the late Russell Thigpen. David retired from Michelin Tire Company after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid musician who enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Thigpen is survived by his mother, Winifred of Hazlehurst, GA; two...

Rev. Gary Eugene Robert, age 70, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2023. Rev. Roberts was born in Hazlehurst on December 5, 1952, to the late William Austin Roberts and Vera Hand Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dr. Don Roberts, and sister-in-law, Lorna Roberts. Words from his son Brett Roberts; "My Dad peacefully made his transition to heaven on May 5th, 2023, with his beloved wife Janet by his side. My Dad grew up on a farm with a...

David R. Thigpen, 63, of Anderson, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Winifred Elton Thigpen and the late Russell Thigpen. David retired from Michelin Tire Company after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid musician who enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Thigpen is survived by his mother, Winifred of Hazelhurst, GA; two daughters, Heather Squires (Jason) and Crystal Layton (Carl) both of Lake...

Mrs. Elizabeth Betty Cain, age 93, of Hazlehurst, died Friday, April 28th, 2023 at the Bacon County Hospital.   Mrs. Cain was born March 15th, 1930 in Jeff Davis County to the late Lott Herrington and the late Willie Lee Spell. She served as the Deputy Clerk of Superior Court for Jeff Davis County from 1964 to 1980. She was also an active member of Zoar Methodist Church in Baxley, Georgia, serving as pianist there for many years. She was a current member of First Methodist Church of...