Mr. Wayne “Suitcase” Simpson, age 72, of Waycross, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.   Mr. Simpson was born February 07, 1949 in Montgomery County and is preceded in death by his parents, Grady Simpson and Eudelle Conner Simpson, two brothers, Gene  (Lucille) Simpson and Hugh (Jackie) Simpson, dear friend, Wayne Moseley and his family. He was a member of the Montgomery County graduating class of 1967, a retired Recreation Director and was employed by the State of Georgia...

Ms. Wilma Grace Creech, age 93, of Hazlehurst, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 after a short illness under the care of Community Hospice at Jeff Davis Hospital.   Ms. Creech was born September 15, 1927 in Laurens County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Hester and Neta Browning Hester; three sisters, Estelle Cone, Vera Pittman, and Myrle Shoemaker; two brothers, Horace Hester, Jr. and Paul Hester; grandson, Paul Creech, and her husband, Robert (Bob) Creech. Ms. Creech...

Tammy Denmark, age 58, of Hazlehurst died Saturday, June 05, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.   Tammy was born January 08, 1963 in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Gene Denmark and Wanda Norman and sister, Diane Hyers. Tammy always had a strong work ethic and was a fighter during her illness till the very end. She always had a smile and always would said “I Love You” when departing your company. She was formerly employed with Jeff...

Barbara Jo May Powell   Mrs. Barbara Powell, age 82, of Brunswick Ga., died Monday, May 31, 2021 at her sons residence.   Mrs. Powell was born October 31, 1938, in Baxley Georgia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Della May, and son Johnny Johnson, Mrs. Powell retired from Amoco Fabric, enjoyed the outdoors, Fishing, Reading and her flowers.   She is survived by her sons, Eddie Johnson of Dallas TX. and Jeff Johnson of Brunswick; five grandchildren,...

Mrs. Colleen Woods, age 87, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at her daughters residence.   Ms. Woods was born December 01, 1933 in Coffee County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Theodore Caves and Beatrice Stone Caves,  husband, J.B. Woods, grandson, Travis Woods, sisters, Dorothy Shroulder, Bobby Jean McKinnon, Jeanette Horne and brother, J.T. Caves. Ms. Woods was a Master Seamstress, loved beautiful flowers and bird watching, loved to put puzzles...

Rev. Steve Toler, age 64, of Hazlehurst died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro.   Mr. Toler was born August 11, 1956 in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Randolph Toler and Lucy Jane Taylor Toler, and brother, Glenn Toler. Mr. Toler’s heart was being a God called Preacher and Pastor, but his trade was being a Mechanic at his Shop known as Tolers Garage. Mr. Toler also served as County Commissioner for two terms, was...

  Gavino Barrera-Ruelas, age 43, of Hazlehurst, died May 28, 2021.   Gavino was born October 03, 1977 in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Barrera Alvarez and Juana Ruelas Ortega. He was a Barber by trade and was of the Catholic Faith.   Survivors include his son, Abraham Barrera De La Mora; daughter, Hadassah Barrera Sabillon; brothers, Enrique Barrera, Jose Barrera, Rafael Barrera, Emmanuel Barrera; sisters, Maria De La Luz,...

Mrs. Ruth Walters McNeal, age 82, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her residence.   Mrs. McNeal was born March 04, 1939 in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arley Kermit Walters and Myrtle Schell Walters Wildes, step-father, Clyde Wildes and brother, Alton Walters. Mrs. McNeal was an advid flower gardner, she loved landscaping her yard, which always looked like something out of a magazine. She will sadly be missed by her family and all that...

Mr. Raleigh “Bo” Wilcox Sr., age 93, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.   Mr. Wilcox was born November 07, 1927 in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A. Wilcox and Missie Creamer Wilcox, and wife, Ruby Lou Lewis Wilcox, whom he was married to for 68 years, his daughter Peggy Ray, his sister Lucille Hutchinson, brothers Edward Wilcox, Odis Wilcox, James Wilcox, Buford (Shorty) Wilcox and Theo (Johnny Wilcox). He...

Ms. Carolyn Beckworth Lynn, age 86, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, May 14, 2021 at Serenity Hospice Center in Dublin. For the last two plus years, she has resided at Pineland Personal Care Home in Hazlehurst. Ms. Lynn was born October 12, 1934, in Appling County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Allie Mae Taylor Beckworth; husband, Roger Lynn; mother-in-law, Hazel Lynn Harrell; her Beckworth brothers: Thomas (Norma Jean), Langford (Carol), Richard, Earl, Carroll, Ralph,...