Dr. Sidney Phillip Johnson, 86, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, at his home. Known to many people as “Doc,” he was born on February 2, 1936, in Butts County, Georgia, to Spencer and Lucile Johnson, their only child.  Doc was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Nathan Fleming of Arlington, Virginia; and Honey, his cherished dachshund of more than 20 years. He is survived by his daughter, Michele Fleming of Arlington; his son,...

Mr. Jamie Lavon (Tiny) Nipper, age 49, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, at his residence, November 28, 2022.   Mr. Nipper was born November 20, 1973, in Coffee County and is preceded in death by his father, Terry Thomas. He was truly an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, raising, and taking care of his chickens, turkeys, and his goats.   Survivors include his wife, Destiny Nicole Bohannon Nipper of Hazlehurst; sons, Jevin Nipper of Hazlehurst and Axel Nipper of Hazlehurst;...

Mr. Hugh Blanton (Blan) Williams, age 70, of Hazlehurst, died at his residence, Monday, November 28, 2022.   Blan was born June 29, 1952, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Blanton Williams and Jean Dennard Williams, and his son, Joseph Joshua Williams. He was formerly employed with the City of Hazlehurst as their Water and Sewer Superintendent for 30-plus years and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst. He was truly an Outdoorsman, he...

  Mr. Roy Everett Roberson, age 79, of Hazlehurst, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.   Mr. Roberson was born November 09, 1943, in Snipesville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie Vernon Roberson and Ruby Williams Roberson, son, Rusty Roberson, and brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Faye Roberson. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed taking care of his farm animals. He was a simple Man, a man of few words, but his actions always...

  Mrs. Iris Anne Houston, age 76, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Cairo, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.   Mrs. Houston was born in Cairo on August 08, 1946. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Thomas (GT) Harrell and Alma Rosebud Andrews Harrell. She was a true Homemaker, she loved spending time with her family, she enjoyed arranging floral pieces, and taking good care of her two special kitties, Splenda and Truvy.   Survivors...

  Mr. Robert R. Powell, age 91, of Lumber City, died at his residence on Saturday, November 19, 2022.   Mr. Powell was born December 01, 1930, in Jacksonville Ga. He is preceded in death by his wife, Othella Owens Powell, parents, Henry Foster Powell and Eliza Mathis Powell, siblings, Imogene Shumans, Inez Hipps, Billie Faye Knowles, Henry Foster Jr., and James W. Powell. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict, an entrepreneur, and a...

Miss Anwen Mist VanHorne, age 8, of Denton passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA.   Anwen was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 23, 2013 to Alexander VanHorne and Shannon Crawford. Anwen was a sweet and loving little girl. She especially enjoyed her mother singing to her. Her favorite song was Once Upon A December.     Anwen is survived by her mother, Shannon Crawford; her father, Alexander VanHorne;...

Mr. Gary Dale Bowman, of Lumber City, died Friday, November 18, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Bowman was born May 26, 1953, in Cookeville Tennessee. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed his service and travel so much, that he retired with 18 years plus of service and attended the Lumber City Methodist Church. Gary loved watching movies on television and listening to music. He was talented in many areas around the house; a great handyman.   Survivors...

Mr. Michael Anthony Merritt, age 55, of Patterson, formerly of Hazlehurst, died Friday, November 12, 2022, at his residence. Mike was born November 18, 1966, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Sue Merritt, maternal grandparents, Lucille and Red Jump, Raymond and Wilma Carelock, and paternal grandparents, Alonzo and Gladys Merritt. He was a bus driver who retired from the Appling County Board of Education and a New Life Apostolic Church...

Mr. Jason B. Mills, age 40, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, November 03, 2022, at Jeff Davis Hospital.   Jason was born April 01, 1982 in Dothan AL. Jason was a 2001 Honor Graduate of Jeff Davis High School and was voted to receive the 2002 Citizen of the Year award presented by the Hazlehurst Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce. He volunteered at the Jeff Davis Primary School with a program designed to help young children learn to read. Jason was an avid sports fan. He could tell...