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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 16, 2026

Karen Elizabeth Jones, age 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

She was born on July 6, 1957, in Hazlehurst, to the late J.R. and Genelle Hughes. She was a native and lifelong resident of Hazlehurst. She was Christian by faith and attended Bible Baptist Church. She found great happiness in...

Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Henry Rabun Beasley, age 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Jeff Davis Hospital.

He was born on December 2, 1938, near Cobb Creek in Lyons, Georgia to the late Henry Beasley and Alene Phillips Beasley. Mr. Rabun was the founder and owner/operator of Beasley Timber Company in Hazlehurst, a business he established in 1969 and...

Jul 3, 2026

Mrs. Amanda Lightsey Varnadoe, age 39, of Lumber city, passed away July 03, 2026, at St Joseph's Hospital in Savannah.

Amanda was born on December 07, 1986, in Toombs County.

She was previously employed by Jeff Davis County Board of Education in the High School Lunchroom; a member and attended Hazlehurst Church of...

Jun 26, 2026

Ms. Mollie Virginia Floyd, age 72, of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at the residence of her sister Bessie Trowell.

Ms. Floyd was born on August 24, 1953, in Tampa Florida, the daughter of the late Hoke Newell and Mollie Mills Newell.

She found happiness in simple things, whether she was...

Jun 22, 2026

Ms. Eloise Sinclair Ulsh, age 96, of Snipesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at The Preston at Douglas Senior Living.

Eloise was born on November 25, 1929, in Snipesville to the late Arlie Isham Sinclair and Anna Lou White Sinclair. She lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Florida and established a successful...

Jun 7, 2026

Mr. David Joe Bohannon, age 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, June 07, 2026, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. David was born on June 30, 1956, in Jeff Davis County to the late Isaac Hiram Bohannon and Lottie Powers Bohannon.

He was known as a Simple Man that worked hard all...

Jun 7, 2026

Mr. Berney Jack "B.J." Hand, age 76, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home under the care of Coastal Hospice. He made medical history being the longest surviving LVAD patient and the second person to ever receive one.

He was born on July 25, 1949, in Hazlehurst to the late...