Jun 29, 2023

Ms. Joann Hughes McNeal, age 64, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Lumber City Nursing Home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice.

Ms. McNeal was born October 06 1958 in Jeff Davis County.

She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Onis Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers...

Jun 28, 2023

Mr. Allen Partin, age 55, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, with his family by his side.

Mr. Partin was born July 06, 1967 in Lakeland Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and Cecil Curtis Partin, and Elizabeth Harnage, and brother, Greg Partin.

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Joaquin Escalera age 53 of Denton, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Joaquin was born in Guanajato, Mexico to Mr. Donaciano Escalara Garcia and Mrs. Natalia Mares Contrera. Joaquin worked very hard to provide for his family. He had many talents in the work field such as landscaping...

Jun 22, 2023

Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, age 76 of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully at her residence.

Ms. Pearson was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a kind person and was very fond of spending time with her friends and family. Born and raised in Hazlehurst and was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in 1965. She...

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Jo Dukes, age 85 of Uvalda passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Mary was born in Screven, GA to the late Mr. Joseph Lee Groover and Mrs. Dalfie Evans Groover. Sweet. Loving and kind were words best used to describe Mary. She always had a smile and a helping hand...

Jun 16, 2023

Emelina Gamit Orcaz, age 86 of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home on June 16, 2023.

Mrs. Orcaz was born to the late Benito Gamit and Maria Reboya Gamit in the Philippines. She was loved by many, and her family will miss her dearly.

She is survived by her children; two sons, Armando...

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. Melvin Anthony (Tony) Hughes, age 75, of Lumber City, died Friday, June 09, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Hughes was born on June 18, 1947, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Mathew Hughes and Ella Faye Wheeler Hughes, son, Paul Varnadoe, grandson, Ethan Fordham, sisters,...

Jun 9, 2023

Ms. Juanita Findley Thompson, age 95, of Hazlehurst, died Friday, June 09, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Ms. Thompson was born on February 20, 1928, in Burke County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor Owens Findley and Hazel Norma Moseley Rogers, husband, Walter Wilson Thompson Sr., brother, Bobby O....

Jun 8, 2023

Richard Deas of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 8, 2023. He was born in Jeff Davis County on July 12,1946. Richard was the son of the late Mr. Wesley Deas and Mrs. Harriet King Deas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Deas and Harriet King Deas, brother and...

Jun 1, 2023

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...

Jun 1, 2023

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.

May 24, 2023

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...

May 17, 2023

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...

May 9, 2023

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...

May 8, 2023

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...

May 8, 2023

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...

May 5, 2023

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...

May 1, 2023

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...

Apr 28, 2023

Sherrie Herrington Davis, age 60 of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023.

Mrs. Davis was born to the late Mr. Cosby Herrington and Mrs. Margaret Dykes Herrington. She loved life and enjoyed many hobbies such as photography and decorating. She was very quiet, intelligent, and talented. She was a giving person, who loved...

Apr 28, 2023

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...