Jan 30, 2023

Mr. Edward Jackson Hughes, age 74, of Hazlehurst, died at his residence on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Mr. Hughes was born March 10, 1948, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Onis Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers, Hughes, Haynes, McNeal, sons, (twins) Edward Jackson Hughes Jr and Corey...

Jan 30, 2023

Candace Brandi Foskey Clotfelter, age 41, of Baxley, died Monday, January 30, 2023.

Ms. Clotfelter was born on January 08, 1982, in Jeff Davis County.

She is preceded in death by her father, Randall Foskey, and her maternal grandfather, Mr. R.A. Strickland.

She was formerly employed with Hardware Pizza...

Jan 28, 2023

Mr. Elzie Ray Houston, age 76, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Coffee Regional Hospital in Douglas.

Mr. Houston was born in Cairo Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elzie Ford Houston and Catherine Hazel Akridge, and his wife Iris Anne Houston.

He was a dedicated...

Jan 28, 2023

Ms. Vivian "Trish" Bohannon, age 62, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah.

Ms. Bohannon was born on October 21, 1960, in Avon Park Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Edward White Jr. and Violetta Clay Major. She was a Caretaker and attended...

Jan 26, 2023

(Charlie) Charles Edward Dukes, age 30, of Hazlehurst passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born June 06, 1992, and is preceded in death by his beloved grandpa, Israel Dukes, and his cousin James White.

Ask anyone who personally knew Charlie and they will all tell you one thing; that he lived...

Jan 26, 2023

Ms. Naomi Beaver Jacobs, age 89, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Ms. Jacobs was born on August 30, 1933 in Wayne County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Beaver and Anna Lee Rozier Woodcock, brothers, Curtis Beaver, Ardell Beaver, and Walker...

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Tex Ritter Brewer, age 77, of Lumber City passed away, after an extended illness, at Jeff Davis Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mr. Brewer was born to the late Mr.  Jack Brewer and Mrs. Frankie Lucille Hulett Brewer in Lumber City. He loved to hunt, fish, and watch western movies. He worked for Hazlehurst...

Jan 22, 2023

Ms. Bennie Jones Stapleton, age 77, of Lumber City, passed away peacefully, at Jeff Davis Hospital, Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Mrs. Stapleton was born on September 08, 1945, in Lumber City.

She was Valedictorian of the Lumber City High School class of 1963 and was the Secretary for Ocmulgee Academy for...

Jan 20, 2023

Ezelle Williams Stapleton, age 91, of Lumber City passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

Mrs. Stapleton was born to the late Vernon Dennis Williams and Annie Mae Mullis Williams. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a loving Christian woman and was always willing to lend a helping...

Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Garnto Cook, 86, of Lumber City passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia after a brief illness.

Mrs. Cook was born on March 21, 1936, in Eastman, Georgia. She is the daughter of the late Ivey and Mattie Garnto. Mrs. Cook was a devoted...

Jan 16, 2023

Catherine Ann Creamer, age 70, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at Jeff Davis Hospital.

Mrs. Creamer loved the GA Bulldogs and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph B. Simpson and Dorothy Pearl Towns Simpson, husband, James (Brother) Creamer, brothers, Jimmy Akins, and James Simpson, and sister,...

Jan 16, 2023

Mr. Roy Allen Conner, age 82, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at Hazlehurst Court Care.

Mr. Conner was born September 16, 1940, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Conner, and Annie Bell Corley Conner, a brother, Willis Conner, and brother-in-law, Robert (Bob)...

Jan 16, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Partin, age 71, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, January 16, 2023, at her residence.

Ms. Partin was born on July 26, 1951 in Valdosta.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Harnage, Verdie Alma Powell Harnage, husband, Cecil C. Partin, and son, Greg Partin, sister, Thelma Edmonson and...

Jan 14, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Joyce "Joy" Merritt, 71, left this world for her eternal reward on Saturday, January 14, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her absence leaves a void that no one else can fill. Her presence was larger than life and those that knew her were better for it.

She...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. James Edwin Dykes, age 87, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Hazlehurst Court Care.

Mr. Dykes was born on April 06, 1935, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Colquitt Dykes and Evie Hayes Dykes, two sons, James Tracey Dykes and Anthony...

Jan 12, 2023

Mrs. Debra Ann Adams, age 66, of Hazlehurst, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Adams was born on April 07, 1956, in Lyons, Georgia.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Murray & Janie Mae Jackson Murray, and husband, Willard...

Jan 12, 2023

Merleen Hamm Shumans, age 94, of Hazlehurst died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. She was born September 30, 1928, in Baxley.

Per her wishes, Rev. Jeffery Spell will officiate a private family and friends graveside service at Graham United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Shumans was a long-serving member...

Jan 11, 2023

Coleman James Bohannon, age 10 of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at the Children's Hospital of Atlanta after an extended illness of Leukemia.

Coleman was born to Mr. James Darren Bohannon and Mrs. Lisa Allagood Bohannon of Hazlehurst, GA.

He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Dewitt Bohannon, and maternal...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. J.L. Rentz, age 96, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mr. Rentz was born on February 22, 1926, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Lott Rentz Sr. and Fodia Rain Cain Rentz, his wife, Lurene Summerlin Rentz,...

Jan 9, 2023

Ms. Edna Livingston Dixon, age 89, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, January 09, 2023, in the Lumber City Nursing Home.

Ms. Dixon was born on December 10, 1933, in Towns.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Candler Clark Livingston and Ida Grace Livingston, and her husband, Alfred Dean Dixon.

She...