May 8, 2021

Ms. Linda Ashley Herrington, age 66, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, May 08, 2021 at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah.

Ms. Herrington was born July 20, 1954 in Telfair County.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Kennon Ashley and Mattie Etta Hall Ashley, husband, Osburn Kenneth Herrington.  She was a...

May 5, 2021

Ms. Emma Kea Wright, age 81, died Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at Coffee Regional Hospital in Douglas.

Ms. Wright was born July 31, 1939 in Coffee County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyman Abbott Kea and Vinnie Lee Herrin Kea, son, Richard Wayne Kea (Ricky), brothers, Richard Lee...

May 3, 2021

Kendall Dewayne Medders, age 41, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, May 03, 2021.

Mr. Medders was born November 04, 1979 in Bacon County.

He was a truck driver employed with Southeastern Freight and a member of Oakland Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his niece, Analiah Ellison.

Apr 19, 2021

Mr. Gary Allen Burkett, age 49, of   Denton, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Burkett was born October 21, 1971 in Douglas.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Burkett and Edna Levine Meeks Burkett, and brother, Freddie Burkett.  Gary was larger than life and was...

Apr 15, 2021

Mr. Jerry Donald Toumbleston, age 78, passed away early Thursday morning April, 15, 2021.

Mr. Toumbleston was born April 20, 1942 in Lumber City, Georgia; he was preceded in death by his parents, the late Wade Hampton Toumbleston and Velma Johnson Toumbleston. He was formerly employed by K-Mart and enjoyed gardening and collecting coins.

Apr 15, 2021

Mrs. Oveda Dianne Rowland, age 60, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mrs. Rowland was born February 24, 1961 in Jeff Davis County; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Daniel Davis and Avy Dolores Shumans Davis and a grandson, Zachary Douglas. She was a member of...

Apr 5, 2021

Mr. Don Wilkes, age 83, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, April 05, 2021 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma.

Mr. Wilkes was born December 19, 1937 in Telfair County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Paul Wilkes and Sarah Pittman Wilkes and his beloved wife, Geraldine Carter Wilkes.  He was formerly...

Apr 2, 2021

(HAZLEHURST, GA) 1st SGT. Donald Eschol Carr, USAR (RET.) 82, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Graveside funeral services with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery in Lumber City, GA. Pastor Andy Brownlee, William Vaught and Greg Senters will...

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Eloise Herndon Lynn, age 82, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Hazlehurst Court Care.

Mrs. Lynn was born May 01, 1938 in Jeff Davis County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Herndon and Ruby Rollins Herndon and her husband, Howard Lynn.  Ms. Lynn loved her...

Mar 30, 2021

Ms. Lisa Clifton Owens, age 39, of Hazlehurst, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021at her residence.

Ms. Owens was born September 02, 1981 in Jacksonville FL.  She is preceded in death by her father, James Edward Clifton Sr., brother, David D. Clifton and sister, Donna J. Ford.  She was formerly employed with...

Mar 26, 2021

Mrs. Nora Margaret Spivey Hughes Lewis, age 81, of Hazlehurst, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mrs. Lewis was born December 15, 1939 in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Willard Valdice Hughes, Joel W. Spivey and Cora Turner Spivey, brothers...

Mar 26, 2021

Mrs. Grace Evelyn Anderson, age 77, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home following an extended illness.

Mrs. Anderson was born March 16, 1944 in Baxley, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Hilton Lee Hesters and Mary Rentz Hesters, her husband, Homer Lamar Anderson, two sisters,...

Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Farmer, age 77, of Hazlehurst, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas.

Mrs. Farmer was born April 28, 1943 in Rutland Vermont and had resided in Hazlehurst since 1982. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Joseph Ryan and Blanche Elizabeth Julius, beloved...

Mar 19, 2021

Mrs. Edna Ann Newham Johnson, age 83, of Hazlehurst, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at her residence.

Mrs. Johnson was born January 03, 1938 in Jeff Davis County.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Newham and Ocie McEachin Newham, father of her children, Earl Johnson,  husband, Richard Taylor...

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Benjamin Cody Foskey, age 27, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Mr. Foskey was born October 19, 1993 in New London, Connecticut. He was a member of Covenant Church and was employed at the Walmart Distribution Center. He was also formerly employed by Diamond Cargo and other places as a...

Mar 9, 2021

David Earl Floyd, age 77, of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, March 09, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital under the care of Community Hospice.

Mr. Floyd was born April 11, 1943 in Wayne County. He is preceded in death by his parents,

DeRoy Floyd and Mamie Nalley Floyd, siblings, Frances...

Mar 7, 2021

Mrs. Mary Carolyn Lowery, age 80, passed away March 7, 2021 under the care of GHC Hospice after an extended illness.

Mrs. Lowery was born August 9, 1940 in Patterson, Georgia, but lived most of her life in Jeff Davis County.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Clarence Creech Sr. and Lois McCall Creech,...

Mar 3, 2021

Brandon Keith Rowell, age 34, of Hazlehurst, died Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at his residence.

Brandon was born September 19, 1986 in Coffee County. He is preceded in death by his father Stanley Keith Rowell, his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Elene Rowell and his maternal grandfather, Preston Crawford and uncle, Gary Crawford. He...

Mar 2, 2021

Jessica Ann Short, age 44, of Broxton, died Tuesday, March 02, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center.

Jessica was born November 20, 1976 in Keene New Hampshire. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Joseph Short Sr. and Donna Jean Nelson Short.

She was a housewife and was of...

Feb 27, 2021

Mr. Johnny Carroll Coleman, age 63, of Hazlehurst, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 unexpectedly in an accident.

Mr. Coleman was born March 03, 1957in Bacon County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Leve Coleman and Vertice Onelia Woodard Coleman, his infant son, Joseph Devin Coleman, sister, Linda Coleman Carson, niece,...