May 6, 2025

Mr. Allen Jerome Linebarger, age 56, of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Linebarger was born on August 31, 1968, in Hazlehurst where he lived most of his life. At the age of 12, he survived a serious bicycle accident that changed the course of his life. He spent a...

Apr 25, 2025

Mr. Thil Dean Colson, age 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Jeff Davis Hospital.

Dean was born on August 09, 1958, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Mary Colson, brothers, Rodger Colson, Gleen Colson and Kennith Colson.

He was...

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. John Clifford Ryles, better known to his family and friends as JC, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Ryles was born March 02, 1941, in Jeff Davis County where he was raised and lived his whole life. He met his beloved wife, Carolyn, at a candy...

Apr 16, 2025

Ms. Lelia Holton Carter, age 83, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her residence.

Ms. Lelia was born October 12, 1941, in Bacon County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Holton and Thelma White Holton, husband, Orean "Bo" Carter, daughter, Sheila Elaine Carter, sisters, Kaye Bodie, Collene...

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Alonzo Cheryl Merritt, better known as A.C., age 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, April 07, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas.

A.C. was born on October 29, 1946, in Coffee County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alonzo Merritt and Gladys Jackson Merritt, his son, Mike Merritt,...

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Abel Cabrera, age 51, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

He was born on September 1, 1973 in Las Balsas, Guerrero, Mexico. He was a dedicated and hardworking individual who cherished his family and had a special affection for his beloved dogs, Punchi and Zuma. Known for his warm sense of...

Mar 24, 2025

Mr. John Douglas Looney, age 82, of Rochester, N.Y.,  passed away March 24, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Looney was born on March 31, 1942, in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a hard worker who was very successful and achieved all the goals he set for himself, graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology...

Mar 23, 2025

Mrs. Joy Keller Peebles, age 91, of Alpharetta, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center.

She was born June 11, 1933 in Abbeville, Alabama to the late Charles Spurgeon and Eunice Byrd Oldacre Keller. She grew up in Abbeville and later attended college at Auburn University. She married Grover...

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. Billy Frank Gay, age 76, of Uvalda, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia.

He was born on February 17, 1949 in Denton to the late Clyde and Cleomon McLeod Gay. He was raised in Jeff Davis County and became a lineman at the age of 18...

Mar 19, 2025

Dylan Tray Brown, age 18, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Dylan was born on January 09, 2007, in Savannah, Georgia and lived in Jeff Davis County all his life. He attended the Jeff Davis County School System and was currently employed by Pilgrim's Pride in Douglas working in sanitation and was an...

Mar 17, 2025

Rev. Albert "Al" Butler, age 70, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 17, 2025, at Lumber City Nursing Home with his family by his side.

He was born on February 07, 1955, in Rutherford NC., and was preceded in death by his parents, Boyce Albert Butler and Eugenia Lavender Butler.

After his education, he...

Mar 15, 2025

Mrs. Anita Gayle Murray, age 69 of Roberta, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home.

She was born on January 31, 1956 in Port Neches, Texas. After graduating from high school, she joined the United States Air Force where she met her husband in Alexandria, Louisiana. Their family traveled with the Air...

Mar 7, 2025

Mrs. Linda Thornton Burkett, age 62, of Hazlehurst, passed away on March 07, 2025, at Houston Medical in Warner Robins.

Mrs. Burkett was born on February 01, 1963. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. Thornton and Loree Parlor Thornton, and her husband, Willie Burkett.

She was a native and lifelong...

Feb 27, 2025

Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Varnadoe, age 89, of Lumber City, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas.

She was born on August 17, 1935 in McRae to the late Randolph Leroy and Essie Stallworth Brewer. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lumber City and a member of...

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Glenn Chavis, age 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home.

Glenn was born on April 10, 1958 to the late Fred and Mary Kersey Chavis. He was a native and lifelong resident of Hazlehurst. He was a Jack of all trades and especially enjoyed working on small motors....

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Billy Ogilvie, age 82, of Jackson, formerly of Hazlehurst, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Ogilvie was born on May 25, 1942, in Jeff Davis County.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elois Ogilvie and Marie Beall, and brothers, Halden L. Ogilvie and Tommy Forrest.

Feb 16, 2025

Ms. Carolyn Lord Peavey, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her residence.

Ms. Peavey was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Lord and Stella York Lord, sister, Daphene Lord, brother, Alvin Lord and nephew, Edward Lord.

She was previously involved in Health Care as a CNA and attended Zoar...

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Johnny Lee Burkett, age 71, of Lumber City, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

Mr. Burkett was born on July 09, 1953, to the late Arthur Lee Burkett and Lois Mims Burkett. He was a graduate of the Ocmulgee Academy in Lumber City. He was the mayor of Lumber...

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Hank Wilcox, Sr., age 60, of Denton, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence.

Hank was born on February 9, 1965, in Baxley to the late Henry Luther and Ellie Powell Wilcox. He was a member of Macedonia Church of God. Hank was a quiet and direct man. In his younger...

Feb 10, 2025

Mr. Bobby Warren Tucker, age 81, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Bobby was born December 21, 1943, in Jeff Davis County to the late George Tucker and Mertice Creamer Tucker.

He loved to fish and was a good cook. He enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits...