Ms. Joann Hughes McNeal, 64
Ms. Joann Hughes McNeal, 64, of Hazlehurst, died June 29 at Lumber City Nursing Home under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Ms. McNeal was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Onis Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers Hughes, husband, Julius McNeal, brothers, Carlton…
Read MoreMr. Allen Partin, 55
Mr. Allen Partin, 55, of Hazlehurst, June 28 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, with his family by his side. Mr. Partin was born July 6, 1967, in Lakeland. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Curtis Partin, and Elizabeth Harnage Partin, and brother, Greg Partin. Allen was a simple man. He loved summer…
Read MoreMaking A Positive Change — By Tommy Purser
As readers have most likely learned by now, this issue of the Ledger marks the end of my fiftieth year at the helm of this newspaper. So, let me tell you about the very first person I met in Jeff Davis County after I crossed over the Altamaha River via the Uvalda Bridge for the…
Read MoreSwimmer compete at district
Jeff Davis County swimmers are competing this week in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) Class C District Swim Meet hosted by the Appling County Parks and Recreation Department. Top finishers qualify for the GRPA State Meet July 21-22. (Photos compliments of Dustin Atkinson)
Read MoreGainer Makes Case For Solar Farm
Landowner George Gainer attended last Wednesday’s meeting of the Joint Development Authority and gave an impassioned argument to the Authority in favor of their nod of approval on the plans he and his brother, Grant Gainer, have for using 1,100 acres of their 2,800 acre tract for the installation of an approximately $32 million solar…
Read MoreTillman re-elected
Brunswick Judicial Circuit Public Defender Stephen E. Tillman of Baxley has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 54,000-member State Bar of Georgia. Tillman will continue to serve in the Brunswick Circuit, Post 1 seat on the board, representing Appling, Camden, Glynn, Jeff Davis and Wayne counties. He earned his law…
Read MoreDeacon Bobby James Blackshear Sr., 75
Deacon Bobby James Blackshear Sr. was born April 23, 1948, in Alamo, to Alberta (Blackshear) Billings (Johnnie) and L.C. Geter (Mary). He was the husband of Rudena James Blackshear. He graduated from trade school in Alamo May 23, 1968. Shortly after, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country from Sept…
Read MoreMrs. Sarah Marjorie (Margie) Lord-Burch, 95
Mrs. Sarah Marjorie (Margie) Lord-Burch, 95, of McRae, passed away June 20. She was born to the late Joseph Robert and Sarah Molcie Smith-Lord Aug. 30, 1927, at the Lord family farmhouse in Laurens County. Marjorie grew up in Dudley and graduated from Dexter High School in Dexter. She studied at Middle Georgia College in…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth David Meeks, 61
Mr. Kenneth David Meeks, 61, of Uvalda, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 25 at his home. He was born June 20, 1962, in Independence, La., to the late Henry Kenneth and Mable Meeks. He graduated from Telfair High School in 1978 and was a retired long haul truck driver of 40 years.…
Read MoreMrs. Emelina Gamit Orcaz, 86
Mrs. Emelina Gamit Orcaz, 86, of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home June 16. 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 sons, Armando and Arnel; daughters, Aida and…
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