Ms. Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, 76
Ms. Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, 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 Hazlehurs, she was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in 1965. She…
Read MoreMrs. Loretta Shumans Smith, 63
Mrs. Loretta Shumans Smith, 63, of Baxley passed away June 18 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born July 16, 1959, in Jeff Davis County to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans. She was co-owner of Rozier Apiaries. She loved anything outdoors, whether it was fishing or working. She also enjoyed hunting…
Read MoreBaseball players honored
Where Is Your Happy Place?— By John Reed
Where Is Your Happy Place? Mine is an old man cliché: sitting on my front porch enjoying an evening thunderstorm. Watching waves of wind and rain punctuated by flashes of lightning allows a sense of peace and oneness with nature I can’t find elsewhere. It’s also a good reminder of my powerlessness in the face…
Read MoreNine hurt in accident
The Jeff Davis Emergency Medical Service transferred nine people to Jeff Davis Hospital who were injured in a 2-vehicle accident last Wednesday near the entrance to Wal-Mart on Jarman Street in Hazlehurst. According to a Georgia State Patrol motor vehicle crash report, Sheila Teresa Bush of Hazlehurst was driving a 2015 Dodge Journey west on…
Read MoreOperation Fowl Play
On the weekend of June 3 and the following days, several agencies executed three search warrants in three days at two addresses in Jeff Davis County and one in Appling County. Several arrests were made in relation to a chicken fighting operation being held in Jeff Davis County. The operation has been dubbed “Operation Fowl…
Read MoreMore on solar panel farms
Solar panel farms continued to be a topic of discussion at last week’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Commissioners. During citizens comments, David Desousa asked if the solar farms actions would include an additional bond issue. Commission Chairman Hank Hobbs answered, “No,” that the commission was revising the existing agreement to which DeSousa said…
Read MoreMrs. Mary Jo Dukes, 85
Mrs. Mary Jo Dukes, 85 of Uvalda passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mary was born in Screven 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 to…
Read MoreDeacon Curtis Hall, 96
Deacon Curtis Hall was born May 12, 192,7 to the late Mr. James F. Hall and Mrs. Hattie Moss Hall. He attended school in Jeff Davis County schools. He departed this life June 11 at Fair View Park Hospital, Dublin. Deacon Curtis Hall worked as a mechanic at Jimmy Ryles and McNeal Motors, for many years. He was…
Read MoreMr. Anthony Norris Parlor, 71
Mr. Anthony Norris Parlor, 71, of Baxley passed away June 17 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Parlor was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Jeff Davis County to the late Talmadge and Millie (Crawford) Parlor. He was a maintenance mechanic at Americord for 23 years and retired from Lawter after…
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