Grand Jury Files Indictments
The following indictments were filed by 2022 September Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on Jan. 30: The State of Georgia vs. Justin Guy Russ: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving. The State of Georgia vs. Kendrick Rashawn Cooper: criminal attempt to escape, two counts of obstruction of an officer, interference with…
Read MoreMs. Candace Brandi Foskey Clotfelter, 41
Ms. Candace Brandi Foskey Clotfelter, 41, of Baxley, died Jan. 30. Ms. Clotfelter was born Jan. 8, 1982, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her father, Randall Foskey, and maternal grandfather, Mr. R.A. Strickland. She was formerly employed with Hardware Pizza in Baxley and attended Hazlehurst Church of God. Brandi was…
Read MoreMr. (Charlie) Charles Edward Dukes, 30
Mr. (Charlie) Charles Edward Dukes, 30, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 26. He was born June 6, 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 a very simple life…
Read MoreMr. Wilbur Lee ‘Peewee’ Dykes Jr., 50
Mr. Wilbur Lee “Peewee” Dykes Jr., 50, of Hazlehurst passed away Feb. 1 at his residence. Mr. Dykes was born Oct. 22, 1972, in Jeff Davis County and was employed with Impact Housing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lorene Dykes and mother, Judy Ann McManus Dykes. Survivors include his daughter, Caitlyn…
Read MoreMr. Edward Jackson Hughes, 74
Mr. Edward Jackson Hughes, 74, of Hazlehurst, died at his residence Jan. 30. 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 Hughes, daughter, Angela Sue Hughes Rowland,…
Read MoreSister Verliary Rainey, 70
Services for Sister Verliary Rainey, 70, who died Jan. 28 at East Regional Medical Center, were held at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Cypres O’Neal presiding and Elder Gregory Rainey Jr. presenting the eulogy. Pastor Reginald Cordy gave the prayer of comfort, scripture readings were presented by Bishop Jonathan Reed, the Rev.…
Read MoreMrs. Rosalind McDaniel Wilson
Mrs. Rosalind McDaniel Wilson of Gainesville passed away Feb. 3. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Lucille McDaniel, sisters Gail Covington and Joan Davis, and grandson Andrew Brooks. Ms. Wilson is survived by her children Arthur F. Wilson Jr. (Michiyo), Rene Ellington (Gene), and Heather Connelly (Darryl); and grandchildren David Wilson,…
Read MoreJV Blue blanks Vidalia 2-0
Jeff Davis Junior Varsity Blue’s four pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Jeff Davis defeated Vidalia 2-0 Monday. Colby Beach struck out Justus Gabbard to get the last out of the game. The pitching was strong on both sides. Jeff Davis Junior Varsity Blue pitchers struck out 11, while Vidalia pitchers sat down three.…
Read MoreMs. Vivian ‘Trish’ Bohannon, 62
Ms. Vivian “Trish” Bohannon, 62, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 28 at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Bohannon was born Oct. 21, 1960, in Avon Park, Fla. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Edward White Jr. and Violetta Clay Major. She was a caretaker and attended Surrency Community Bible Church. She enjoyed…
Read MoreMr. Tex Ritter Brewer, 77
Mr. Tex Ritter Brewer, 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 Mills…
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