Mr. Bobby Roy Culberson, 73
Mr. Bobby Roy Culberson was born Feb. 15, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He was the son of the late Ruby and Johnny L. Bennett. He departed this life Jan. 19. Bobby was affectionately known as “Big Bobby” to many. He was a hard-working man that took care of his family. He was a member…
Read MoreMr. Robert Elton Hill, 80
Services for Mr. Robert Elton Hill will be held Feb. 4 at noon at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Cyprus O’Neal, Pastor Reginald Cordy Sr. and Dr. Elgin Lanier “Neal” Dixon presiding. Robert Elton Hill was born May 13, 1942, to Eschol and Onie Strong Hill in Hazlehurst. He was the “knee-baby,” or…
Read MoreMs. Naomi Beaver Jacobs, 89
Ms. Naomi Beaver Jacobs, 89, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 26 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Jacobs was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Wayne County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Beaver and Anna Lee Rozier Woodcock, brothers, Curtis Beaver, Ardell Beaver, and Walker Beaver, and sister, Virginia Beaver. She attended Hillcrest…
Read MoreMr. Gary Allen Ryals Sr., 44
Mr. Gary Allen Ryals Sr., 44, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 16at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Ryals was born April 25, 1978, in Appling County and was formerly employed with Shawn White Concrete. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Dale Ryals, mother-in-law, Teresa Wooten and uncle, Freddie Gurley. Survivors include his wife,…
Read MoreMs. Bennie Jones Stapleton, 77
Ms. Bennie Jones Stapleton, 77, of Lumber City, passed away peacefully, at Jeff Davis Hospital Jan. 22. Mrs. Stapleton was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Lumber City. She was Valedictorian of the Lumber City High School class of 1963 and was the secretary for Ocmulgee Academy for many years. She enjoyed life and she touched…
Read MoreGirls drop two more
Jeff Davis High’s girls basketball team dropped two more games last week, falling 72-29 to Berrien County last Tuesday in Nashville and losing 65-25 to Fitzgerald Friday in Hazlehurst. Seniors Analese Poole and Kelsey Parlor led the Lady Jackets’ offense in the two games with 18 and 14 points respectively. Against Berrien, the Lady Jackets…
Read MoreHobbs chosen to chair county commission
The disagreements between the Jeff Davis County Commissioners over who should be in positions of leadership continue. Each year, in the first meeting of the year, the group disagrees about who should be the chairman and vice-chairman. In last week’s meeting, 2022 Chairman Ricky Crosby called for a motion on the chairman and James Benjamin…
Read MoreMr. Roy Allen Conner, 82
Mr. Roy Allen Conner, 82, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 16 at Hazlehurst Court Care. Mr. Conner was born Sept. 16, 1940, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe Conner, and Annie Bell Corley Conner, a brother, Willis Conner, and brother-in-law, Robert (Bob) Parker. He was a veteran of…
Read MoreMr. James Edward Griffin, 77
Mr. James Edward Griffin, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away Jan. 18. The funeral was held Jan. 21 at New Fountainhead Church with Pastor Tim Bell and Pastor Allen Griffin officiating. Interment followed at Mars Hill Cemetery with Craig Foister, Dewayne Sorrow, Allen Gunn, Wayne Alday, Derrick Baker, and Andrew Swope serving as active pallbearers. Online…
Read MoreMrs. Ezelle Williams Stapleton, 91
Mrs. Ezelle Williams Stapleton, 91, of Lumber City passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Stapleton was born to the late Vernon Dennis Williams and Annie Mae Mullis Williams. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a loving Christian woman and was always willing to lend a helping…
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