Make Sense Common Again — By John Reed
Make Sense Common Again Country folk of a certain age have wonderful phrases about the important things in life. One of my favorites is about someone with no common sense: “they can’t pour piss out of a boot with directions on the heel.” We don’t need to know how some poor boot became urinal in…
Read MoreCity Meetings Are Short And Sweet
By MARY ANN ANDERSON The Hazlehurst City Council met last week for Monday night’s workshop and Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, with the total combined time for both meetings at 25 minutes. September’s workshop, with City Attorney Ken W. Smith and Ward 4 Councilman John Bloodworth absent and City Clerk Vernice Thompson out for training…
Read MoreYoung Team Looks To Improve On 0-4 Start
An 0-4 start to a football season is a disappointment to any coach, player or fan. But at the same time, it can create a burning drive to improve, to get better. And it provides an opportunity to build commitment and dedication. That’s what Jeff Davis High Head Coach Lance Helton, his staff and his…
Read More‘Mr. Mayor’ Dies At 95
Wyatt Washinton “Buddy” Spann, “Mr. Mayor,” died Sept. 14 at the age of 95. Few people, if any, have had a greater influence on the growth and prosperity of Hazlehurst since its founding in the 18th century than did Buddy Spann. A 1944 graduate of Hazlehurst High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army…
Read MoreFormer Commission Chair Dies
Ray Harold Wooten, former member and chairman of the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners, died Sept. 19 at his home at the age of 77. Ray was a hard-working, successful business owner, an avid golfer and enjoyed watching golf and football on TV. He brought many positive and progressive changes to the County Commissioner…
Read MoreMrs. Wilma L. Cauley, 72
Mrs. Wilma L. Cauley, 72, of Hazlehurst passed away Sept. 15 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Cauley was born March 22, 1950, in Enterprise, Ala., to the late Curtis Alcus Lowery and the late Winnie Lee Lowery. She loved Jesus Christ, loved reading her bible;and was devoted to her family. Survivors include her best…
Read MoreMs. Eunice Stone Clements, 90
Ms. Eunice Stone Clements, 90, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 13 at the Pavillon. Ms. Clements was born Aug. 4, 1932, in McRae. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Stone, and Ossie Ray Stone, husband Julian Clements, brothers Douglas (Duck) Stone, Richard Stone, and sisters Ramal Short and Sue Hullette. During her…
Read MoreMr. Charles W. Graham, 88
On Sept. 15, Charles W. Graham, beloved husband and father, passed away. He was 88. Born in 1934 in Hazlehurst to Levi and Mildred Graham, Charles served in the United States Army Signal Corps, and attended South Georgia College in Douglas. There he met his wife of 66 years, Jeanette Sandifer, of Tifton. Charles pursued…
Read MoreMr. Henry Milton Hall Jr., 67
On August 28, Mr. Henry Milton Hall Jr. of Hazlehurst transitioned from this life. Mr. Henry Hall was born March 23, 1955, to the union of the late Henry and Birdie Hall. Three additional siblings were born to this union. Henry graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1973. After his graduation he worked a…
Read MoreMr. James Aubrey Hesters, 68
Mr. James Aubrey Hesters, 68, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 15 at his residence. Mr. Hesters was born Sept. 3, 1954, in Appling County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Bart Hesters and Lillie Mae Hutto Hesters, sisters, Sallie Hesters, Marie Rowland, and Rosa Courson, and brother, Aaron Hesters. Mr. Hesters enjoyed being…
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