Mr. Robert “Doug” Anderson Jr., 54, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 6 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. Anderson was born Nov. 12, 1967, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Douglas Anderson Sr., and was employed with Southeastern Freight Line. Doug was one of a kind,…

Mr. James “Kelly” Beach, 53, was born in Baxley and passed away Sep. 10 in Lawrenceville. Kelly will forever be cherished for his warmth, courage, enduring strength, quick laugh, love of life and especially his heart that held so much love for his family and friends. He particularly enjoyed rocking out with his guitar, fishing,…

Mr. Kenny Courson, 64, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 6 at his residence. Mr. Courson was born Jan. 7, 1958, in Appling County. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Rebecca Courson, father, Tracy Courson, and brother, Glen Courson. He was retired from the City of Hazlehurst as maintenance supervisor and was a member…

Mr. Simon Eugene Dawson, 65, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 1 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. Simon Eugene Dawson was the youngest son of the late Will and Mae Dawson. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Oakland Baptist Church. He dearly loved his children. His greatest joy in life was being a “Pa”…

Mr. Charles Hubert Hubbard, 88, of Baxley, died Sept. 11 at his residence. Mr. Hubbard was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Atlanta to the late Homer H. Hubbard and the late Frances Trawick Hubbard. He was a timber cruiser and owner of Hubbard Timber Company. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.…

Mother Elizabeth Alderman Knox was born in Baxley July 27, 1919, to the late Ellis Alderman Sr. and the late Martha Croon Alderman. She passed into eternal rest Aug. 30 at home. Mother Knox was educated in the local schools in Georgia. She worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad where she retired after many years. She…

Mr. Grady Willard Simpson, 64, of Hazlehurst died Sept. 5 at his residence. Mr. Simpson was born Sept. 7, 1957, in Toombs County and was a retired electrician. He was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. He loved catching white perch and watching his grandchildren play ball. He is preceded in death by his parents…

Ms. Marjorie Mullis Smith, 91, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 8 at her residence. Ms. Smith was born Nov. 17, 1930, in Rentz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Wendell Mullis and Amie Register Mullis, husband, Odis Carroll Smith, daughter, Marlene Smith Strickland, and granddaughter, Pam (ChaCha) Brown. She was a faithful member…

Mrs. Patsy Brewer White, 72, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 8 in St Joseph Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. White was born Feb. 22, 1950, in Jeff Davis County. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. Ivey Brewer Sr. and Hazel Brewer, brothers, Paul Brewer and Danny Brewer, and sister, Carolyn Rentz. She was retired…