Mrs. Wilma Jean Davis Dean, 86
Mrs. Wilma Jean Davis Dean, 86, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Griffin, widow of William Luther Dean, died Oct. 26 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazlehurst, Aug. 18, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Bryant Oscar and Gertrude Scarborough Davis. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in…
Read MoreMr. Johnny Rex Hand
“It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Johnny Rex Hand of Vienna passed away Oct. 22 in Statesboro surrounded by his family. Rex will forever be remembered as a shining light who welcomed friends and strangers with open arms. Rex enjoyed watching wrestling and shared his love for horses with…
Read MoreMs. Kattie M. Killi, 49
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Ms. Kattie M. Killi, 49, who passed Oct. 24 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Killi was born in Hazlehurst. She was the daughter of Albert and Allene Floyd Killi. She is preceded in death by her mother, Allene. Kattie was of the Baptist faith. She…
Read MoreMr. Charles E. Stone Sr., 88
Mr. Charles E. Stone Sr., 88, of McRae, died peacefully Oct. 23. A graveside service was held Nov. 1 at Clements Cemetery at Mt. Galilee Baptist Church. A native of Telfair County where he lived most of his life, Mr. Stone was the son of the late Lamar Fontaine Stone and the late Ossie Ray…
Read MoreMr. Jeffery Gene Taylor, 57
Mr. Jeffery Gene Taylor, 57, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 21 at his residence. Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 18, 1965, in Tallahassee, Fla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Gene Taylor and Lynell Carter Taylor. Mr. Taylor had a very strong work ethic and really enjoyed his job with ABC Logging Company.…
Read MoreCity’s splash pad built using funds intended for downtown improvements — By Tommy Purser
I listened with interest to a video recording of last week’s meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council. A question was asked about whether the city still owned the splash pad or the county had taken over ownership. The mayor said something to the effect that the city had spent some $300,000 to build the splash…
Read MoreOvertime is blowing Police Department’s budget
By MARY ANN ANDERSON Overtime pay because of staffing shortages is blowing the Hazlehurst Police Department and Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Fire-Rescue Department’s budgets to pieces, said Mayor Bayne Stone during last week’s regular monthly meeting of the City Council. As of last Thursday, said Police Chief Ken Williams, the department is four officers short. While he…
Read MoreLady Jackets playing in Columbus
Jeff Davis High’s softball team opened play in the Georgia Class 2A State Tournament in Columbus this morning (Wednesday) with an 11 a.m. game against Eagles Landing Christian Academy. If the Lady Jackets win, they play Thursday at 1 p.m. against the winner of Appling County and Rockmart. A JD loss will put them in…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth Clinton ‘Ken’ Hurly, 61
Mr. Kenneth Clinton “Ken” Hurley, 61, of Snipesville passed away Oct. 19 from injuries sustained in automobile accident. Mr. Hurley was born June 25, 1961, in Coffee County and was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and formerly employed at Hazlehurst Pellet Mill. Mr. Hurley was an avid fisherman…
Read MoreMr. Malik Tremel McRae, 18
Mr. Malik Tremel McRae was born Dec. 10, 2003, in Hazlehurst to Michael and Debran McRae. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School with the class of 2022. He enjoyed playing football, basketball and ran with the track team. Malik was a respectful young man who loved his family. Malik was his mother’s fourth heartbeat,…
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