Mr. James Timmy Rewis, 61
Mr. James Timmy Rewis, 61, of Hazlehurst died May 4 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. Mr. Rewis was born Aug. 12, 1960, in Bacon County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenberry Rewis and Willie Mae Music Rewis, and wife, Linda Cain Rewis. He was a native of Jeff Davis…
Read MoreMs. Kathleen ‘Katie’ Ann Berry, 71
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Ms. Kathleen “Katie” Ann Berry, 71, who passed away April 18 from an unexpected heart attack. Even though a failing heart took her away from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for all in the community. Ms. Berry was also called Mama…
Read MoreMrs. Julie Ann Williford Ellis, 51
Mrs. Julie Ann Williford Ellis, 51, of Hazlehurst passed away April 27 after an extended illness. She was a native of Bacon County but had lived in Jeff Davis most of her life. Julie was a member of Southside Church of God. Survivors include her husband, James Edward Ellis; father and stepmother, Albert and Patricia…
Read MoreMrs. Bertha Beatrice Josey, 90
Services for Mrs. Bertha Beatrice Josey, 90, who died March 17, were held April 23 at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home with Pastor Jean-Philippe giving the eulogy. Mrs. Josey, born March 18, 1931, was the daughter of the late Louis and Anne Tyson in Ayden, N.C. After graduation she joined the Army where she served as a…
Read MoreMrs. Betty Jo Kight Faulk, 87
Ms. Betty Jo Kight Faulk, 87, of Hazlehurst, died April 18 at Lumber City Nursing Home. Ms. Faulk was born Dec. 21, 1934, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Kight and Donnie Clifton Kight, husband, Harold Norman Faulk and son “Hal” Harold Norman Faulk Jr., brothers, Charles, George,…
Read MoreMrs. Janette Lariscey Johnson, 75
Mrs. Janette Lariscey Johnson, 75, of Hazlehurst, died April 23 at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born March 10, 1947, in Augusta. She has resided in Jeff Davis County for 51 years after coming from Baxley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Madison Frank Lariscey and Gladys Burton Lariscey, brothers, Darryl Lariscey and…
Read MoreMrs. Jeanette Osburn Taylor Powell, 91
On April 19, God called home his faithful servant Mrs. Jeanette Osburn Taylor Powell, 91, of Hazlehurst. She was surrounded and dearly loved by her family. She was a lifetime resident of Jeff Davis County. Jeanette was born Aug. 19, 1930, the daughter of John and Mattie Osburn of Roper. She was one of 10…
Read MoreMr. James Shollenberger, 51
Mr. James Shollenberger, 51, of Douglas, died April 23 at Lumber City Nursing home. Mr. Shollenberger was born Aug. 23, 1970, in Wyndotte, Mich. Mr. James enjoyed building things, working on cars and different automobiles, spending time with family and most of all watching TV. Mr. Shollenberger was a veteran of the United States Air…
Read MoreMr. ‘Tony’ Truitt Anthony Blewer, 61
Mr. “Tony” Truitt Anthony Blewer, 61, of Baxley, passed away April 15 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Blewer was born Jan. 13, 1961, in Charleston, S.C. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, David A. and Gladys W. Blewer and Daniel Joseph and Dorothy N. McLendon. Tony had a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical…
Read MoreMs. Hiawatha Chanell ‘Nell’ Briggs, 44
Ms. Hiawatha Chanell “Nell” Briggs was born Sept. 23, 1977 ,in Jeff Davis County to Sharon Briggs and Melvin Knox Sr. She was raised by her maternal great-grandparents, the late Charlie and Mattie Bennett. Hiawatha (Nell) died March 25 at her home in Metter. Hiawatha (Nell) was educated in Jeff Davis County Schools and graduated from Jeff…
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