Ms. Gayle Diane Wooten Carver, 76
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the memorial service for Ms. Gayle Diane Wooten Carver, 76, who passed away Aug. 13 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Carver was a member of Lumber City Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her son, Randy Brewer; grandson Jason Carter; father and stepmother, John Edward and Lois…
Read MoreMrs. Grace Harris Freeman, 80
Mrs. Grace Harris Freeman died Aug. 3 at the home of Francis (Jimmie) Clements’ home. She was born March 30, 1942, in Telfair County to Tom and Mary McRae Harris. She was a life-long resident of Telfair County, where she attended Telfair County Schools. She was a faithful member of Love Temple House of Prayer…
Read MoreMr. Emory L. Knight Jr., 83
Mr. Emory L. Knight Jr., 83, of Baxley passed away Aug. 6. He was retired from Castel Light in Brunswick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Altman Knight, parents Alma Rosalee Rooks Knight and Emory L. Knight Sr., sisters Hazel Anderson and Lavern Hardee, and brother, Charles Knight. Survivors include daughters Rose…
Read MoreMr. Patrick (Rick) A. Rainey, 57
Mr. Patrick (Rick) A. Rainey, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 1. He was born April 20, 1965, in Hazlehurst and raised there all his life. He attended Jeff Davis Elementary and High School. Patrick was married for a brief time to Tonya Ware. To this union one blessing was added: Patrick A. Rainey Jr. He…
Read MoreMr. Bobby Tobler Jr., 52
Mr. Bobby Tobler Jr. entered eternal rest July 25 at his residence in Lumber City. He was born Aug. 26, 1969, at Jeff Davis Hospital to the parentage of Bobby Tobler Sr. and Annie Edwards. Bobby was educated in the Telfair County School System. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Royrickus LeeShun Clements…
Read MoreCross country teams sweep meet
The Jeff Davis Cross Country programs opened the season by hosting the 2nd Annual Peach State Preview. The event brought in over 350 runners from eight middle schools and 14 high schools. The Jeff Davis squads swept all four races and dominated the team and individual awards. The high school boys started the event with…
Read MoreJayvees now 5-0
Jeff Davis High’s jayvee softball team improved to 4-0 last Wednesday with an 11-0, 5-inning win over visiting Montgomery County as Cori Mims pitched a perfect game, retiring all 15 batters she faced. Monday, Carrie Ellen Arnold pitched a 1-hit shutout as the Lady Jackets defeated Wayne County 12-0 in four innings to improve to…
Read MoreJDMS wins two
Jeff Davis Middle School’s softball team opened the season with a pair of wins, downing East Laurens Aug. 8 at East Laurens 9-4 and blowing out Dublin Monday in Hazlehurst 12-0 in four innings. Against East Laurens, M. Walsh had two singles, a homer and two RBI, A. Bohannon had two singles and two RBI,…
Read MoreLady Jackets down Coffee 3-1
Jeff Davis High’s softball team opened the 2022 season last Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Coffee High in Hazlehurst. The two teams entered the fifth inning tied 1-1 when the Lady Jackets scored twice to take the lead and then held on to win. Ella Wood got things started in the fifth with a…
Read MoreDr. Shelly McBride Named Primary Principal
Dr. Shelly McBride was named the new principal at Jeff Davis Primary School at the Board of Education’s February meeting. Dr. McBride will take the place of current JDPS Principal Adam Kirby who was named Director of Facilities and Operations at the Board’s January meeting. Dr. McBride currently serves as Director of Curriculum and Professional…
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