Mr. Larry M. Davis, 60
Mr. Larry M. Davis, 60, of Hazlehurst died Dec. 17 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born Oct. 28, 1961, in Bacon County. He is preceded in death by his father, Silas Davis, sister, Nadine Davis Rowland and brother, Stevie Davis. Larry lived life to the fullest. He loved playing drums and was Jeff Davis…
Read MoreMrs. Teresa ‘Terri’ East, 73
Mrs. Teresa “Terri” East, 73, surrounded by her loving family, passed away peacefully Dec. 18 after a long illness. Terri was born Sept. 10, 1948, in Savannah to the late Gordon and Joy Dixon. She was a graduate of Hialeah High School in Hialeah, Fla., and the University of Akron, in Akron Ohio, earning a master’s…
Read MoreMr. Gary Ray Graham, 61
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Gary Ray Graham, 61, who passed away Dec. 17 at Hazlehurst Court. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rita Mae Graham. Surviving is his brother, Paul Graham (Kathy) and sisters, Lori Graham and Anita Edwards; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service…
Read MoreMr. Reginald Bruce Hand, 86
Funeral services for Reginald Bruce Hand, 86, of Hazlehurst, will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at Satilla Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bob Williams will officiate. Reginald is the second born son of Carlos Hand and Gertrude Williams Hand. He and his brothers Carlos, Richard,…
Read MoreMrs. Rebecca ‘Becky’ Tapley Stewart, 68
Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Tapley Stewart died suddenly Dec. 5 at Lexington Hospital in West Columbia, S.C. She was born Aug. 2, 1953, in Hazlehurst to parents John and Juanita Riner Tapley. Becky was known for how much she loved all her family. She would always give anything she had to those she loved. There were…
Read MoreMs. Rhonda Lilliott Thompson, 67
Ms. Rhonda Lilliot Thompson, 67, of Lumber City, died Dec. 20 at East Georgia Regional in Statesboro. Ms. Thompson was born Oct. 27, 1954, in Telfair County. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Kenneth Lilliott and Virginia McVeigh Lilliott, son-in-law, Van Williams, daughters, Candace Brown and Serena Thompson, sisters, Jackie Moon and…
Read MoreSports Teaches Valuable Lessons — By Tommy Purser
I had a visit this week at my office from School Superintendent Dr. Chris Roppe. I’ve known Chris a long time, ever since he roamed the sidelines as an assistant football coach under the tutelage of the late Neil Graham. As is usually the case with Chris and I, our conversations escape the confines of…
Read MoreJDMS softball award winners
Jeff Davis Middle School softball award winners were Alera Vann, Best Defensive player; Cori Mims, Pride of the Jackets; Alara McCall, Best Defense Player; Jazmine Villasenor, Best Offense; Jacqueline Villasenor, Pitcher of the Year; Carrie Ellen Arnold, Pitcher of the Year; Ryleigh King, Most Improved.
Read MoreCross Country Awards
Pride of the Jackets: MS Boys: Will Morris; MS Girls: Mayrani Trejo; HS Boys: Levi Manning; HS Girls: Flor Rangel and Alex Uribe. Most Valuable Runner: MS Boys: Payten Parlor and Konnor Munsayac; MS Girls: Ellie Kate; Marchant; HS Boys: Briley Reyes; HS Girls: Zoie Marchant. Most Improved Runner: MS Boys: Jair Valdelamar; MS…
Read MoreSoftball Award Winners
Jeff Davis High varsity softball award winners were, from left, Kelsey Parlor – 2nd Team All State, 1st Team All Region, Team MVP; Maeleigh Burns – 1st Team All Region; Ella Wood – 1st Team All Region; Laisha Hernandez – 2nd Team All Region; Alicia Lilliott- Pride of the Jackets; Jenna Miles – 2nd Team…
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