Heirlooms
During my pre-teen years, my father taught me to hunt in the palmetto bush laden woods of north Florida. Our primary prey were the abundant grey squirrels that inhabited large acreages of woodlands where my father’s employer, Hudson Pulp and Paper, grew pine trees for use in the company’s paper manufacturing process. My father hunted…
Read MoreWind, rain expected from Elsa
According to the National Weather Service office in Jacksonville, Fla., tropical storm Elsa is expected to impact Jeff Davis County Wednesday evening with high winds, heavy rainfall and possible tornadoes. Potential wind for the area is predicted to be 39 to 57 mph with potential moderate flooding rain and the potential for a few tornadoes.…
Read MoreMs. Judy Bohannon, 73
Ms. Judy Bohannon, 73, of Hazlehurst, died July 1 at Hazlehurst Court Care under the care of Community Hospice. Ms. Bohannon was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents Weldon Bohannon, Eunice Foskey Bohannon, sister, Betty Turner and brother, Roy Bohannon. She was formerly employed with…
Read MoreMr. Logan Lucky Kicklighter, 21
Mr. Logan Lucky Kicklighter, 21, of Soperton passed away June 28. Born in Vidalia, he was the husband of Taylor E. Millspaugh Kicklighter and the son of Lucky and Shelby Kicklighter of Soperton. Logan was a graduate of Toombs County High School, Class of 2017 and studied Automotive Mechanics and Technology at Southeastern Technical College.…
Read MoreMr. David Livingston, 70
Mr. David Livingston, 70, of Lumber City, died July 2 at his residence. Mr. Livingston was born April 10, 1951, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Verdon Akarage Livingston and Lillie White Livingston and sister, Kathryn Miles. He was owner and operator of Livingston’s IGA and a member and…
Read MoreMs. Audrey Brantley Roberts, 84
Ms. Audrey Brantley Roberts, 84, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Hazlehurst, died June 26 at Lakeside Nursing and Rehab in Jacksonville. Ms. Roberts was born Oct. 11, 1936, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawton Denver Brantley and Pauline Pearsons Brantley. She was a retired loan processor with Roberts…
Read MoreMr. Russell Silman, 43
Mr. Russell Silman, 43, of Hazlehurst, passed on Nov. 22, 2020, in Wrightsville. Russell was born Aug. 1, 1977, to Mr. Clarance Russell Siman and Christina Spence in Charleston, W. Va. He attended Manatee County Schools in Bradenton, Fla. He later obtained his GED after relocating to Georgia. Russell was a former employee of the McPherson Shoe Factory…
Read MoreMemories
I received a much appreciated honor at the annual Legends Gala by being inducted into the Jeff Davis High School Football Hall of Fame. Not as a player, of course, but as a supporter. I jokingly told people that the football players honored by inclusion in the Hall of Fame played only three or four…
Read MoreRights and Privileges — by John Reed
Rights and privileges Last week, I endured the chore every adult hates to deal with: replacing my driver’s license. Fortunately, the line was not very long and I was able to get in and out relatively quickly. While I was waiting in line, my mind wandered, as usual. There has been a lot of talk…
Read MoreState Champs Feted
Members of the 2021 Jeff Davis High School state championship baseball team were honored at the annual awards banquet. Also feted were members of the jayvee and middle school team. All-Region 2-AA players were 2021 Region 2-AA Baseball were, 1st Team — Cole Baucom, Matthew White and Ethan Griffin; 2nd Team — Cam Williams and…
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