Mrs. Ruth Walters McNeal, 82
Mrs. Ruth Walters McNeal, 82, of Hazlehurst, died May 20 at her residence. Mrs. McNeal was born March 4, 1939, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arley Kermit Walters and Myrtle Schell Walters Wildes, step-father, Clyde Wildes and brother, Alton Walters. Mrs. McNeal was an advid flower gardner, she…
Read MoreMr. Robert High Ringold
Services for Mr. Robert Hugh Ringold, who died May 15 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, were held May 20 at Full Gospel Church of God in Lumber City, with Minister Roderick Ringold Jr, Bishop William Hollis, Minister Vertis Ryals and Apostle Corie Clements officiating. Singing was by the Full Gospel Church of God Praise Team.…
Read MoreMr. Donald John Rose, 88
Mr. Donald John Rose, 88, of Hazlehurst passed away at his residence May 18 after a short illness. Born in Ontario County, N.Y., on March 1, 1933, to John Henry Rose and Frances Phalen Rose. His wife Patricia Lannon Rose preceded him in death. He was highly educated and spent the majority of his career…
Read MoreMrs. Hilda M. Wasdin, 88
Graveside services for Mrs. Hilda M. Wasdin, 88, who died of natural causes Oct. 3 at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton, VA, were held May 22 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery where the Rev. Barry Owens officiated. Mrs. Wasdin was born Heldegard Maria Rosa Kreusel in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czechoslovakia. Her parents are Josefine and Klemens Kreusel.…
Read MoreMacIntosh Computers — By Tommy Purser
I’ve used MacIntosh computers forever. They are so much more user friendly the PCs, in my opinion. But, if a Mac goes on the blink, there’s no one around to fix it. At least no one close around. Savannah, a 2-hour drive away, is my go-to place when I have computer woes. Last Wednesday, a…
Read MoreTwo Charged In Murder
Hazlehurst Police Chief Ken Williams reported this week that, last Wednesday at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Police Department responded to the intersection of Hazel and Girtman streets in reference to gun shots being fired. Officers found Kelsi Burns, 36, suffering from gun shot wounds. Burns was transported to Jeff Davis Hospital where he was pronounced…
Read MoreDrug Related Arrests Made
The Jeff Davis County Drug Unit with assistance from the Hazlehurst Police Department began concentrated patrol and other covert operations targeting dangerous drugs from January – March, 2021. As a result, more than two dozen people have been arrested and charged with felony drug possession, distribution and firearms charges. This level of enforcement will continue…
Read MoreGrant Helps Police Department
Since fire destroyed the Jeff Davis EMS and Jeff Davis E-911 Building earlier this year, mobile hand-held radio communications for the Hazlehurst Police Department have been touch and go. ‘After speaking with numerous radio communication specialists, the solution to fix the department’s radio communication problems was to purchase an in-car repeater which would be installed…
Read MoreGres Announces Candidacy
Wright Gres, a Democrat from Appling County, has qualified in Atlanta to run for Georgia’s District 156 State House seat to represent the people of Toombs, Montgomery, Appling, and Jeff Davis counties. A resident of Appling County for 25 years, Gres grew up in Tampa, Fla., and graduated from the University of Florida. He’s worked…
Read MoreMemorial Day Ceremony Returns
The Jeff Davis County Veterans Association will hold its annual Memorial Day program May 31 at 10 a.m. in Veterans Square Park. The public is invited to the ceremony that will include patriotic songs and guest speakers. “We weren’t able to have the ceremony last Memorial Day because of the pandemic,” says Roy Anderson, president…
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