Hagan sworn in
State Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) was recently sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Rep. Hagan was elected in a special election and will serve for the remainder of the 2021-2022 legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly. “When I think of how few people around the world have the…
Read MoreIndictments released
The following indictments were filed by 2021 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on Aug. 2: The State of Georgia v. Eddie James Jones, Jr. and Jalisa Nicole Jones. Count 1: Trafficking in Cocaine. Count 2: Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Count 3: Possession of Firearm during Commission of a Felony. The State of…
Read MoreMs. Lisa A. Crumpton, 58
Ms. Lisa A. Crumpton, 58, of Hazlehurst, died August 2 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Lisa was born Aug. 28, 1962, in McRae. She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Ellis, mother, Amerilus Scott and husband, Richard Crumpton. She was a compassionate caregiver and a member of Macedonia Church of God. Lisa…
Read MoreMr. Ralph Googe, 77
Mr. Ralph Googe, 77, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 5 at his residence. Mr. Googe was born May 13, 1944 in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Oneal Googe and Alma Oberry Googe and several sisters and brothers. He was a retired salesman and part co-owner of Googe Brothers Inc.…
Read MoreMr. Lonzie McClendon, 84
Mr. Lonzie McClendon, 84, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 3 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. McClendon was born March 31, 1937, in Coffee County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elley McClendon and Lucy Barnes McClendon, and brothers, D.J. McClendon and Jimmy McClendon. Mr. Lonzie had a very strong work ethic,…
Read MoreMrs. Rena Miles, 53
Mrs. Rena Miles, 53, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 3 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Miles was born July 9, 1968, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her father, Orman Holt and mother, Patsy Hughes Holt. She loved arts and crafts, spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies, loved sewing and…
Read MoreMs. Connie Ray, 63
Ms. Connie Ray, 63, of Douglas, formerly of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 4 at The Landing of Douglas, after battling a progressive disease for the past eight years. Ms. Ray was born Aug. 16, 1957, in McRae. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Ray Jr. (Bill). Connie was devoted to her work…
Read MoreMr. Johnnie Randall Rowland Sr., 65
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Mr. Johnnie Randall Rowland Sr., 65, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Aug. 7. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Satilla Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Smith will officiate with burial in Liberty Community Church of God Cemetery. Mr. Rowland was…
Read MoreMr. Richard Nobles Ussery, 60
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Richard Nobles Ussery, 60, of Flagler Beach, Fla., who died July 22, was held Aug. 2, with burial in Mandarin Cemetery in St. Johns, Fla. Richard was born July 13, 1961 in Jesup and lived with his family in Jeff Davis County, until they moved to Jacksonville, Fla.…
Read MoreMr. Steve Williams, 63
Mr. Steve Williams, 63, of Hazlehurst, who died Aug. 7 at his residence after an extended illness, was with his family by his side. Mr. Williams was born July 10, 1958 in Selma, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Lee and Edda Mae Williams of Baxley. He enjoyed the outdoors. He…
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