Mr. Edward Zell Moody, 83
Mr. Edward Zell Moody, 83, a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County, passed away peacefully June 17 after a valiant battle with dementia with his loving wife of 31 years, Sandy Moody, holding his hand. Zell was born in his beloved community of Snipesville in 1937 to the late Hyman and Bertie Moody. As the…
Read MoreMr. Wayne Shumans, 73
Mr. Wayne Shumans, 73, of Hazlehurst, died June 18 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Shumans was born March 12, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt Shumans and Maggie Bryant Shumans, daughter, Cheryl Lynette Rowell and sister, Elaine Stone. He was a retired salesman with Shumans Electric of…
Read MoreMr. Wayne ‘Suitcase’ Simpson, 72
Mr. Wayne “Suitcase” Simpson, 72, of Waycross, died June 16. Mr. Simpson was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Montgomery County and is preceded in death by his parents, Grady Simpson and Eudelle Conner Simpson, brothers, Gene (Lucille) Simpson and Hugh (Jackie) Simpson, dear friend, Wayne Moseley and his family. He was a member of the…
Read MoreNo Squash For Karl Marx — By John Reed
No Squash For Karl Marx Regular readers will note my previous discussions of various economic theories. My opinions on socialism and government-controlled finances and the soul-killing resulting dependence on permanent handouts have been loud. So too has been my support of free-market capitalism: with judiciously light and even-handed regulation, it can provide solutions more quickly…
Read MoreSchool Nutrition Program Wins Slew Of Awards
When Jeff Davis County School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director Alisa Jones took over the job from retiring SNP Director Janice Conley, she discovered quickly that she had a lot to learn. With over a decade crunching the numbers for the SNP, she understood well the financial side of the program. But running the program that…
Read MoreEMS Battles Back From Fire
It’s been rough going in 2021 for the Jeff Davis County Emergency Medical Service following a January fire that devastated the county’s EMS, Sheriff’s Department and Emergency Management Agency. The EMS was perhaps the hardest hit by the fire as it wiped out its entire fleet of ambulances, except one ambulance that was on the…
Read MoreTwo Indicted For May Homicide
The following indictments were filed by the 2021 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury June 7: The State of Georgia v. Steven Christopher Johnson and Dedra Chere Robinson. Count 1: Felony Murder; Count 2: Aggravated Assault; Count 3: Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony. The murder indictment is in connection with the May,…
Read MoreJD Biggest Loser Contest Winners
On March 1, the Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Chamber of Commerce Wellness Committee along with Jeff Davis Hospital, Bank of Hazlehurst, and Cotton Partners of Jeff Davis, hosted a JD Biggest Loser Contest. The Wellness Committee was formed as a result of the Community Economic Development Retreat in 2020. The 68 contestants that signed up had…
Read MoreMr. Bobby W. Crawford, 77
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral for Mr. Bobby W. Crawford, 77, who passed away June 10 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. Mr. Crawford spent most of his life in Jeff Davis County living the past 12 years in Appling County. He was a member of Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist…
Read MoreMr. Ricky Larry Lee, 63
Mr. Ricky Larry Lee, 63, of Lumber City, passed away suddenly at his residence June 14. Born in Bacon County to the late Larry Walter Lee and Mary Lucille Cothern Lee March 9, 1958, he was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a member of Lumber City Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife…
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