Mrs. Felecia McEachin, 61
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Mrs. Felecia McEachin, 61, of Hazlehurst, who passed away June 5. Services were held June 8 in Liberty Community Church, Hazlehurst, with the Rev. Virginia Herrington and the Rev. Thomas Colter officiating. Mrs. McEachin was born in Bacon County. She was the daughter of the late…
Read MoreMrs. Birdie Tomberlin Scott, 86
Mrs. Birdie Tomberlin Scott, 86, passed away June 12. Graveside services will be held June 19 at 11 a.m. at Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. A public viewing will take place June 18 from 5-7 p.m. at King Brothers Funeral Home. Services entrusted to King Brothers Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. www.kingbrothersfh.com
Read MoreMs. Onetha Wooten-Hall, 81
Ms. Onetha Wooten-Hall, 81 of New York entered into eternal rest May 28. Services were held June 9 in New York at Frank R. Bell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held June 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthews Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Arrangements have been entrusted to King Brothers Funeral Home in…
Read MoreHazlehurst’s New Mural
Hazlehurst’s mural on the west side of the Fales Furniture building between Hinson and Railroad streets has certainly brightened up the downtown area. The site was chosen because events like the Halloween Boo Bash and Christmas Hometown are held in that area – and the heartbeat for our next big event, the South Georgia Food…
Read MorePerhaps You Didn’t Know — By A.D. Finley
[EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the most read columns in the history of the Jeff Davis Ledger was Perhaps: You Didn’t Know, written by the late A.D. “Arley” Finley. Over the years we’ve received requests to re-run his series of columns. The following column appeared in the Jan. 7, 1971, issue of The Jeff Davis County…
Read MorePassing A Counterfeit $20 — By Tommy Purser
I tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill once. There, I said it. I admit it. I am guilty of the same crime supposedly committed by George Floyd. No one called the police. No one tried to arrest me. No one threw me to the ground. No one handcuffed me. No one put a knee…
Read MoreFive Named Al-Region
Five Jeff Davis High baseball players were named to the Georgia Dugout Club’s All-Region Baseball Team for the 2021 season. Senior pitchers Cole Baucom and Matthew White and sophomore left fielder Ethan Griffin were named to the First Team and junior pitcher Cam Williams and junior outfield Trenton Clance were named to the Second Team.…
Read MoreFive Jackets Named All-State
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team may be the 2021 Class AA State Champions but only five of its players were selected to the Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine All-State Team. Senior pitcher Cole Baucom and senior outfielder Matthew White were named to the First Team and senior outfielder Cade Walters made second team. Honorable Mention selections…
Read MoreMs. Tammy Denmark, 58
Ms. Tammy Denmark, 58, of Hazlehurst died June 5 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Tammy was born Jan. 8, 1963, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennie Gene Denmark and Wanda Norman and sister, Diane Hyers. Tammy always had a strong work ethic and was a fighter during her…
Read MoreMrs. Barbara Powell, 82
Mrs. Barbara Powell, 82, of Brunswick, died May 31 at her son’s residence. Mrs. Powell was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Baxley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Della May, and son Johnny Johnson. Mrs. Powell retired from Amoco Fabrics, enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, reading and her flowers. She is survived…
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