Mr. Thomas Matthew Dylan Greene, 21
Mr. Thomas Matthew Dylan Greene, 21, of Baxley, died Nov. 16. Mr. Greene was born Feb. 26, 1999, in Wayne County. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Marion Greene III, grandparents, Pearl and Edward Evans and Thomas and Lorena Greene. Matthew was quick witted and could easily make anyone laugh. He had…
Read MoreMr. Edwin Carlton Kemp, 69
Mr. Edwin Carlton Kemp, 69, of Snook, Texas, formerly from Hazlehurst, passed away at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas, Oct. 29. He was preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Angel Kemp.He was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School in 1969 and left Georgia in 1969 and began his career in…
Read MoreMr. Raymond Kersey, 69
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Raymond Kersey, 69, of Lumber City who passed away Nov. 18. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Appling County with Minister Johnny Taylor officiating. Graveside visitation with the family will be Saturday from 2-3 p.m. Mr.…
Read MoreMrs. Linda Carol Johns Smith, 58
Mrs. Linda Carol Johns Smith, 58, of Hazlehurst died Nov. 19 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born May 15, 1962, in Jeff Davis County. She was preceded in death by her mother, the late Carol Dean Johns and sister, Debbie Denise Johns. Linda was a very loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Survivors include…
Read MoreCoppedge has top ten finish
The Piedmont men’s and women’s swimming programs concluded competition at the Emmanuel Mid-Season Invite in Franklin Springs Nov. 15, with both teams coming in fourth place. Competing against Division II (Emmanuel, Montevallo) and NAIA (Brenau, Point) opponents, the Lions delivered a combined team score of 919 points, good for third out of the five teams…
Read MoreLefty Purser
Word spreads fast in a small community so I suspect lots of you are aware of the fact that, for the second time this year, I tangled with a table saw. The first time it was just the index finger on my right hand but after several months I still only have limited use of…
Read MoreVeterans honored at Homecoming game
Jeff Davis County military veterans were honored during halftime of Friday’s JDHS Homecoming Game. Above, the traditional wreath-laying ceremony was reenacted and, below, each branch of the military was recognized. (Photos by Hailey Beach)
Read MoreBianca Torres is 2020 JDHS Homecoming Queen
Federal indictments put sting on area drug trade
Nine defendants have been accused in a federal indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court of operating a drug trafficking operation in multiple south Georgia counties The indictment includes charges of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to Distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and an amount of cocaine and marijuana, along with…
Read MoreHospital offers rapid testing
Jeff Davis Hospital is proud to announce it will offer rapid COVID testing to the public. Call to schedule an appointment at 833-996-2590. The fee for rapid testing is $40, and the hospital is only accepting cash currently. Be on time for the appointment and expect to wait at least 30 minutes for results. Results…
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