Ms. Arlene Griffin, 79, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 19 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Griffin was born May 14, 1940, in Bacon County to the late William Arlie Griffin and the late Helen Lois Dixon Griffin. She was a homemaker and attended Philadelphia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Daniel Griffin,…

Mr. Henry Jay Hutson, 58, of Waycross, formerly of Denton, died Jan. 12 at Memorial Satilla Health of Waycross. Mr. Hutson was born July 5, 1961, in Kentucky to the late James Jefferson Hutson and the late Janice Faye Williams. He resided in Denton for several years before moving to Waycross. He was formerly employed…

Mr. Anthon “Buddy” Hutto, 72, of Denton, died Jan. 14 at Advent Hospital in Orlando, Fla. Mr. Hutto was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Coffee County to the late Rev. Talmadge Hutto and the late Lois Bryant Hutto. He was a deacon and member of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, former manager with Piggly Wiggly, and…

Graveside services for Gladys McDonald, 89, were held Jan. 19 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery with the Rev. Deke Dubberly officiating. Miss McDonald was born July 24, 1930, in Hazlehurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Ollie McDonald and Fannie Mae Dykes McDonald, a daughter, Martha and brothers, Jerry McDonald and Edward…

Mrs. Janice Hughes Prescott, 65, of Douglas, died Jan. 14 at McRae Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Prescott was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Jeff Davis County to the late Joe Hughes and the late Merleen Dunn Hughes. She was retired from Walmart Distribution and a member of True Light Ministries. She was preceded in death…

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellene Woodard Reddick, 78, of Cordele, were held Jan. 16 at Christ Episcopal Church in Cordele with Fr. Dave Johnson and Deacon John Lane officiating. Barbara Woods, organist, provided the music and accompanied the congregation as they sang “Be Thou My Wisdom” and “I Am The Bread Of Life.” The Communion…

Mrs. Penny McLendon Tillman, 56, of Hahira went home to be with her Savior Jan. 14 at her home. She was born in Norfolk, Va., on June 17, 1963, and had lived in Hazlehurst before moving to Valdosta many years ago. Penny was a member of Hahira First Baptist Church and a registered nurse with…