Mr. Matthew ‘Matt’ Jeffrey Doering, 56
Mr. Matthew “Matt” Jeffrey Doering, 56, passed away at his home in Brunswick Sept. 4. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Michelle McDade Doering; daughter, Miriam; son, Ian; sister, Diane Black; brother, John J Doering Jr.; sister, Barbara Black; brother, Louis Doering; and brother, Doug Doering. He was also “Uncle Matt” to…
Read MoreMrs. Kattie Bookhardt Johnson, 47
Mrs. Kattie Bookhardt Johnson, 47, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 25 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Mrs. Johnson was born May 4, 1971, in Jeff Davis County. She was a loving wife, mother, a friend to all and employed with Williams Brothers Trucking. She was a faithful member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship and…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy Hester Smith, 87
Mrs. Dorothy Hester Smith, 87, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 29 at Bryant Nursing Center in Cochran. Mrs. Smith was born May 12, 1931 in Jeff Davis County to the late Riley Hester and the late Viola White Hester. She was retired from Ashley’s Outlet and Elton’s Décor and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.…
Read MoreCross Country Teams Do Well In Cochran
The Jeff Davis Cross Country program traveled to Cochran Sept. 27 for the 27th Annual Bleckley County Cross Country Invitational. The middle school programs raced in the first two races of the day with the boys finishing 4th and the girls 5th. The coaching staff was proud of the performances by the team on a…
Read MoreLady Jackets Play For Title
Jeff Davis and Vidalia will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in Hazlehurst for the 2018 Region 2-AA Softball Championship. The Lady Jackets swept Metter Monday, 3-1 and 10-8, to advance to Thursday’s region finals. Vidalia swept Bacon County 3-1 and 13-5 to get their berth in the finals. The Lady Jackets enter the game with…
Read MoreCross Country Teams Move Up In Rankings
Both the Jeff Davis High School boys and girls cross country teams moved up in the latest Georgia MileSplit rankings. The boys moved up one spot to sixth while the girls moved up three spots to seventh. With solid performances at the Bleckley County Invitational, look for the teams to move up again in next…
Read MoreKarli Williams is 2018 JDHS Homecoming Queen
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Read MoreLeft Turn, Clyde — By John Reed
Left Turn, Clyde Anyone who recognizes that movie quote will appreciate the absurdity and annoyance of lousy drivers. This week’s column space was almost ceded to my better half, who had some well-chosen words about local drivers. After watching people come to a complete stop at the roundabouts, fail to use turn signals [yes you,…
Read MoreLopez Is A Certified City Clerk
Vernice Thompson Lopez, who serves as city clerk for the City of Hazlehurst, has just earned all the continuing education requirements for the designation of Certified City Clerk. The Georgia Clerks Education Institute (GCEI) certificate program for city and county clerks is administered by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Lopez finished…
Read MoreMs. Marcy LaShon Vann, 52
Services for Ms. Marcy LaShon Vann, 52, who died Sept. 19 at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, were held Sept. 29 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Sallie Kirkland and Minister Chaldean Wilcox officiated with burial in Morgan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Graham. Ms. Vann, born in Hazlehurst, was the daughter of…
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