Secret Santa For Seniors
The Jeff Davis County Senior Center will sponsor “Secret Santa For Seniors” this holiday season. People are asked to go by the Jeff Davis Senior Center at 42 Jeff Davis Street and pick up a card off the Christmas tree for the name of a senior citizen to provide Christmas presents for. Or call the…
Read MoreMr. Stanley Green “S.G.” Austin , 93
Mr. Stanley Green “S.G.” Austin Jr., 93, of Denton passed away Nov. 10 at his residence. Mr. Austin was born June 15, 1932, in Jeff Davis County to the late Stanley Green Austin Sr. and the late Lena Clifton Austin. He was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon…
Read MoreMaster Maverick Paul Carelock
Maverick Paul Carelock, infant son of Matthew Carelock and Marli McLellan of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 14 at Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah. In his short but meaningful time on earth, Maverick proved to be a brave, feisty fighter, meeting each day with a strength far greater than his tiny…
Read MoreMr. Rufus Carter Jr., 68
Mr. Rufus Carter Jr. was the son of the late Rufus Carter Sr. and Mary Fedrick Carter. He was born Oct. 21, 1957, in Jeff Davis County. He attended Hazlehurst High School. At an early age he joined Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for 41 years until his health failed.…
Read MoreMrs. Patsy Griffin, 88
Mrs. Patsy Griffin, 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 11 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Griffin was born May 27, 1937, in Ludowici to the late Roy Gaston Jacobs Sr. and the late Julia Belle Strickland Jacobs. She was a faithful member of Oakland Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Mrs. Griffin was…
Read MoreAltamaha Area Cross Country Teams
The Altamaha Area Cross Country Teams, Runner of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Coach of the Year were established in 2018 by the collective of coaches in the counties that border the Altamaha River. The idea behind the establishment of the Altamaha Area Cross Country awards is to recognize the athletes and coaches…
Read MoreJackets eliminated by Royals, 26-7
Friday night’s Jeff Davis-Bleckley County playoff game didn’t go as expected, although the Royals from Cochran were favored to win and did, indeed, prevail 26-7. But Bleckley’s heralded passing game was overshadowed by the Royals’ ability to run the ball right at the Yellow Jacket defense like few other teams have done this year. And…
Read MoreMillers lead shoebox campaign again
David and Gail Miller of Because He Lives Ministries are serving as local coordinators of Operation Christmas Child again this year. Operation Christmas Child also known as the “shoebox project” is one of Franklin Graham’s many projects. Shoeboxes are stuffed by churches, organizations, and individuals for needy children from all over the world The most…
Read MoreMrs. Paula Jeanette Bloodworth, 85
Mrs. Paula Jeanette Bloodworth, 85, a compassionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Nov. 6 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Bloodworth resided in Jeff Davis County most of her life. She was a retired Master Cosmetologist and retired business owner of Jeanette’s Beauty Salon. Mrs. Bloodworth had a passion for the Lord, her family, clients,…
Read MoreMrs. Peggy Ann Carter, 72
Mrs. Peggy Ann Carter, 72, of Hazlehurst passed away Nov. 8 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Peggy was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Jeff Davis County to the late William Elzie Lytle and the late Otera Powell Lytle. She was a loving home maker who especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and even her…
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