Mrs. Barbara Ann Morton, 85
Ms. Barbara Ann Morton, 85, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 1 at her home. She was born June 22, 1939, to the late Aldie and Ethel Hill Adams. She was a true southern, classy, Christian lady who loved reading her Bible and watching her son Barry and her grandson Shane on Sunday morning live preaching…
Read MoreMr. Thomas Madison Poore, 63
Mr. Thomas Madison Poore, 63, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 1 at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. Mr. Poore was born Dec. 18, 1961, in Ocala, Fla., to the late Benjamin Mumford Poore and the late Frankie Lois Carter Poore. He was owner and operator of P & P Auto & Transmission for over 30…
Read MoreBasketball Teams Open 2025 With Wins
Jeff Davis High’s basketball teams got off to a good start with the 2025 portion of their schedules as both Coach KatyBeth Jordan’s and Coach Thomas McAboy’s teams defeated Berrien County Friday in Nashville and Toombs County Saturday in Hazlehurst. The wins boosted each team’s record to 6-5. In Nashville, the girls won 53-39 and…
Read MoreMrs. Madrid Hayes Adams, 87
Mrs. Madrid Hayes Adams, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away after a brief illness Oct. 11. Madrid was born Nov. 23, 1936, to Ivey D. and Clara B. Hayes. She was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School then attended Toccoa Falls Bible College. Madrid was married to Richard S. Adams Sept. 27, 1964. They were…
Read MoreMrs. Cassandra Lynn Berry, 57
Services for Mrs. Cassandra Lynn Berry, 57, who died Oct. 17 after courageously battling lung disease, were held Oct. 26 at Bennett Tabernacle Church. Burial was at Hill Memorial Garden. Cassandra was born Aug. 30, 1967, in Augusta and grew up in Hazlehurst. She graduated from Jeff Davis High School, where she was a member…
Read MoreMr. Anthony Richard Edwards, 67
Services for Mr. Anthony Richard Edwards, 67, who died Oct. 3 at Savannah Memorial Hospital in Savannah, were held Oct. 12 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church with Elder Eddie Harmon officiating. Mr. Edwards was born Dec. 24, 1956, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the late Frank Edwards and Carrie Mae Edwards. He attended Telfair…
Read MoreMr. Wiley Landon Graham, 77
Mr. Wiley Landon Graham, 77, of Hazlehurst passed away Oct. 21 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a short illness. He was born Nov. 1, 1946, in Jeff Davis County to Marcus Leroy Graham and Lorene Sears Graham. Wiley was a member of the graduating class of Jeff Davis High in 1965. He enlisted…
Read MoreMrs. Charlene Hamm , 71
Mrs. Charlene Hamm, 71, of Baxley, died Oct. 8 at Appling Healthcare. She was born Sept. 16, 1953, to the late Clarence and Audrey Ford. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Hazlehurst Church of God. She enjoyed keeping house, keeping up her yard and flowers, and…
Read MoreMrs. Debra ‘Debby’ Lee May
Mrs. Debra “Debby” Lee May, 71, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 14 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Fla. She was born in Hazlehurst May 15, 1953, to Quitman and Shella Mae Batten. She was a Christian by faith and attended Hazlehurst Church of God. She enjoyed sewing and even sewed clothes for her missionary friends.…
Read MoreKa’Cee Allen Jones, 14
Ka’Cee Allen Jones was born Oct. 9, 2010, to Rochester Jones Jr. and Carrie Chandler. Ka’Cee was a seventh grader at Jeff Davis Middle School where he was an active player for the football, wrestling, and tennis programs. Ka’Cee’s exceptional athletic abilities were acknowledged beyond the middle school. He played various sports for the Jeff…
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