Ms. Sally May Carter Ray, 75
Ms. Sally May Carter Ray, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away at her residence May 15. Ms. Ray was born Feb. 6, 1949, in Bacon County. She was preceded in death by her parents Earlice Carter Sr. and Dorothy Googe Carter; husband James Robert (Bobby) Ray; daughter-in-law Stephanie Carter; and brothers Earlice Carter Jr. and Roger…
Read MoreMr. Coleman Dewitt Yawn, 37
Mr. Coleman Dewitt Yawn, 37, of Hazlehurst went to his heavenly home May 14. Cole was born in Alma to Mr. Arthur Dewitt Yawn and Janet Lynn “Hutto” Yawn. He was employed by Knollwood Tire and Wheel. He had a love for automobiles and was extremely talented when it came to auto modification. Cole was…
Read MoreGHSA should create a level playing field — By Tommy Purser
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA), as usual, can get few things right. Consider that Jeff Davis High’s baseball team has all its players living in Hazlehurst or Lumber City. By contrast, the Yellow Jackets’ state playoff opponent North Cobb Christian School has two players from Kennesaw, four from Marietta, three from Powder Springs, one…
Read MoreNice Guys Finish Last — By John Reed
Nice guys finish last Not since Lincoln‘s first election in 1860 have we seen the kind of polarization sweeping the country these days. Steven Douglas, a Democrat, won the slave states… many of which seceded before Lincoln‘s inaugural in March of that year. At the time, Abe was seen as a genial backwoods type, vastly…
Read MoreInaugural Debutante/Cotillion held
In a heady swirl of bright white tulle, pearls, and chiffon, six young ladies made their debut in the inaugural Debutante/Cotillion hosted by the Hazlehurst Hailed Sister at Lumber City Highway Events May 4. It was indeed an “Evening of Elegance and Grace.” The venue was transformed into an enchanted magical ballroom boasting lush greenery…
Read MoreParade set for Will
Let’s bring our hometown and American Idol contestant Will Moseley to the Pinelands! A parade and free concert will be held Tuesday, May 14. The parade will start at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, continue down Tallahassee St., turning right at CVS and continuing on to Yellow Jacket Stadium.…
Read MoreMrs. Diann Miles, 69
Mrs. Diann Miles, 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 27 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Miles was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude Moye Ryles, Ouida Mae Dayl Ryles, sister Nora Vaughn, brother James Ryles, niece Sandra Hester and nephew Ken Lightsey. Diann…
Read MoreMrs. Margaret Boatright Hall, 89
Mrs. Margaret Boatright Hall, 89, of Hazlehurst passed away April 30 at her residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. Margaret was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Alma to the late John Truitt Boatright and the late Bessie Marie Carver Boatright. She worked as a sewing supervisor at Ero Industries and was a member of…
Read MoreJackets lose heartbreaker
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team suffered a pair of heart-breaking losses to North Cobb Christian School Monday in Hazlehurst to end their hopes of a state championship. North Cobb came into the game with a 30-4 record and the No. 1 ranking among the state’s Class AA teams. The Eagles downed the Yellow Jackets 7-2…
Read MoreTennis boys win thriller over Appling
On April 26, Jeff Davis Boys’ Soccer hosted Appling County for a Sweet 16 matchup. This is the first time that both teams faced each other in the playoffs and the first time in boys’ program history that they hosted a Sweet 16 match. Jeff Davis came into this match with a chip on their…
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