Board Recognized
In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Dr. Chris Roppe recognized school board members at the Jan. 11 board meeting. Pictured from left are Shannon New, Greg Brantley, David Miller, John Girtman, Larry Allen, Roger Ogilvie (Chair), Andy Ramay (Vice Chair), Dr. Roppe.
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Board of Education Chairman Roger Ogilvie was recognized by the Georgia School Board Association for his 15 years of service. Dr. Chris Roppe presented Mr. Ogilvie a plaque at the board meeting last Thursday.
Read MorePersonalities And Policy — By John Reed
Personalities and Policy Last week’s weather has many doubting the idea of global warming but I’m sure by August it’ll be another story. Our opinions change as outside conditions warrant. Also true in politics… Few on either side of the aisle would have foreseen Trump’s comeback just three years later. Seems like most people are…
Read MoreMrs. Vickie Diane Johnson Herrington, 63
Mrs. Vickie Diane Johnson Herrington, 63, a loving homemaker and dedicated former employee at Julie’s Specialties in Baxley, peacefully passed away Jan. 20 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. She was born Oct. 5, 1960, in Jacksonville, Fla., to her Jewell Faye Adams Hollar and William “Bill” Johnson. Vickie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother,…
Read MoreMr. Harmon Oliver Dawson, 97
Mr. Harmon Oliver Dawson, 97, left us peacefully Jan. 19 in the kind care of Bacon County Hospital following the struggle of recovery from a stroke Aug. 24, 2023. He has been lifted up by friends, family and caretakers throughout his journey. Harmon rests now in the arms of our Lord and is reunited with his…
Read MoreMr. Servando Osorio-Benites, 62
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Servando Osorio-Benites, 62, who passed away Jan. 18 at Glenwood Healthcare in Glenwood. Mr. Osorio-Benites was born in Chijol, Tamaulipas. He was preceded in death by his parents Oved Osorio and Carmen Benites. Survivors include wife Gabriela Osorio; sons Servando Osorio Jr., Enrique Osorio, Gabriel…
Read MoreMrs. EuRee Wood Taylor, 84
Ms. EuRee Wood Taylor, 84, of Denton passed away Jan. 20 at Lumber City Nursing Home. Ms. Taylor was born in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Eula Burkett Wood, daughter, Shana Dawn Day and son, Todd Taylor, brother Jimmy Wood. She was retired and a member of…
Read MoreMrs. Sharon Marie Toler, 57
Mrs. Sharon Marie Toler, 57, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 17 at her residence. Mrs. Toler was born Sept. 2, 1966, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Alton Horne and Mary Jane Frimont Horne, sisters, Patricia Williams and Shirley Warren. She loved yard sales, spending time with family and…
Read MoreGainers Frustrated By Lack Of Help With Project
Brothers George and Grant Gainer are frustrated and have been for some time now. The Gainers have partnered with NextEra Energy, one of the world’s largest electric utility holding companies, to place a solar farm on a portion of the Gainers’ land in the Brooker community near Denton. To make the plan work, NextEra needs…
Read MoreMrs. Shirley Marie Hench Shope, 87
Mrs. Shirley Marie Hench Shope, 87, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 11. Mrs. Shope was born Aug. 26, 1936, in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late George Hench and the late Esther Dahr Hench. She was a retired bookkeeper with Gold Line Drug Company. Mrs. Shope was a member of First Methodist Church of Hazlehurst and…
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