Mr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66
Mr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 4 surrounded by his loved ones in Vidalia. Mr. Selph was born June 12, 1957, in Telfair County. He is preceded in death by his parents Odis Carl Selph and Hazel Brown Selph. Mr. Selph was an outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing at the…
Read MoreOld Dog & New Tricks — By Tommy Purser
Buying a new computer should be easy. Shouldn’t it? Not in the least. I had been hanging on to my old iMac, despite its shortcomings, slowness, and incompatibility with many of the newer programs I want to use. Finally, my old computer just became too incompatible with too many things. I loathe upgrading because doing…
Read MoreAllen seeking re-election
Incumbent Larry Allen will file for re-election to the Jeff Davis County school board. “We’ve made a lot of progress,” Allen said. “It’s exciting to see changes happen over time. The board works really well together, and I want to continue to be part of a system that works. I have no agenda; I vote…
Read MoreIndictments handed down
The following indictments were filed by the 2023 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury: Chelsea Marie Harden, burglary in the first degree. Walter Lopez-Hernandez, burglary in the second degree, obstruction of an officer, obstruction of emergency medical personnel, theft by taking. Anthony Mitchell Tucker, seven counts of terroristic threats, criminal trespass and harassing communications. William…
Read MoreTillery on committee investigating DA
The members of the State Senate’s special committee to investigate alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis were announced by Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ office. The committee comprises six Republican State Senators and three Democrat State Senators. The state Senate approved the special committee by a 30-19 vote: Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens)…
Read MoreMr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44
Mr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44, passed away from an extended illness surrounded by his family Feb. 4. Josh was employed by Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Market Sales Leader for 15 years. He was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church. Josh was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and loved spending time at the lake…
Read MoreMr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear, 41
Mr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear was born Oct. 2, 1982, in Hazlehurst to the late Bobby James Blackshear Sr. and Rudena Blackshear. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 2001. At the time of his departure, Markeith was pursuing a degree in Business to become a music producer and songwriter at McLennan Community College. Markeith…
Read MoreMs. Sylvia Jean Winge McDaniel, 85
Ms. Sylvia Jean Winge McDaniel, 85, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 30 at her residence. Ms. McDaniel was born Nov. 19, 1938, in Bacon County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Winge and Eula Mims Winge, husband, Raymond McDaniel, great-granddaughter, Hadley Coe and sister, Juanita Branch. Ms. McDaniel was a sweet, gentle…
Read MoreMr. Billy William McMillan, 65
Mr. Billy William McMillan was born Jan. 23, 1959, to the late Thirston and Lillie Mae McMillan in Baxley. He departed this life Jan. 30. Billy was a product of the Appling County School System and carried the lessons of his youth into a life characterized by hard work and dedication. His work ethic was…
Read MoreMrs. Phyllis Kathleen Balkcom Wooten, 65
Mrs. Phyllis Kathleen Balkcom Wooten was born Aug. 31, 1958, in Hazlehurst. She was the third child born to Ernestine and the late John Moore Balkcom. Phyllis devoted her life to Christ at an early age and joined Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1977 and later took…
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