Area Obituaries

Mr. Jackie Walter Clark, 83, of Hazlehurst passed away Aug. 3 at his residence. Mr. Clark was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Albany to the late Wilma Cleveland Clark Commander and Philip James Clark. He graduated from Georgia Teachers’ College (now Georgia Southern University) and earned a Master’s Degree from Mercer University. He taught mathematics…

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the memorial service for Mrs. Susan Margaret McConnell Hendricks, 75, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Aug. 6 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1945, in Clinton, Iowa, to Edward and Hazel McConnell. She married Bryson Hendricks Dec. 29, 1962. Surviving are her…

Mr. Van W. McLoon Sr., 76, of Hazlehurst, crossed over Aug. 7 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. Mr. McLoon was born Nov. 4, 1943, in Jeff Davis County to the late James McLoon and the late Louise Beall McLoon. He was a devoted family man known for his hard work ethic and was…

Mrs. Ruby Evans Renfroe, 94, of Lumber City, died Aug. 3 at her residence. Mrs. Renfroe was born April 6, 1926, in Wheeler County to the late Theodore Evans and the late Vienna Evans. She was a seamstress, sweet homemaker, loved growing pretty flowers and adored her grandchildren. She was a member of Lumber City…

Mr. James Paul Toth, 48, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 26 at his residence. Mr. Toth was born Aug. 12, 1971, in Johnstown, Penn. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Alexander Paul Toth Sr. and Mary Frances Turgeon Toth. He was employed as a millwright with Thompson Hardwoods and has made…

Mr. Norman Trowell, 82, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 5 at Lumber City Nursing Home. Mr. Trowell was born Sept. 14, 1936, in Bacon County to the late Cleon Trowell and the late Myrtle Hutchinson Trowell. He was retired from Hazlehurst Mills and Fleetwood and for the past few years he has worked as a self-employed…

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. James David Adams, 48, who passed away July 28 at his residence. Mr. Adams was a native of Jeff Davis County living in Appling County for the past 24 years, a United States Army veteran, and a great guitar player. He was preceded in death…

Mr. Henry Grady Howard, 80, of Graham, died July 30 at South East Ga Health System in Brunswick. Mr. Howard was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Appling County to the late Henry Bush Howard and the late Versie Griffin Howard. He was retired from Appling County Road Department and was a member of Lighthouse Christian…

Ms. Glenda Copeland Quarterman, 75, of Hazlehurst, died July 27 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Ms. Quarterman was born Dec. 5, 1944, to the late Bobby Copeland and the late Myrtle Yawn Copeland in Jeff Davis County. She was retired from Hazlehurst Mills and a member of Philadelphia Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,…

Mrs. Gloria Fay Hewett Shipes, 64, of Hazlehurst died July 30 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Shipes was born Oct. 3, 1955, in Florida to the late Alvin Earl Hewett and the late Quinelle Lane Moye. She was retired from Hazlehurst Mills with over 28 years of service and was a member of Oakland Baptist…