Area Obituaries

Mrs. Mavis Ann Clance Herndon, 84, of Denton, died July 7 at Hazlehurst Court Care. Mrs. Herndon was born July 1, 1936, in Jeff Davis County to the late Otis Clance and the late Mary Newham Clance. She was a homemaker and her most dedicated profession was serving as a minister’s wife for many years.…

Mrs. Debbie Stone Horton, 65, of Hazlehurst, died July 12 at her residence. Mrs. Horton was born July 24, 1954, in Bacon County to the late Hudson Stone and the late Marion Crosby Stone. She was a homemaker and she loved taking care of her family. She was a member of Bridgeford Church of God…

Mrs. Bonnie Knorzer, 92, of Hazlehurst died July 9 at her residence. Mrs. Knorzer was born July 25, 1927, in Whitfield County to the late Steve Brown and the late Maggie Gribble Brown. She retired as the school nutrition director for Jeff Davis County Board of Education and was a member of First United Methodist…

Mr. David Earl Leggett, 81, of Hazlehurst, died July 7 at Meadows Regional Medical Center. Mr. Leggett was born May 21, 1939, in Appling County. He was a veteran of the United States Army, was retired from Hazlehurst Housing Authority and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was always so happy for the family…

Mr. Curlie Lee Spencer (C.L.), of Wheeler County, passed away July 10 surrounded by his family. Private services will be held at Baker Cemetery. Mr. Spencer was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Lula Spencer. He was born in New Hope Community near Smithville, Miss., July 27, 1926. At the age…

Mrs. Deborah K. Davis, 57, of Uvalda, died July 4 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Davis was born Sept. 11, 1962, in Jeff Davis County. She was a school nutrition manager with Jeff Davis County Board of Education for 27 Years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Davis, father, John Darwin…

Mrs. Jerry Sue Williams Hardee, 75, of Eatonton, formerly of Lumber City, died July 3 at DeKalb Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hardee was born April 21, 1945, in Jeff Davis County to the late Hughey Williams and the late Ruby Lee Minchew Williams. She was a retired truck driver. Survivors include her husband, James L. Hardee…

Mr. James Collice Morton Jr., 74, of Alma, passed away July 2 at his residence. A memorial service was held July 5 at Elbethel Church with Dr. Tommy Huddleston officiating. Mr. Morton was born Dec. 23, 1945, in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Collice Morton Sr. and Dorothy Fowler Morton.…

Mr. Michael Allen Perry, 39, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 3. Mr. Perry was born Jan. 1, 1981, in Hazlehurst. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a territory sales manager for AgraMed. Michael had a deep-rooted love for the outdoors but nothing compared to the love he had for his family.…

Mr. Ralph O. Renfroe, 90, of Hazlehurst died July 5 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Renfroe was born Nov. 21, 1929, in Telfair County to the late Ernest Elmer Renfroe and the late Amanda Walden Renfroe. He was retired from CSX Railroad. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization, American Welding Society and…