Area Obituaries
Mr. Randall Verlon Branch, 59
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Randall Verlon Branch, 59, of Denton, who passed away April 26. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Oakview Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Joey Andrews and the Rev. Brian Brazzell officiating. Mr. Branch was born in Hazlehurst. He was the son…
Read MoreMr. B.H. Claxton, 93
Mr. B.H. Claxton, 93, of Hazlehurst, died April 26 at Navicent Health in Macon. Mr. Claxton was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Jeff Davis County to the late Elzie Hubert Claxton Sr. and the late Janie Newman Claxton. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired educator with Jeff Davis…
Read MoreMrs. Lunette Hall, 86
Mrs. Lunette Hall, 86, of Baxley died April 27 at Memorial Health Center in Savannah after a short illness. She was a native of Appling County, daughter of the late Elmer T. and Edna Crosby Herrington and was preceded in death by brothers J. D. Herrington and Kenny Herrington, sisters Hulda Pope and Etta Mae…
Read MoreMr. Robin Daniel King
Graveside service for Mr. Robin Daniel King was held April 25 at at Dillard Cemetery in Alamo. Prayer was by Evangelist Shawn Holmes. Scripture reading was by Pastor Evelyn Wimbley. Words of Encouragement was given by Bishop Albert Wimbley. Bishop Albert Wimbley was in charge of the Committal Service. Robin leaves to mourn his memories…
Read MoreMrs. Jackie Evans Music, 67
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the death of Mrs. Jackie Evans Music, 67, of Hazlehurst, who passed away April 20. A private family graveside services was held April 24 at Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Waters officiating. Mrs. Music was born Jan. 25, 1953, in Hazlehurst. She was preceded…
Read MoreMrs. Martha Pauline Clifton Sessums, 97
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mrs. Martha Pauline Clifton Sessums, 97, who passed away at her residence April 26 after a lengthy illness. A private burial was held April 28, 2020 in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Steele officiating. Mrs. Sessums was born and raised in Hazlehurst. She…
Read MoreMrs. Betty Ward Varnadoe, 85
Mrs. Betty Ward Varnadoe, 85, of Lumber City, died April 25 at her residence. Mrs. Varnadoe was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Telfair County to the late Thomas Drew Ward and the late Bessie Cravey Ward. She was a retired accountant with Brian Center Nursing Home and a member of Lumber City Baptist Church. She…
Read MoreMrs. Idella (Della) Fisher, 65
Services for Mrs. Idella (Della) Fisher, 65, who died April 14, were held April 19 at Morgan Chapel Church Cemetery in Graham. The Rev. Jamie Haynes officiated. Mrs. Fisher was born April 14, 1955, in Hazlehurst and later lived with her Aunt Maddie in Red Bank, N.J. She ran track and played basketball in high…
Read MoreMrs. Mildred Cothern Hand, 89
Mrs. Mildred Cothern Hand, 89, of Denton, passed away April 18 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Hand was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Coffee County. She was a member of Denton Baptist Church and a homemaker who helped her husband on the family farm where they received many awards including Farm Family of the Year.…
Read MoreMr. Larry Eugene Morris, 69
Mr. Larry Eugene Morris, 69, of Hazlehurst, died April 18 at Hazlehurst Court Care. Mr. Morris was born Dec. 11, 1950, in Jeff Davis County to the late Eugene Morris and the late Beatrice Della Hazlip Morris. He was formerly employed with Page Plumbing and Electrical of Vidalia and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors…
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