Area Obituaries
Mr. Anthon ‘Buddy’ Hutto, 72
Mr. Anthon “Buddy” Hutto, 72, of Denton, died Jan. 14 at Advent Hospital in Orlando, Fla. Mr. Hutto was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Coffee County to the late Rev. Talmadge Hutto and the late Lois Bryant Hutto. He was a deacon and member of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, former manager with Piggly Wiggly, and…
Read MoreMiss Gladys McDonald, 89
Graveside services for Gladys McDonald, 89, were held Jan. 19 at Hazlehurst City Cemetery with the Rev. Deke Dubberly officiating. Miss McDonald was born July 24, 1930, in Hazlehurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Ollie McDonald and Fannie Mae Dykes McDonald, a daughter, Martha and brothers, Jerry McDonald and Edward…
Read MoreMrs. Janice Hughes Prescott, 65
Mrs. Janice Hughes Prescott, 65, of Douglas, died Jan. 14 at McRae Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Prescott was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Jeff Davis County to the late Joe Hughes and the late Merleen Dunn Hughes. She was retired from Walmart Distribution and a member of True Light Ministries. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreMrs. Ellene Woodard Reddick, 78
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellene Woodard Reddick, 78, of Cordele, were held Jan. 16 at Christ Episcopal Church in Cordele with Fr. Dave Johnson and Deacon John Lane officiating. Barbara Woods, organist, provided the music and accompanied the congregation as they sang “Be Thou My Wisdom” and “I Am The Bread Of Life.” The Communion…
Read MoreMrs. Penny McLendon Tillman, 56
Mrs. Penny McLendon Tillman, 56, of Hahira went home to be with her Savior Jan. 14 at her home. She was born in Norfolk, Va., on June 17, 1963, and had lived in Hazlehurst before moving to Valdosta many years ago. Penny was a member of Hahira First Baptist Church and a registered nurse with…
Read MoreMr. Charles Edward Walker, 72
Mr. Charles Edward Walker, 72, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 16 at his residence. Mr. Walker was born Oct. 28, 1947, in Nashville to the late Samuel J. Walker and the late Velora Rowan Walker. He was a retired salesman with Coffee Chrysler and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his…
Read MoreMrs. Shana Taylor Day, 45
Mrs. Shana Taylor Day, 45, of Brunswick, formerly of Denton, died Jan. 9 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Mrs. Day was born April 8, 1974, in Jeff Davis County. She was a homemaker and is preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Day, father, Phillip Taylor and brother, Todd Taylor. Survivors include her…
Read MoreMrs. Kathryn Livingston Miles, 77
Mrs. Kathryn Livingston Miles, 77, of Lumber City, died Jan. 9 at her residence. Mrs. Miles was born Dec. 23, 1942, in Telfair County to the late V.A. Livingston and the late Lillie White Livingston. She was a retired school nutritionist with the Jeff Davis County School System and a member of Oakland Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMrs. Marlene Spann Peede, 96
Mrs. Marlene Spann Peede, 96, passed away peacefully Jan. 13 at Serenity Place of Dublin. A native of Hazlehurst, Mrs. Peede was born Feb. 26, 1923, to James Edward Spann and Lilly Harrison Spann at Goldman’s Hospital. She was the Salutatorian of her graduating class from Hazlehurst High School at the age of 15 and…
Read MoreMr. Larry Howe Smith, 81
Mr. Larry Howe Smith, 81, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 9 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born July 5, 1938, in Coffee County to the late Ashley Smith and the late Mae Dell Howe Smith. He was a retired truck driver with Amoco Fabrics and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He is preceded…
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