Area Obituaries
Ms. Teshia L. Tobler, ‘Shun’
The funeral for Teshia L. Tobler, aka “Shun,” was held recently. The eulogy was given by Bishop William Hollis. Other ministers on program were Pastor Charles Anderson, Pastor Jonathan King, and Minister Susie Clements. Special singing by The Full Gospel Choir, Sister Melsina Robinson, and Brother Bruce Mathis Pallbearers were Eddie Conaway III, Ronald Robinson,…
Read MoreMr. Alzie ‘Bert’ Baker Jr., 81
Services for Mr. Alzie “Bert” Baker Jr., 81, who died April 1, were held April 6 at Thornton’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Roger Snail officiated with burial in Walker Cemetery. Mr. Baker, born in Liberty County, was the son of the late Alzie Baker Sr. and Carrie Baker. He worked as a logger for many…
Read MoreMrs. Regina Rainey Kornegay, 70
Services for Mrs. Regina Rainey Kornegay, 70, who died April 2 after a brief illness, were held April 6 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church. The Rev. Dennis Roberts Jr., Rev. Roscoe Burke, Rev. Willie Futch, Rev. Henry Josey officiated with burial in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Kornegay, born in Hazlehurst, was the daughter of the…
Read MoreMrs. Ida Mae Jenkins (Robbs), 80
Mrs. Ida Mae Jenkins (Robbs) of Hazlehurst departed this life March 25. She was born Jan. 3, 1939, in Bogansville Township, Union County, S.C., to William and Ena (Faulks) Robbs. May 14, 1960 Ida Mae was joined in marriage to Thomas Graham Jenkins Sr. The majority of her life was spent in Newberry County, S.C.,…
Read MoreMrs. April Baxley Raines, 40
Mrs. April Baxley Raines, 40, of Hazlehurst, died March 23 at her residence. Mrs. Raines was born Jan. 11, 1979, in Lakeland, Fla., previously moving to Hazlehurst and was employed with Williams Brothers Trucking. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Bruce Raines of Hazlehurst; twosons, Richard Allen Krzyzaniak III (Ricky) of Bartow, Fla., and Jordan Bavaro…
Read MoreMrs. Patricia Rose, 84
Mrs. Patricia Rose, 84, of Alma passed away March 10 at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 28, 1935, in Ontario County, New York, to the late Winfred Lannon and Rosaltha Farrell Lannon. Ms. Rose is survived by her husband, Donald John Rose of Hazlehurst; children, John William Rose…
Read MoreMr. Jerry Thompson, 67
Mr. Jerry Thompson, 67, of Lumber City, died March 25 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia. Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 8, 1951, in Telfair County to the late William Lewis Thompson and the late Louise Elizabeth Screws Thompson. He was a retired fiber optic project manager and a member of Lumber City Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMr. Donald Wayne Alday, 72
Mr. Donald Wayne Alday, 72, of Hazlehurst, died March 16 at his residence. Mr. Alday was born May 29, 1946, in Donaldsonville. He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired heavy equipment operator with Jeff Davis County and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon…
Read MoreMr. Steve Dixon, 94
Mr. Steve Dixon, 94, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Hazlehurst, died March 22 at his son’s home. Mr. Dixon was born July 21, 1924, in Jeff Davis County to the late Albert (Buck) Dixon and the late Vera Nelms Dixon. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II, retired…
Read MoreMrs. Malissia Pearl Smith (Yawn), 66
Mrs. Malissia Pearl Smith (Yawn) of Denton moved to her Heavenly home March 22. Her funeral was March 24 at Denton Baptist Church. Malissia was born Nov. 18, 1952, as the only daughter of C.H. and Mary Davis Yawn. Mrs. Smith spent most of her time caring for her family. She spent several years working…
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