Area Obituaries

Mr. Daniel Wesley Atkinson, 80, of Snipesville passed away June 22 at his residence under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Mr. Atkinson was born Dec. 30, 1944, in Denton to the late Daniel Lott Atkinson Sr. and the late Mary E. Moon Atkinson. He loved fishing and retired from the Jeff Davis Road…

Mr. Lance Pickett Harrison, 52, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 27. Lance was born in Hazlehurst Oct. 25, 1972, and was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School. He loved his family, especially his mom and daughter. He was a workaholic and truly enjoyed his job at the Hyundai Motor Group Meta Plant where he…

Mrs. Ola Anne Johnson Spires Reid, 75, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Macon and Helena, ascended to Heaven June 23 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Born Oct. 16, 1949, in McRae, she was a member of Baxley Christian Fellowship Church: “The sweetest-spirited congregation I have ever found.” A 1967 graduate of Telfair County High School in…

Mr. Cole Matthew Baucom, 22, of Hazlehurst passed away June 15 from injuries sustained in an accident. Cole was born Sept. 28, 2002, in Ocilla. He was a member of the Jeff Davis High School Class of 2021 and the Yellow Jacket Baseball Team. His love for the outdoors led him to excel in baseball…

Mrs. Carolyn Jeanette Creamer, 82, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 19 at her residence with her loving family by her side under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mrs. Creamer was born June 10, 1943, in Hazlehurst, to the late William Herman Selph and the late Vesper Owens Selph. Carolyn’s smile delivered love and joy to…

Roger Stanley Hester, age 88, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away July 2, 2025. He was born in Jeff Davis County, Georgia on May 26, 1937, son of the late David J. Hester and the late Lillian Dyal. He was a member and Deacon for Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Sibyl Strickland…

Born, Dec. 13, 1953. In Heaven, June 15, 2025. Services: Crosby Chapel, 3135 Crosby Chapel Church Road, Baxley Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Celebration of Life: 2-3 p.m. Seating is limited. Food and family afterwards in the social hall. In lieu of flowers or food, consider donating to Crosby Chapel or becoming an Organ Donor in Honor…

Mrs. Carolyn Angela Speziali, 72, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 14 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Mrs. Carolyn was born November 4, 1952, in Jeff Davis County to the late Hal Abraham Maddox Sr. and the late Nina Lee (Hughes) Maddox. She loved her family and her cats. She enjoyed cooking and working in her…

Mrs. Wilma Jean Wright Abernathy, 88, of Hazlehurst, passed away May 27 at Lakeview Retirement Center in Baxley. Wilma was born July 31, 1936, in Holtville, Calif. A devoted Christian and long-time member of the Assemblies of God, Wilma lived her life with grace, love, and purpose. Whether through her work in children’s church, leading…

Mrs. Lisa Ann Reagin, 57, of Hazlehurst passed away May 27 at her residence. Mrs. Reagin was born Aug. 5, 1967, to the late James Howard Adams and the late Joann Bryant Adams. She was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and graduated in 1985 from Jeff Davis High School. She was…