Area Obituaries
Mr. Larry Miles, 71
Mr. Larry Miles, 71, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Aug. 24. He was born May 7, 1955, in Hazlehurst. Larry later relocated to Jacksonville, Fla.. He attended Paxon High School in Jacksonville. Larry will be fondly remembered for his laughter, kindness, and outgoing personality. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His warm…
Read MoreMrs. Carolyn Settles, 87
Mrs. Carolyn Settles, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 15 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 26, 1939, in Eastman to the late Milton D. Coleman and Winnie Stevens Coleman. Carolyn had been a resident of Hazlehurst for more than 45 years and was a member of Philadelphia Church of…
Read MoreMr. Gregory Leonard Hyers, 59
Mr. Gregory Leonard Hyers, 59, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 7 at Jeff Davis Hospital. He was born June 16, 1967, to the late Harold Hyers and the late Eddie Lee Mims Hyers. He was an electrician with Universal Electric and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In addition to his parents,…
Read MoreMr. Johnny Miles, 69
Mr. Johnny Miles of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully Sept. 9 at the age of 69. He was born to the late Lulabell Miles and Kenzo Mitchell July 11, 1957. He attended the Stanton School in Jacksonville, Fla. He worked with Woody Folsom Automotive for 31 years, Jeff Davis Hospital for 10 years, John Deere/Lassiter Implement…
Read MoreMs. Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, 69
Ms. Cathy Ann Newsome Linebarger, 69, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 29 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Ms. Linebarger was born July 12, 1957, in Savannah to Earl Newsome and Mary Kathleen Johnson Newsome. She was a devoted caregiver who lovingly raised her children as well as nieces and nephews, which also led to her…
Read MoreMr. Comer Woodard ‘C.W.’ Register Jr., 78
Mr. Comer Woodward “C.W.” Register Jr., 78, passed away Sept. 5 at home surrounded by loved ones after a 10-year battle with prostate cancer. Mr. Register was born July 29, 1948, in Cook County. He was the only son of the late Helen and Comer Register. He graduated from Cook County High School in 1966…
Read MoreMr. Chad S. Hayslip, 51
Mr. Chad S. Hayslip, 51, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 27 at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville under the care of Coastal Hospice. He was born June 3, 1975, at Ft. Campbell, Ken., to the late James Earl Hayslip Jr. and Carolyn Evans Sorber. He was a resident of Hazlehurst and previously worked as a…
Read MoreMr. Eugene Sellers, 80
Mr. Eugene Sellers, 80, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 26 at his residence under the care of Coastal Hospice. Mr. Sellers was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Hazlehurst. He was the son of the late Willie Sellers and Willie Mae Cooner Sellers. He was a veteran of the United States National Guard and was employed…
Read MoreMrs. Annette Lynn Walters, 68
Mrs. Annette Lynn Walters, 68, passed away Aug. 23 at the Pavilion in Appling County after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 14, 1957, in Tallahassee, Fla., to the late Frank Edward Caine Jr. and Peggy VanSchick Caine. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Scott L. Caine…
Read MoreMr. Luther Frank Watts, 68
Mr. Luther Frank Watts Sr., 68, of Eastman, passed away Aug. 24 at his residence, under the care of Family Hospice. He was born May 2, 1958, in Plant City, Fla. He was the son of the late Luther Burtrum Watts and Zella Pearl Buckins Watts. He was retired from Amercord and was a member…
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