Area Obituaries

Mr. William Thomas “Tom” Oliver, 87, of Hazlehurst passed away July 7 at Appling Healthcare. Mr. Oliver, born April 29, 1939, in McRae, was the beloved son of the late Preston Oliver and Eva Mae Bass Oliver. A devoted member of First Baptist Church, he spent his career as a bread route driver with Derst…

Mrs. Shirley Hughes Lovett, 75, of Hazlehurst, passed away July 8 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mrs. Lovett, born Nov. 10, 1950, in Hazlehurst, was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Lenora Hand Hughes. Her family was her greatest joy, and she loved them with a devotion that shaped every…

Mr. Clifton L. “Coon” Griffin, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 29 at his residence under the care of Comfort Hospice. Mr. Griffin was born Jan. 8, 1955, to the late William Barney Griffin and the late Mancy Lou Carter Griffin Williamson. He worked for Claxton Poultry. Mr. Griffin was known for his quick wit,…

Mrs. Amanda Lightsey Varnadoe, 39, of Lumber City, passed away July 3 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Amanda was born Dec. 7, 1986, in Toombs County. She was previously employed by Jeff Davis County Board of Education in the high school lunchroom; a member and attended Hazlehurst Church of God and Central Grove Church…

Ms. Mollie Virginia Floyd, 72, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 26 at the residence of her sister, Bessie Trowell. Ms. Floyd was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Tampa., Fla., the daughter of the late Hoke Newell and Mollie Mills Newell. She found happiness in simple things, whether she was fishing, preparing a home-cooked meal, coloring,…

Mrs. Bessie Marilyn Brantley, 90, passed away June 22 after a long and blessed life. She was born May 21, 1936, in Hazlehurst, the daughter of the late William Toliver Schell and Christine Osburn Schell. Bessie worked for many years in the fabric and craft departments at TG&Y and later at Wal‑Mart, where her creativity,…

Mr. Lucious Daniel “Don” Taylor, 91, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully at his home June 24 following a brief illness. Don, as he was known to friends, family and business associates, was born April 20, 1936, in Atkinson County, to the late Daniel Taylor and the late Willie Mae Cowart Taylor. He proudly served our…

Ms. Eloise Sinclair Ulsh, 96, of Snipesville, passed away June 22 at The Preston at Douglas Senior Living. Eloise was born Nov. 25, 1929, in Snipesville to the late Arlie Isham Sinclair and Anna Lou White Sinclair. She lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Fla., and established a successful career as a real estate…

Mrs. Genevieve Gonzales De Vazquez, 47, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 7 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Vazquez was born March 30, 1979, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Juan Gonzales and Guadalupe Pena. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Demetrio Vazquez; daughters Stephanie Olveda, Anna Gonzales, Jasmine Ortiz and Hanna…