Area Obituaries
Deaconess Marie K. Cray, 94
Services for Deaconess Marie K. Cray, 94, who died March 31, were held April 6 at House of God Church in Hazlehurst with Elder Gregory Crawford presiding. Mrs. Cray was born April 11, 1929, to Richard and Mandie Kates in Horne Mission, Ga. She attended Horne Mission School and worshipped at House of God Church…
Read MoreMr. Larry Maxwell Linebarger, 63
Mr. Larry Maxwell Linebarger, 63, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at his residence. Mr. Larry was born Oct. 21, 1960, in Hazlehurst, to Jimmy Dale Linebarger and Mrs. Maxine Turner Linebarger. He is preceded in death by his mother. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with them and helping them when he…
Read MoreMrs. Emma Jane McDuffie, 73
Mrs. Emma Jane McDuffie, 73, passed away March 29, in Jacksonville. Born in Tampa, Fla., she traveled with her husband during his ministry, living most of that time in Long County. Along with supporting him, she worked as a retail clothing manager and as a bus monitor. Mrs. McDuffie was also a talented singer, artist,…
Read MoreMr. Maxie ‘Mac’ Collins, 85
Mr. Maxie “Mac” Collins, 86, of Hazlehurst went to be with his Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 29, at his residence. Mr. Collins was born Feb. 8, 1938, in Appling County and has lived in Jeff Davis County since 1960. He graduated from Appling County High School in 1956 and retired from Hazlehurst…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy J. Clark Ridder, 81
Services for Mrs. Dorothy J. Clark Ridder, 81, who died March 20, were held March 30 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church with Elder Eddie Harmon presiding. Burial was in Hazlehurst Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Ridder was born June 18, 1942, in West Green to Samuel and Jeannie Mae (Wood) Cooper. She joined House of Prayer in…
Read MoreMrs. Patricia Farrington, 67
Services for Mrs. Patricia Farrington, 67, who died March 21 at Jeff Davis Hospital, were held March 24 at Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with her husband Michael Farrington presiding. Her daughter, Danielle Dixon, read a poem. Mrs. Farrington was born April 15, 1966, in Hawkinsville to the late Bessie Thomas Mason and Willie D. Mason…
Read MoreMrs. Kytrice Kiana “KK” Kirk, 29
Services for Miss Kytrice Kiana “KK” Kirk, 29, who died March 18 at Savannah Memorial Hospital, were held March 24 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Lumber City with Pastor Laura Clemons presiding. Miss Kirk was born Nov. 9, 1994, in Eastman to the late Jeannette Kirk and Milton Paul. After the passing of…
Read MoreMrs. Lottie Mae McMillan, 63
Services for Mrs. Lottie Mae McMillan, 63, who died March 12, were held March 23 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Graham with Pastor Tony Reynolds presiding and Pastor Lorraine Drake giving the eulogy. Mrs. McMillan was born April 8, 1960, to the late Joseph and Clara Mae Jones in Graham. Lottie graduated from Wheeler County…
Read MoreMrs. Barbara Sue Walls, 77
Mrs. Barbara Sue Walls of Uvalda, 77, passed away March 21 peacefully surrounded by her family. Barbara was born March 18, 1947, in Scott City, Missouri, to the late Mr. Frank Leo Bles and Mrs. Ella LaDon “Sally” Summers Bles. She is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Doris Amanda Adams, sisters Donnie Lee,…
Read MoreMr. Milton Davis Tobler, 65
Services for Mr. Milton Davis Tobler, 65, who died March 2 at Memorial Health University Health Center in Savannah, were held March 9 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Lumber City with Bishop William Hollis and the Rev. Charles A. Anderson Sr. officiating. Burial was in Dillard Cemetery in Alamo. Active pallbearers were nephews…
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