Area Obituaries
Rev. Grey Holt Robinson, 87
The Rev. Grey Holt Robinson, 87, was born and raised in Lakeland, Fla. After being called to the ministry as a teenager, he accepted Christ at the age of 24 and followed God’s calling of full-time ministry for 52 years. As a Lee College student, he married Linda, his wife of 58 years. After graduating,…
Read MoreMrs. Juanita Mae (Hand) Fralick, 81
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the passing of Mrs. Juanita Mae (Hand) Fralick, 81, who passed away peacefully at her home Feb. 14. Juanita was born in Baxley to the late Willie Monroe Hand and Doreatha McRae. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is also preceded by a daughter Marcia Ray…
Read MoreMr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66
Mr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 4 surrounded by his loved ones in Vidalia. Mr. Selph was born June 12, 1957, in Telfair County. He is preceded in death by his parents Odis Carl Selph and Hazel Brown Selph. Mr. Selph was an outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing at the…
Read MoreMr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44
Mr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44, passed away from an extended illness surrounded by his family Feb. 4. Josh was employed by Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Market Sales Leader for 15 years. He was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church. Josh was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and loved spending time at the lake…
Read MoreMr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear, 41
Mr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear was born Oct. 2, 1982, in Hazlehurst to the late Bobby James Blackshear Sr. and Rudena Blackshear. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 2001. At the time of his departure, Markeith was pursuing a degree in Business to become a music producer and songwriter at McLennan Community College. Markeith…
Read MoreMs. Sylvia Jean Winge McDaniel, 85
Ms. Sylvia Jean Winge McDaniel, 85, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 30 at her residence. Ms. McDaniel was born Nov. 19, 1938, in Bacon County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Winge and Eula Mims Winge, husband, Raymond McDaniel, great-granddaughter, Hadley Coe and sister, Juanita Branch. Ms. McDaniel was a sweet, gentle…
Read MoreMr. Billy William McMillan, 65
Mr. Billy William McMillan was born Jan. 23, 1959, to the late Thirston and Lillie Mae McMillan in Baxley. He departed this life Jan. 30. Billy was a product of the Appling County School System and carried the lessons of his youth into a life characterized by hard work and dedication. His work ethic was…
Read MoreMrs. Phyllis Kathleen Balkcom Wooten, 65
Mrs. Phyllis Kathleen Balkcom Wooten was born Aug. 31, 1958, in Hazlehurst. She was the third child born to Ernestine and the late John Moore Balkcom. Phyllis devoted her life to Christ at an early age and joined Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1977 and later took…
Read MoreMs. Plenda Pearce Wykle, 80
Ms. Glenda Pearce Wykle, 80, of Lumber City passed away peacefully Feb. 5. Glenda was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Baxley to the late Mr. Manning Pearce and Mrs. Dollie Russell Pearce. Ms. Wykle was a hairdresser and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Edward Pearce, Dwight Pearce, and…
Read MoreMr. Randy Davis, 67
Mr. Randy Davis, 67, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 24. Mr. Davis was born Dec. 23, 1956, to Raymond Lewis Davis and Lorine Hall Davis. He was the retired owner of Davis Construction and a retired truck driver. Mr. Davis was a successful entrepreneur and a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was preceded in…
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