Area Obituaries

Mr. Thomas Fulton Hughes Sr., 81, of Glenwood, passed away July 29 at his residence. Fulton was born July 14, 1945, in Jeff Davis County to the late Onis Fulton Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers Hughes. He was a truck driver, enjoyed the outdoors and in his younger years loved fishing. He enjoyed working in…

Mrs. Olivia Bennett Gadson, 89, passed away June 16 at her residence in Jacksonville, Fla., under the care of hospice. Mrs. Gadson was born Jan. 16, 1937, in McRae to the late Charlie Spencer Bennett and Mattie Lou Bennett. Mrs. Gadson worked as a paraprofessional in the Duval County School System until she began to…

Mrs. Helen Wilson Hill, 90, transitioned peacefully June 26 surrounded by her loving daughter, Kathryn and her caring granddaughter, Takilya, at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Hill was born April 22, 1936, in Hazlehurst to Joe and Mabel Ware Wilson. The youngest of eight children, Ms. Hill planted deep roots in her community. At an early…

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…