Area Obituaries

Mr. Kenneth David Meeks, 61, of Uvalda, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away June 25 at his home. He was born June 20, 1962, in Independence, La., to the late Henry Kenneth and Mable Meeks. He graduated from Telfair High School in 1978 and was a retired long haul truck driver of 40 years.…

Mrs. Emelina Gamit Orcaz, 86, of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home June 16. Mrs. Orcaz was born to the late Benito Gamit and Maria Reboya Gamit in the Philippines. She was loved by many, and her family will miss her dearly. She is survived by her children sons, Armando and Arnel; daughters, Aida and…

Ms. Gwendolyn Ann Pearson, 76, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully at her residence. Ms. Pearson was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a kind person and was very fond of spending time with her friends and family. Born and raised in Hazlehurs, she was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in 1965. She…

Mrs. Loretta Shumans Smith, 63, of Baxley passed away June 18 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born July 16, 1959, in Jeff Davis County to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans. She was co-owner of Rozier Apiaries. She loved anything outdoors, whether it was fishing or working. She also enjoyed hunting…

Mrs. Mary Jo Dukes, 85 of Uvalda passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mary was born in Screven to the late Mr. Joseph Lee Groover and Mrs. Dalfie Evans Groover. Sweet, loving and kind were words best used to describe Mary. She always had a smile and a helping hand to…

Deacon Curtis Hall was born May 12, 192,7 to the late Mr. James F. Hall and Mrs. Hattie Moss Hall. He attended school in Jeff Davis County schools. He departed this life June 11 at Fair View Park Hospital, Dublin. Deacon Curtis Hall worked as a mechanic at Jimmy Ryles and McNeal Motors, for many years. He was…

Mr. Anthony Norris Parlor, 71, of Baxley passed away June 17 at his residence under the care of Comfort Care Hospice. Mr. Parlor was born Nov. 29, 1951, in Jeff Davis County to the late Talmadge and Millie (Crawford) Parlor. He was a maintenance mechanic at Americord for 23 years and retired from Lawter after…

Mrs. Erma Jean Vann Stripling, the youngest child of Sallie Mae Zinnamon Vann and Amos Vann, was born July 21, 1944. She went home to be with the Lord June  7. Erma leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, husband of 44 years, Lamar Stripling; sister Evelyn Vann Barron of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers-in-law the…

Mr. Richard Deas of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 8, 2023. He was born in Jeff Davis County on July 12, 1946. Richard was the son of the late Mr. Wesley Deas and Mrs. Harriet King Deas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Deas and Harriet King Deas, brother…

Mr. Melvin Anthony (Tony) Hughes, 75, of Lumber City, died June 9 at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born June 18, 1947, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Mathew Hughes and Ella Faye Wheeler Hughes, son, Paul Varnadoe, grandson, Ethan Fordham, sisters, Pearl Newham, Mary Medders, Anita Silas,…