Area Obituaries

Mr. Allen Partin, 55, of Hazlehurst, June 28 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, with his family by his side. Mr. Partin was born July 6, 1967, in Lakeland. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Curtis Partin, and Elizabeth Harnage Partin, and brother, Greg Partin. Allen was a simple man. He loved summer…

Deacon Bobby James Blackshear Sr. was born April 23, 1948, in Alamo, to Alberta (Blackshear) Billings (Johnnie) and L.C. Geter (Mary). He was the husband of Rudena James Blackshear. He graduated from trade school in Alamo May 23, 1968. Shortly after, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country from Sept…

Mrs. Sarah Marjorie (Margie) Lord-Burch, 95, of McRae, passed away June 20. She was born to the late Joseph Robert and Sarah Molcie Smith-Lord Aug. 30, 1927, at the Lord family farmhouse in Laurens County. Marjorie grew up in Dudley and graduated from Dexter High School in Dexter. She studied at Middle Georgia College in…

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…