Area Obituaries

Mr. Bryson “Atlas” Taylor Dyal, 19, of Hazlehurst, died April 14. Mr. Dyal was born Dec. 12, 2003, in Sylvester. Bryson is preceded in death by his brother Tanner White, maternal grandfather, Eddie Dyal, and paternal grandmother, Ida Mathis. Bryson was an intelligent young man, an avid gamer, and an animal lover. He was a…

Mr. Eddie Joe Floyd, 63, of Hazlehurst passed away at his residence April 15. Mr. Floyd was born in Hazlehurst to the late Mr. Devoy Floyd and Katie Mae Hall Floyd. He was a simple man and a hard worker. Mr. Floyd never missed a day of work. He served several years in the United…

Mrs. Shelba Joy Jernigan Stone, 86, of North Augusta, S.C., formerly of Hazlehurst, went to her heavenly home March 30. She was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church in North Augusta. Shelba was born in Appling County Dec. 26, 1936, to the late Roby H. and Marie N. Jernigan. She was a beautician for many…

Ms. Patricia “Danky” Sellers Burkett, 65, of Hazlehurst passed away March 31 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Burkett was born in Jeff Davis County Jan. 27, 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Kressie Long Sellers, brother, Jimmy Sellers, and daughter-in-law, Buffy Burkett. She was a homemaker and member of…

Mrs. Beulah Lynn Williams, 96, of Grovetown, entered her heavenly home March 31. Mrs. Williams was a gentle soul who was greatly loved by her large family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon Williams; a stillborn son; parents, Hollis and Cynthia Lynn; brothers, Jarmon Lynn (Jane)…

Ms. Patricia “Danky” Sellers Burkett, 65, of Hazlehurst passed away March 31 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Burkett was born in Jeff Davis County Jan. 27, 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Kressie Long Sellers, brother, Jimmy Sellers, and daughter-in-law, Buffy Burkett. She was a homemaker and member of…

Mrs. Beulah Lynn Williams, 96, of Grovetown, entered her heavenly home March 31. Mrs. Williams was a gentle soul who was greatly loved by her large family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon Williams; a stillborn son; parents, Hollis and Cynthia Lynn; brothers, Jarmon Lynn (Jane)…

Mrs. Brenda Sue Rea, 68, of Hazlehurst passed away March 22 at her residence under the care of Bethany Hospice. Mrs. Rea was born Feb. 17, 1955, in Hazlehurst to the late Wadis Shumans and the late Velma Chavis Shumans. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and was a waitress at Western Steer…

Mr. Charles Cox, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully March 14. He was born Dec. 24, 1946, to the late Charlie and Maggie Lee Smith Cox. Charles was a member of the Air National Guard from September, 1965, to September, 1971. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller working at the FAA Center in…

Mr. Jackie “Turtle” Fleming, 71, of Hazlehurst passed away March 11 at Atrium Health Navicent Hospital in Macon. Mr. Fleming was born June 29, 1951, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Fleming and Inez Brantley Fleming. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Truly he enjoyed…