Area Obituaries

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,…

Ms. Juanita Findley Thompson, 95, of Hazlehurst, died June 9 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Ms. Thompson was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Burke County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor Owens Findley and Hazel Norma Moseley Rogers, husband, Walter Wilson Thompson Sr., brother, Bobby O. Robinson, and step-sister, Gloria Rose Findley.…

Mrs. Laronia Ann Clemons was born Nov. 14, 1967, in Hazlehurst to the late Elizabeth Jean Clemons Williams. She  accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion CME in Graham and continued her profession of faith at Triumph Church of Hazlehurst as one of the founding members. She faithfully served wherever needed until her…

Mr. Randolph H. “Randy” Murray, 68, of Hazlehurst passed away May 28 at his residence. Mr. Murray was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Jeff Davis County to the late James Rudolph Murray and Louise Long Murray. Randy was a people person. He loved his family, friends, and any strangers he met. When meeting him you…

Ms. Marie Dukes Taylor, 55, of Hazlehurst, died June 1 at her residence. Ms. Taylor was born Nov. 9, 1967, in Stewart, Fla. She is preceded in death by her father, Israel Lafayette (I.L.) Dukes, and her husband, Jeffery Taylor. All her family said she enjoyed life to the fullest, enjoyed listening to music, and…

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral for Mrs. Vivian Floyd Mosley, 75, who passed away May 13. Ms. Mosley was a native of Jeff Davis County living the past 36 years in Appling County. She was a former manager of Hardees in Baxley for 25 years. She always had a smile on her…

Mrs. Karen Barnard Edge, 68, of Hazlehurst, died May 17 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Edge was born July 5, 1954, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Levi Barnard, and Madie Lou Griffis, and several brothers and sisters. Karen was a simple person who enjoyed the little…