Area Obituaries

Mrs. Shirley Jean Rea Stone, 65, of Hazlehurst passed away May 20 at her residence. Mrs. Stone was born May 3, 1958, in Jeff Davis County to the late Clyde David Rea and the late Barbara Ann Sanders Rea. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. She was a loving…

Maxine Ryals Tyer of Irving, Texas passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on April 27 from a brain aneurysm at the age of 75. Maxie was born in Perry. She was the third of five girls. Her parents were the late Mildred “Peggy” Ryals and Mack Ryals. Maxie attended Jeff Davis High…

Mr. Bobby Gene Floyd was born on July 14, 1940, in Alamo to Deroy and Mammie Floyd. Mr. Bobby passed away April 22.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents Deroy and Mammie Floyd; brothers W.D., Robbie James (Poss), and David Floyd; sisters Irene Williams, Frances Dyal, and JoAnn Floyd.
He is survived by sons Bobby…

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the memorial service for Mr. Larry Wayne Pickren, 73, who passed away May 5 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Pickren enjoyed having breakfast at Krystal’s with his breakfast “buddies.” He retired from Duetz Corporation after 31 years of service and attended Elizabeth Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Mr. Pickren…

Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Purvis, 90, of Hazlehurst, died May 8 in Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Purvis was born July 21, 1932, in Appling County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evan C. Yawn and Ava Sapp Yawn, and her husband, Lamar Purvis. Ms. Dorothy was a ray of sunshine when she walked…

The Rev. Gary Eugene Roberts, 70, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior May 5.
Rev. Roberts was born in Hazlehurst Dec. 5, 1952, to the late William Austin Roberts and Vera Hand Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dr. Don Roberts, and sister-in-law, Lorna Roberts.
Words from his son…

Mrs. Donald Scott was born May 7, 1929, along with his fraternal twin, Dorothy, to Robert and Louetta Scott in Hazlehurst. He departed this life at the age of 93 on April 26 in Atlanta. He grew up in Hazlehurst and was baptized at theMt. Calvary Baptist Church. After graduating from Hazlehurst High School, he…

Mrs. Elizabeth Betty Cain, 93, of Hazlehurst, died April 28 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Cain was born March 15, 1930, in Jeff Davis County to the late Lott Herrington and the late Willie Lee Spell. She served as the Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court for Jeff Davis County from 1964 to 1980. She…

Mrs. Sherrie Herrington Davis, 60, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully April 28. Mrs. Davis was born to the late Mr. Cosby Herrington and Mrs. Margaret Dykes Herrington. She loved life and enjoyed many hobbies such as photography and decorating. She was very quiet, intelligent, and talented. She was a giving person, who loved her Lord…