Area Obituaries

Mr. John Keith Adams was a loving, caring husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He kept a smile on his face and always brightened the room with his humor and positive attitude. His recent hobbies included going to his church and spending time with his family. Mr. Adams was born Dec. 26, 1948, to…

“It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Johnny Rex Hand of Vienna passed away Oct. 22 in Statesboro surrounded by his family. Rex will forever be remembered as a shining light who welcomed friends and strangers with open arms. Rex enjoyed watching wrestling and shared his love for horses with…

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Ms. Kattie M. Killi, 49, who passed Oct. 24 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Killi was born in Hazlehurst. She was the daughter of Albert and Allene Floyd Killi. She is preceded in death by her mother, Allene. Kattie was of the Baptist faith. She…

Mr. Charles E. Stone Sr., 88, of McRae, died peacefully Oct. 23. A graveside service was held Nov. 1 at Clements Cemetery at Mt. Galilee Baptist Church. A native of Telfair County where he lived most of his life, Mr. Stone was the son of the late Lamar Fontaine Stone and the late Ossie Ray…

Mr. Jeffery Gene Taylor, 57, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 21 at his residence. Mr. Taylor was born Feb. 18, 1965, in Tallahassee, Fla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Gene Taylor and Lynell Carter Taylor. Mr. Taylor had a very strong work ethic and really enjoyed his job with ABC Logging Company.…

Mr. Kenneth Clinton “Ken” Hurley, 61, of Snipesville passed away Oct. 19 from injuries sustained in automobile accident. Mr. Hurley was born June 25, 1961, in Coffee County and was a member of Union Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and formerly employed at Hazlehurst Pellet Mill. Mr. Hurley was an avid fisherman…

Mr. Malik Tremel McRae was born Dec. 10, 2003, in Hazlehurst to Michael and Debran McRae. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School with the class of 2022. He enjoyed playing football, basketball and ran with the track team. Malik was a respectful young man who loved his family. Malik was his mother’s fourth heartbeat,…

Mr. William Bert Milan, 59, of Brooks, passed away peacefully Sept. 12. William was born on Oct. 9, 1962, in Baxley. He attended Jeff Davis High School in Hazlehurst where he graduated at the top of his class. William then went on to attend The Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. He spent a majority…

Ms. Barbara Rea, 86, of Hazlehurst, died Oct. 19 at Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. Ms. Rea was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Hart County. Ms. Rea is preceded in death by her parents, Penic Brown Sanders and Elvie Lelia Greenway Sanders, husband, Clyde Rea, daughter, Brenda Rea Dean, brothers, Charles Greenway, Max Sanders, Alton…