Area Obituaries

Mrs. Grace Harris Freeman died Aug. 3 at the home of Francis (Jimmie) Clements’ home. She was born March 30, 1942, in Telfair County to Tom and Mary McRae Harris. She was a life-long resident of Telfair County, where she attended Telfair County Schools. She was a faithful member of Love Temple House of Prayer…

Mr. Patrick (Rick) A. Rainey, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 1. He was born April 20, 1965, in Hazlehurst and raised there all his life. He attended Jeff Davis Elementary and High School. Patrick was married for a brief time to Tonya Ware. To this union one blessing was added: Patrick A. Rainey Jr. He…

Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral service for Mr. David “Rusty” Hallman, 66, who passed away Aug. 4 at his residence. Mr. Hallman attended Baxley Church of God. In his free time he enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, spending time with his family, and working outside in his garden. Mr. Hallman is preceded in death…

The Rev. Max Otis Newham, 94, died Aug. 1 at McRae Manor Rehab facility. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Maude Brantley Newham, parents Jenkins and Fleda Nichols Newham, and a sister Merle Inman. Surviving are children, Janice Cheryl Purvis and husband Jay of Roddy, and Wanda Sebald and husband Merle of…

Mr. James Troy Stankowitz , 91, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 4 at his residence. Mr. Stankowitz was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy Albert Stankowitz and Beatrice Carter Stankowitz, son, John Gary Stankowitz, grandson, SGT Britt Stankowitz, sisters, Colleen Malone, Ruth Johnson and Betty…

With our sincere sympathy, we announce the death for Mr. Willie Harold Burke Jr. Willie was born Aug. 19, 1969, to Willie and Evelyn Burke Sr. in Savannah. He entered into eternal rest July 11, 2022. All services and interment were private. King Brothers Funeral Home, Hazlehurst, was in charge. www.kingbrothersfh.com

Mr. Thaymon “Billy” Burns Jr. was born Feb. 27, 1943, to the late Thaymon Sr. and Cox Burns. He attended the Telfair School System. He was a faithful and dedicated employee of Pallet One of Hazlehurst for many years until his retirement. Mr. Burns married Orida Jackson and to this union son Scotty Jackson was…

Ms. Scarlett Clements Conner, 72, of Uvalda, died July 15 in Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. Ms. Conner was born Sept. 12, 1949, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walton Calvin Clements and Florence Mae Durden Clements, brothers, Quinton Bailey, Charles Clements, Larry Clements, sister, Elaine Bailey Cox and…