Area Obituaries

Mrs. Melba “Beatrice” Ingle Mathew, 85, of Lumber City, joined her soul mate and love of her life to live eternally together Jan. 25 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Mathew was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Pettigrew, Ark., in the Ozark Mountains. She moved with her parents and two siblings to Fort Smith, Ark., where…

Ms. Cheryl Ann Norman, 56, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 28 at her residence. Cheryl was born Nov. 10, 1965, in Bacon County. She is preceded in death by her father, Max Norman, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norman and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stone, several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Cheryl was employed with West Green…

Mr. James Eugene (Gene) Richardson, 62, of Lumber City, died Jan. 30 at Memorial University Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Richardson was born April 8, 1959, and was a lifelong resident of Telfair County. Mr. Richardson was a Mason with Masonic Lodge #199, and a member of Lumber City United Methodist Church. He was a devoted…

With sincere condolences to the family, Thornton’s Funeral Home announces the homegoing services for Ms. Etta Mae Thomas Murphy who passed away Jan. 24 at the age of 102. Visitation will be Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Thornton’s Funeral Home, 26 N. Miller St. A graveside service will be held at…

Memorial services for Ms. Janice Grace Hall, 83, who died Jan. 17 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, will be held Friday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at Wainwright-Parlor Funeral Home Chapel. Ms. Hall was born March 19, 1938 in Brunson, S.C. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Josie B. Cook, the family that…

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruby Spell Walsh Manning, 99, was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Coffee County. Jan. 17 Ruby went to her heavenly home while peacefully sleeping at her residence gaining a new healthy body after being diagnosed with dementia a year ago. She was welcomed by her parents Lester and Dora Spell;…

Ms. Geraldine James Cue of Hazlehurst died Dec. 31 at the age of 75. Ms. Cue was the funeral director and co-owner of Thornton’s Funeral Home. Ms. Cue was born in Jeff Davis County Oct. 21, 1946. Geraldine was a beloved staple of the Jeff Davis and surrounding communities for the kindness and compassion she…

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mrs. Brenda Ann Meeks Dubberly, 64, of Uvalda, who passed away Jan. 16. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Taylor officiating. Mrs. Dubberly was born in El Paso, Texas. She was the daughter of…

Mr. James Edward Hughes, 73, of Hazlehurst, died Jan. 15 at his residence. Mr. Hughes was born April 2, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Hughes and Lenora Hand Hughes, and his wife, Melba Hughes. He was disabled and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,…