Area Obituaries
Mrs. Rena Miles, 53
Mrs. Rena Miles, 53, of Hazlehurst, died Aug. 3 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Miles was born July 9, 1968, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her father, Orman Holt and mother, Patsy Hughes Holt. She loved arts and crafts, spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies, loved sewing and…
Read MoreMs. Connie Ray, 63
Ms. Connie Ray, 63, of Douglas, formerly of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 4 at The Landing of Douglas, after battling a progressive disease for the past eight years. Ms. Ray was born Aug. 16, 1957, in McRae. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernest Ray Jr. (Bill). Connie was devoted to her work…
Read MoreMr. Johnnie Randall Rowland Sr., 65
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Mr. Johnnie Randall Rowland Sr., 65, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Aug. 7. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Satilla Free Will Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Smith will officiate with burial in Liberty Community Church of God Cemetery. Mr. Rowland was…
Read MoreMr. Richard Nobles Ussery, 60
A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Richard Nobles Ussery, 60, of Flagler Beach, Fla., who died July 22, was held Aug. 2, with burial in Mandarin Cemetery in St. Johns, Fla. Richard was born July 13, 1961 in Jesup and lived with his family in Jeff Davis County, until they moved to Jacksonville, Fla.…
Read MoreMr. Steve Williams, 63
Mr. Steve Williams, 63, of Hazlehurst, who died Aug. 7 at his residence after an extended illness, was with his family by his side. Mr. Williams was born July 10, 1958 in Selma, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Lee and Edda Mae Williams of Baxley. He enjoyed the outdoors. He…
Read MoreBishop Robert Lee Fryer Jr., 78
Services for Bishop Robert Lee Fryer Jr., who died July 31 at Lumber City Nursing and Rehab Center, will be held Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. at Jeff Davis Youth Center on Young Street. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at King Brothers Funeral Home. Bishop Fryer was born April 12, 1943,…
Read MoreMr. Bobby Joe Chieves, 71
Graveside services for Mr. Bobby Joe Chieves, who died June 29 at his residence in Miami, Fla., were held July 30 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lumber City, with Pastor Andrew Lilley presiding and Bishop William Hollis giving the eulogy. Mr. Chieves was born Nov. 14, 1949, to the late Willie Avery and Lillie Mae Pace…
Read MoreMr. James Randall ‘Randy’ Crosby, 76
Mr. James Randall “Randy” Crosby, 76, of Keystone Heights, Fla., died July 27 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County in Middleburg, Fla. Mr. Crosby was born Oct. 8, 1944, in Appling County to the late Henry L. Crosby Jr. and the late Almedia Williamson Crosby. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and…
Read MoreMrs. Joyce Marie Delancy, 69
Services for Mrs. Joyce Marie Delancy, 69, of Hazlehurst, who died July 21, were held Aug. 8. Burial was in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland. Mrs. Delancy was born on Jan. 21, 1958, in Hazlehurst to the late K.C. Harris and the Late Emma Jane Smith-Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur J. Delancy…
Read MoreMr. Glenn L. Dukes, 63
Mr. Glenn L. Dukes, 63, of Brandon, Fla., passed away July 17 at his home with his family at his side. Glenn was born in Baxley, the son of Silas and Mary Jo (Groover) Dukes. He held an Associate’s Degree of Business Management from Southern Technical College. His achievements included serving 25 years in the…
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