Area Obituaries
Mr. James Robert DeLoach, 88
With great sadness, the family of James Robert DeLoach wishes to inform you of his passing June 18 at the age of 88. Mr. DeLoach was born in 1932 in Tattnall County to the late Nathan L. “Bud” DeLoach and the late Ella Baker DeLoach. After graduation from Hazlehurst High School, he served in the…
Read MoreMr. Carlton N. Hughes, 69
Mr. Carlton N. (Oful Higgins) Hughes, 69, of Hazlehurst passed away June 18 at his residence under the care of Regency Southern Care following an extended illness. Mr. Hughes was born June 22, 1951, at Goldman’s Hospital in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Onis F. Hughes, Vera Mae Sellers…
Read MoreMr. Edward Zell Moody, 83
Mr. Edward Zell Moody, 83, a lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County, passed away peacefully June 17 after a valiant battle with dementia with his loving wife of 31 years, Sandy Moody, holding his hand. Zell was born in his beloved community of Snipesville in 1937 to the late Hyman and Bertie Moody. As the…
Read MoreMr. Wayne Shumans, 73
Mr. Wayne Shumans, 73, of Hazlehurst, died June 18 at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mr. Shumans was born March 12, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt Shumans and Maggie Bryant Shumans, daughter, Cheryl Lynette Rowell and sister, Elaine Stone. He was a retired salesman with Shumans Electric of…
Read MoreMr. Wayne ‘Suitcase’ Simpson, 72
Mr. Wayne “Suitcase” Simpson, 72, of Waycross, died June 16. Mr. Simpson was born Feb. 7, 1949, in Montgomery County and is preceded in death by his parents, Grady Simpson and Eudelle Conner Simpson, brothers, Gene (Lucille) Simpson and Hugh (Jackie) Simpson, dear friend, Wayne Moseley and his family. He was a member of the…
Read MoreMr. Bobby W. Crawford, 77
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral for Mr. Bobby W. Crawford, 77, who passed away June 10 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross. Mr. Crawford spent most of his life in Jeff Davis County living the past 12 years in Appling County. He was a member of Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist…
Read MoreMr. Ricky Larry Lee, 63
Mr. Ricky Larry Lee, 63, of Lumber City, passed away suddenly at his residence June 14. Born in Bacon County to the late Larry Walter Lee and Mary Lucille Cothern Lee March 9, 1958, he was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a member of Lumber City Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife…
Read MoreMrs. Felecia McEachin, 61
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral for Mrs. Felecia McEachin, 61, of Hazlehurst, who passed away June 5. Services were held June 8 in Liberty Community Church, Hazlehurst, with the Rev. Virginia Herrington and the Rev. Thomas Colter officiating. Mrs. McEachin was born in Bacon County. She was the daughter of the late…
Read MoreMrs. Birdie Tomberlin Scott, 86
Mrs. Birdie Tomberlin Scott, 86, passed away June 12. Graveside services will be held June 19 at 11 a.m. at Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. A public viewing will take place June 18 from 5-7 p.m. at King Brothers Funeral Home. Services entrusted to King Brothers Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. www.kingbrothersfh.com
Read MoreMs. Onetha Wooten-Hall, 81
Ms. Onetha Wooten-Hall, 81 of New York entered into eternal rest May 28. Services were held June 9 in New York at Frank R. Bell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held June 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthews Church Cemetery in Hazlehurst. Arrangements have been entrusted to King Brothers Funeral Home in…
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