Area Obituaries
Mr. Johnny E. White, 65
Mr. Johnny E. White, 65, of the Blue Ridge Community, died April 22 at Memorial Health University Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness. He was a native of Jeff Davis County and was a 1973 graduate of Jeff Davis High School. He lived in Jeff Davis County until moving to Toombs County in 1987.…
Read MoreMr. Ricky Bryant, 64
Services for Mr. Ricky Bryant, 64, of Hazlehurst, who died April 14 at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, were held April 23 at The Word International Worship Center in Hazlehurst. Pastor Janice Watkins, Apostle Johnny Watkins, Minister Cameron Knox, Bishop Frank Sutherland Jr., and Minister Chauncey Clemons officiated with burial in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Mr.…
Read MoreInfant Kalani Shanae Lagrant
Services for Baby Kalani Shanae Lagrant, who died April 22, were held April 26 at Dillard Cemetery in Wheeler County. Prayer was given by great-grandfather, B.K. King, scripture read by uncle Larry Conaway and words of encouragement by Cousin LaChandra Smith. The baby is survived by his parents, Natanya King and Marquise Lagrant; sister, Harmony…
Read MoreMr. Earl Brantley, 61
Services for Mr. Earl Brantley, 61, who died April 2 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehabilitation, were held April 9 at Mt. Matthews A.M.E. Church in Hazlehurst. The Rev. Bettye D. Williams, Pastor Henry Josey, Brother Jesse Hagan, and Brother Aaron Brantley officiated with burial in St. Matthews A.M.E. Church Cemetery. Mr. Brantley, son of…
Read MoreMr. Eddie Lee Conaway, 79
Service for Mr. Eddie Lee Conaway , who died April 13, were held April 17 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church with the Rev. Joyce Batten, Apostle Corie Clements and Bishop William Hollis officiating with Minister Rashaan Conaway, his son, delivering the eulogy. Burial was April 19 in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Glennville. A native…
Read MoreMrs. Carleene Gourley, 86
Mrs. Carleene Gourley, 86, of Hazlehurst passed away April 16 at Tifton Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tifton. Mrs. Gourley was born on Jan. 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Perry and Annie Floyd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Gourley, son, Terry Gourley, brothers, Billy Floyd…
Read MoreMr. Donnie H. Hand, 68
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Donnie H. Hand, 68, of Hazlehurst, who passed away April 17. Services were held April 21 in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Glenn Selph officiating. Mr. Hand was born in Jeff Davis County. He was the son of the late Grady Franklin Hand…
Read MoreMrs. Oveda Dianne Rowland, 60
Mrs. Oveda Dianne Rowland, 60, passed away April 15 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Rowland was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Jeff Davis County. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Daniel Davis and Avy Dolores Shumans Davis and a grandson, Zachary Douglas. She was a member of Hazlehurst Church of…
Read MoreMr. Jerry Donald Toumbleston, 78
Mr. Jerry Donald Toumbleston, 78, passed away April 15. Mr. Toumbleston was born April 20, 1942, in Lumber City. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Wade Hampton Toumbleston and Velma Johnson Toumbleston. He was formerly employed by K-Mart and enjoyed gardening and collecting coins. He is survived by sons, Wade (Kristen)…
Read MoreMr. Bennie Calhoun Sr., 86
Mr. Bennie Calhoun Sr., 86, passed away April 11 following an extended illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. April 14 at Lumber City Church of God. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Pastor Johnny Taylor will officiate. Mr. Calhoun, a native of Jeff Davis County, was the son of the late Lucin H. and…
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