Mildred Virgil
Mildred Virgil, 80, passed away Dec. 30, 2020. A funeral service was held Jan. 5, 2021, at Westhaven Chapel, Hazlehurst. Rev. Maurice Kenderick officiated. Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mildred was born Jan. 15, 1940, in Claiborne County, to Taylor “Nick” Porter and MaryLee Porter. She worked throughout her life as a seamstress,…
Read MoreMadera White Wilson
Madera White Wilson, 95, passed away Jan. 2, 2021, in Atlanta, where she had lived for the last four months. Prior to this move, she lived in Clinton for 25 years. She was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Minter City, to W. Hilary White and Mavour Neen White. Madera was the widow of L. Harold…
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Hazlehurst business owner robbed at gunpoint
A Hazlehurst restaurant owner was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night as he was walking to his truck after closing for the day. According to Sgt. Michael Fatheree of the Hazlehurst Police Department, about 8:40 p.m. Jan. 10, Stark’s owner Perry Hood was accosted by four unknown subjects who took an undetermined amount of money as…
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John F. Bauer
John F. Bauer, of Hazlehurst, passed away peacefully in his home Dec. 27, 2020. John was born Feb. 2, 1945. He was 75 years old. John was a carpenter by trade and also self-employed in Stringer with his own grass cutting business, ‘’John and Jacob’s Lawn Care,’’ for many years before retiring and moving to…
Read MoreLinda Ann Deaton
Linda Ann Deaton, 64, passed away Dec. 21, 2020, in her home after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Good Friday. Additional details will be announced at a later date. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements. Ms. Deaton was born on Oct. 23, 1956, to Vera Wiltshire and…
Read MoreArthur James Farmer
Arthur James (Jim) Farmer, 87, of Crystal Springs, passed away Dec. 27, 2020 at The Orchard Nursing Home. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at First Baptist Church, with burial at Harmony Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Service in Crystal Springs handled arrangements. Mr. Farmer was a member of First Baptist Church and was secretary…
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