“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...
With faith in God’s eternal promise, we announce the transition of our beloved, Deacon Joseph “Joe” Nails Jr., He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was surrounded by the comfort of his loved ones at home. Born on July 15, 1938, in Hinesville, GA. He was the cherished son of the late...
Mr. Artis Smith was born on July 5, 1952, in Glennville, Georgia, to the late James Henry Smith and Narva Dean Hall Smith. From an early age, Artis and his brother Ronald learned the value of hard work while working on the farm with their grandfather, Tobe Hall. Those lessons stayed with him throughout his life and were reflected in...
Rosa E. “Rose” Coleman was born on December 18, 1933, to John and Sadie Harris in Alston, Georgia. She was the oldest of 10 children. After completing high school, she moved to Miami, where she began a fulfilling career with JCPenney as a bookkeeper, a position she held with pride until her retirement.
As a young adult, Rosa married Harold E....
Mikell “Mike” Foster, Jr. was a man of quiet strength, integrity, and deep devotion to his family. He passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at the age of 39. Mikell was born on April 8, 1986, to Joan and Mikell Foster, Sr. He grew up in Glennville, GA, where he developed a foundation of faith that lasted a lifetime.
At...
A Life Well-Lived
Odessa (Rainey) Clark was born on May 14, 1930, in Hazlehurst, GA, to Jonathan and Jalanie Rainey. She walked this earth for 95 years living a glorious and fulfilling life. On December 22, 2025, Odessa entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family.
On January 31, 1970, Odessa entered into holy matrimony with her loving husband, Henry Lee Clark....
Chrisean Alphonso Bernard Hawkins, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 23. Born on July 14, 2002, in Statesboro, Georgia, Chrisean was raised in Glennville, Georgia, during his early years, a place he proudly called home. He later lived in Silver Springs, Maryland, and Savannah, Georgia, during his middle and high...
Betty Edgerton was born to the late James Harris Sr., and Della Harris on July 25, 1944 in Glennville, Georgia. She departed her life on December 16, 2025 at her residence. She attended Tattnall County School System in Glennville, GA.
In early 1962, she moved to Lyons, GA and met the love of her life Perry Edgerton Jr. They were married...
A Time to Be Born: Robin Frasier was born on October 18, 1961, in Flemington, NJ, to Bettye B. Davis and Raymond Frasier.
A Time to Live: Robin grew up in Lambertville, New Jersey. She attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduation. With a true servant’s heart, she dedicated her life to helping others....
“GONE FISHING”
Deacon Lunzer Curtis Berry, age 95, was born in Ludowici, Georgia, on October 13, 1930. He was the third child of fifteen to the late Deacon Arnold Fairbanks Sr. and Deaconess Desiree Smith Berry. Deacon Berry entered eternal rest on November 30, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Deacon Berry attended public school in Ludowici, Georgia: St. Thomas...
Moses was born October 13, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. He entered into eternal rest while in Hospice Care on November 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones in Savannah, GA.
He was raised and spent his life in Glennville, GA. He attended Tattnall County Schools and graduated in 1981. Moses was a hardworking heavy equipment operator for...
Bertha Mae Hill was a loving wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, and an aunt.
She was born on April 30, 1943, to the late Ike White and Easter White.
Bertha was a hard worker. After many years of faithful employment, she retired from Hazlehurst Mill. She enjoyed sewing and going to...
A beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, stepmother, aunt, coworker, and friend, Gloria D. "Gogi" Knight peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on November 14, 2025.
Born on July 25, 1951, in Glennville, Georgia, Gloria was the second of ten children born to the late Henry and Mary Louise Richardson. She grew up in a warm and close-knit...
Rufus Carter Jr was the son of the late Rufus Carter Sr and Mary Fedrick Carter. He was born October 21, 1957 in Jeff Davis County. He attended Hazlehurst High School.
At an early age he joined Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
He was a truck driver for 41 yrs until his health failed. God...
Mr. John Hall Jr. was born October 27, 1942 to the late Henrietta Carter Hall Golden and Johnny Hall. He was educated in the
public school system of Tattnall County at the Glennville School for Coloreds. He later moved to Miami, Florida where he obtained
his GED.
At a young age, John developed...
Sarah Lynn Weldon Adams was born May 11, 1965, in Meridan, Mississippi, to James Weldon, Jr. and Lillie Orean Jack Grady-Weldon. She was the 13th of fifteen siblings. She moved to Hazlehurst in 1972 with her family. She was a 1985 Telfair County High School Graduate in McRae, GA. She was employed by Absolute Care in Arkansas as a...
On May 1, 1936, in Toombs County, Lyons,
Georgia, in the Hillsboro area, the angels began
singing a new song at the birth of a baby girl who
was named Betty Jean. Betty was the daughter
of the late Edgar and Lottie Faison Wilkerson.
Betty was the fourth of...