Area Obituaries

Luther Dukes, 54 of Leesburg passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his residence. Luther was born in Hahira to the late Franklin Redding, Sr & Mary Lewis Redding. He loved his family and was a hard worker. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and working with Miles Towing. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Dukes of Leesburg;…

Hilda Whitehurst Allen, 73, of Adel passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1948, to the late Burris Whitehurst and Mildred Fletcher Whitehurst. She lived most of her life in Cook County and was a very devoted member of Antioch Church. Hilda’s outgoing and vibrant personality served her well throughout…

Mr. Sonny Franklin Powers, 69, of Greensboro, Alabama, entered peacefully into eternal rest on June 5, 2022 at his home with loved ones present. The elder son of the late Columbus Franklin Powers and the late Donnie Marie (Williams) Powers of Deland, Florida, Sonny left school early to serve in the Army in 1970, but…

Sylvia Ann Cowan, 72 of Adel passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at her residence. Sylvia was born in Atlanta on August 16, 1949 to the late Walter & Ann Hart Long. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Adel and retired from Cook County Board of Education as a teacher/coach. Sylvia attended…

Calvin L. Smith, 64, of Valdosta, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, June 17, 2022.  Born on September 20, 1957, he was a lifelong resident of South Georgia.  He worked at Vicco Company for 15 years. Calvin enjoyed his time by fishing and hunting. He was one of nine children born to the late Morris…

Jane Greene, 88, of Cook County, Ga., passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, peacefully in her sleep at home. Born Martha Jane Blanton on July 8th, 1933, she was a lifelong resident of South Georgia. She lived many years in Valdosta and retired in Cook County where she had lived for the past 25+ years.…

Inez McDonald Faucher, 90, of Maysville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022, peacefully at home. Inez was born on September 27th, 1931, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Tress & Ada McDonald. Inez was a Baptist, enjoyed gospel music, gardening, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Victoria Faucher, Judy Faucher, Nancy (Richard)…

Henry Dwight Lasseter, 78 of Nashville, died Wednesday June 8, 2022 at SGMC in Valdosta. He was born April 20, 1944 in Cook County to the late Henry John “H.J.” Lasseter and the late Margaret Inez Smith Lasseter. He was a retired receiving clerk at Nashville Mills with 34 years of service and was a…

Judy Ann Myers, 69 of Hahira passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at her residence. Judy was born September 24, 1952 to the late David & Opal Juanita Lane Hughes. She attended Hempstead Church and worked at Crestwood Nursing Home before retiring. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Myers of Naylor, Ga; brother, David Hughes; and…

Mr. Harrell Wood, 93, of Hahira, Georgia passed away at his residence on June 7, 2022.  Mr. Wood was born on October 31, 1928 in Vero Beach, Florida to the late Claude Norris Wood and Bessie Mae Varn Wood.  He lived most of his life in Cook County and was a member of the Adel…