Area Obituaries

Homer Barnett, 84, of Adel passed away on October 31, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. Barnett was born on February 22, 1939, to the late Rufus and Bessie Barnett. As a young man, Homer served our country in the United States Air Force. After his service, he spent many years as a district…

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Libby Marie Connell returned “home.” For Libby, Adel, GA, her birthplace, is just that, and she will return there for her final resting place. In her mind, this town IS heaven alongside the good Lord himself. Having grown up there, Libby desired to escape small-town America as…

Dale Shurtleff II, 46, of Nashville passed away on October 27, 2023, at South Georgia Medical Center. Dale was born on March 19, 1977, in Valdosta to Dale and Laverne Shurtleff. As a young man, Dale served his country in the United States Army. Following that, he spent much of his adult life as a…

Anne Elizabeth Harnage, 77, of Lenox passed away on November 1, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Harnage was born July 14, 1946 in Nashville to the late Leon & Mae Bennett Rutherford. She was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Church. She believed in keeping her brain sharp by reading, cross stitching, and crossword puzzles.…

Joseph “Jr.” Hurst, 57, of Warner Robins passed away on October 24, 2023. Joseph was born in Hahira on March 20, 1966, to the late Tommy and Latrelle Hurst. A memorial service was held at Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Purvis Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Clanton officiating. Condolences may be expressed…

 Mrs. Jewel W. Hunt, age 79, of Adel, Georgia passed away November 2, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia.  Mrs. Hunt was born January 28, 1944 in Port St. Joe, Florida to the late Robert Henry Welch and Annie Bell Gaskins Welch.  She lived in Colquitt, Georgia for many years before moving…

Don Williams, 64, of Lenox, died Saturday October 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1959 in Cook County to the late Preston Williams and Louise Goff Williams. He was a farmer and served as a minister with Barn of Grace Church. He loved his family, friends, serving others and most of…

Mr. Hank Giddens, age 61, of Adel, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.  Born in Cook County, he was the son of the late L.B. and Doris Evelyn Martin Giddens.  He was a graduate of Cook County High School and also attended Valdosta State College.  Hank attended…

Jewell Robinson, 95, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Community Hospice at St. Vincent Medical Center Riverside. Ms. Robinson was born September 12, 1928, in Anniston, Alabama to the late Alvin Thomas Cain and Lessie Anne Teague Cain. She loved reading the bible, attending church, serving others, spending time with family and…

Michael Abbot, 65, of Adel passed away October 26, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Purvis Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Coleman officiating. Interment followed at Westview Cemetery in Nashville. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.purvisfh.com. Purvis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.