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Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Mr. Wade Jefferson (Jeff) Pace, age 67, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Hazlehurst, Georgia with Rev. Allen Harstfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Pace was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, Jeff Davis County. Jeff was the son of ...the late Charles Balwin and Margaret Ursrey Pace. He was a 1972 graduate of Jeff Davis High School, a 1975 graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology. He was employed by Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear Company for 39 years as an I & C technician and retired as a Maintenance Supervisor. Survivors include: Wife: Melisa Thomas Pace of Hazlehurst; Children: Megan Davenport (Shawn) of Hazlehurst; Grant J. Pace of Brunswick, Georgia and Jesse W. Pace (Brittney) of Mableton, Georgia; Granddaughters: Pacely, Kenna Lee and Mary Margaret Davenport of Hazlehurst; Sisters: Linda Aycock (Glynn) of Baxley, Georgia and Marie Di Rosa (Mario) of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 10:00 am at The First United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst. Active pallbearers will be: Danny Brown, Robert Miller, Terry Rowe, Anthony Moore, Dennis Yawn & Jason Williams. Music is rendered by: Terry Hester. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Alfred Billy Taylor, age 73, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Yawn Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Colter officiating. Mr. Taylor was born in Bacon County. He was the son of the late Manuel Clifford Taylor & Rachel Mixon Taylor. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children: Johnnie Faye Taylor. Mr. Tay...lor was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a marine and was also a Mason and a retired electrician from Hazlehurst Mills. Survivors include: Wife: Nelly Taylor of Hazlehurst; Sons & Daughters-in-law : Robert Taylor, Richard & Crystal Taylor, Randall & Kimberly Taylor all of Hazlehurst; Step-daughters: Catherine & Ailene; Grandchildren: Nikki, Kyle, Cheyanne, Kasen Rain, Zachary, Zoey, Gavin, Joni, Tanli, Tylan & William; 7 step-grandchildren: Great-grandchildren: Haily, Ian & Vivian; Brother: Clifford Manuel Taylor of Hortense; Sister: Minnie Boyd of Alma. Visitation will be at 1 pm Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Yawn Cemetery 248 Yawn Cemetery Road Hazlehurst, GA. 31539. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Mrs. Shirley Jean DeVaul, age 78, of Baxley, who passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. Services will be held at Hazlehurst Pentecostal Church 2:00 pm Monday, September 20, 2021. Rev. Kelvin Sanders will officiate with burial in the Sunlight Cemetery in Cobbtown, Georgia. Mrs. DeVaul was born in Moultrie, Georgia, Colquitt County. She was the daughter of the late William McCoy and Lillie Mae Sewell and w...as the wife of the late Thomas DeVaul. Mrs. DeVaul was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law: Wayne and Tina DeVaul of Baxley; Son & Daughter-in-law: Lance & Candi DeVaul of Lumber City; Grandchildren: Brandon DeVaul, Shelby Martin (Chris), Caleb DeVaul, Karmen Phelps (Tristan), Savannah DeVaul, Alexus DeVaul, Triston Lewis, Grayson Lewis, Faith DeVaul & Hope DeVaul; eight Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, 5:00-7:00 pm at Miles Funeral Home. Mrs. DeVaul will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM Monday. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the service for Mr. Russell Thornton (Rusty) age 66, of Hazlehurst, formerly of Alma and Williston, Florida who passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Mr. Thornton was born in Ocilla, Georgia. He was the son of the late Henry Alvin Thornton & Bobbie Rooks Thornton and was preceded in death by a step-mother: Wilma Thornton and a sister: Cheryl Gebhardt-Beaty. Mr. Thornton was a Navy Veteran. He fought for and loved his country an...d had a compassionate heart to help others. He enjoyed art, fishing and the mountains. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alma. Survivors include: Sisters: Dana Joy Williams of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee & Dale Royster of Dunnellon, Florida; Several nieces & nephews, several great-nieces & great-nephews, and numerous friends also survive. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. In lieu of flowers the family asked to make donations to the Handicap Veterans Association or an animal shelter of your choice. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Johnnie Randall Rowland, Sr., age 65, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Saturday, August 07, 2021. Services will be held at 2 PM Friday, August 13, 2021 at Satilla Free Will Baptist Church 750 Satilla Church Road Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539. Rev. Paul Smith will officiate with burial in the Liberty Community Church of God Cemetery 153 Liberty Church Road Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539. Mr. Rowland was born in Hazle...hurst, Georgia. He was the son of the late Luther Rowland & Alice Odesser Hannah Rowland and was preceded in death by a grandson: Hunter Gaines. Mr. Rowland was retired from the weave room at Hazlehurst Mills. Survivors include: Sons & Daughters-in-laws: Joshua R. Rowland, Sr. (Miranda) of Hazlehurst, Micheal R. Cox (Ashley) of Donalsonville; Johnny R. Rowland, Jr. of Buffalo, NY; Daughter & Son-in-law: Kandi Sue Gaines (Jesse) of Summertown, TN; Brother & Sister-in-law: Luther Rowland (Nancy) of Midway; Sisters & Brother-in-law: Christine Anderson of Hazlehurst; Frances Looney (Doug) of Fairport, NY; Eleven Grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 12-5 pm at Miles Funeral Home 242 Uvalda Highway Hazlehurst, Ga. 31539. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Elaine Joyce Bohannon Yates, age 63, of Graham, who passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Randy Manning officiating. Mrs. Yates was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Ike Bohannon & Lottie Powers Bohannon and was preceded in death by: Grandchild: Damien Pruitt; ...Brothers: Bobby Bohannon, Leland Bohannon & Ricky Bohannon; Sisters: Billie Ann Davis & Willene Varnadore. Mrs. Yates was a homemaker and attended the Hazlehurst Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include: Husband: Harry Yates of Graham; Sons & Daughters-in-law: Jason & Nicki Pruitt of Jacksonville, Florida; Jason & Hollie Yates & Reagan Yates of Oregon; Brothers: David Bohannon, Timmy Bohannon & Roger Bohannon all of Hazlehurst; Sisters: Diane Manning, Janice Treat, Judy Bass & Wanda Sue Selph all of Hazlehurst; 6 Grandchildren: Branden, Jenna & Kelsey Pruitt, Caleb Yates, Ezra Yates & Harvey Yates; 3 Great-grandchildren: Landon Pruitt, Hayden Griffin & Josie Pruitt; Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Miles Funeral Home 242 Uvalda Highway Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Stanley Eugene White, Sr., age 88, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, July 03, 2021 in the Brazell-Peeples Cemetery in Kingsland, Georgia with Rev. Scott Lockwood officiating. Mr. White was born in Swainsboro, Georgia. He was the son of the late Claude White & Bell McDaniel White and the husband of the late Frances Louise Smith White. Mr. White... was preceded in death by: a Son: Mark Anthony White; Brothers: Floyd White & Harvey White; Sisters: Shirley Driggers, Claudia Bell Williams, Geraldine Waters, & Essie Mae Nicks Spruill. He was a retired mechanic with the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida and a member of the Fernandina Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include: Son: Stanley Eugene White Jr. of Hazlehurst; Daughter: Debra Diane Clemons of Fernandina Beach, Florida; 4 Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren; Several nieces & nephews also survive. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Felecia McEachin, age 61, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Saturday, June 05, 2021. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 08, 2021 in the Liberty Community Church 153 Liberty Church Road, Hazlehurst, Georgia with Rev. Virginia Herrington & Rev. Thomas Colter officiating. Mrs. McEachin was born in Bacon County. She was the daughter of the late Ben Howard Lynn & Eloise Herndon Lynn. Mrs. McEachin w...as a medical coding clerk and was a member of the Liberty Community Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include: Husband: Bobby McEachin of Hazlehurst; Sons: Craig Lytle & Nathan McEachin; Brothers: Mike Lynn (Bobbie Jo) & Stevie Lynn; Mother-in-law: Virginia McEachin; Sister-in-law: Rhonda Lawrence (John), Sonja Carter (Lamar); Grandchildren: Emma McEachin, Jaxon Lytle, Eli Griffin, Brayden Picanso; Nieces & Nephews: Sierra Lewis, Kayla Wester, Ryann Carter, Anna Johnson, Thomas Lawrence, Katie McEachin, Chris McEachin, Kyle Wilbanks, Kealey Rigby, Kenedy Lynn, Nichole Hesters & Bradee Lynn; Many aunts, uncles & cousins also survive. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Monday, June 07, 2021 at Miles Funeral Home 242 Uvalda Hwy Hazlehurst, Georgia. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Community Hospice P.O. Box 2277 Vidalia, Georgia. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the memorial service for Judy Dykes, age 64, of Vidalia formerly of Hazlehurst, who passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Services will be held at 3 pm today, Monday, May 24, 2021 in the Satilla Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Jeff Davis County. Mrs. Dykes was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley McManus & Doris Merritt McManus. Mrs. Dykes was retired from Savannah Luggage. Survivors in...clude: Son: Wilbur Dykes of Hazlehurst; Sisters & Brother-in-law: Patricia & Wade & Delane Deen & Elois Clark all of Hazlehurst; Brother: James McManus of Metter; Grandchildren: Caitlyn Leah Dykes & Cameron Lee Dykes; Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Donald Keith Maddox, age 61, of Waycross formerly of Lumber City, who passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Morgan officiating. Mr. Maddox was born in Telfair County. He was the son of the late Johnny B. Maddox & Rachel Tillman Maddox. At the time of his death, Mr. Maddox was living at the ...Altrus Group Home in Waycross, Ga. Keith loved to collect baseball hats and dealership brochures of tractors and trucks; he also loved to eat at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Survivors include: Brothers: James J. (Jeff) Davis of Hortense & Harry Tillman Davis (Wezee) of Brunswick; Sister: Emily Judith (Judy) Davis of Jacksonville, Fla; Niece: Susie Davis of Brunswick; Numerous cousins also survive. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM at Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst 242 Uvalda Hwy Hazlehurst, Ga. 31539. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to The American Cancer Society or Shiloh United Methodist Church 2124 South Hwy 19 Glenwood, Ga. 30428. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the funeral service for Mrs. Ouida Petrosky, age 78, Vidalia formerly of Hazlehurst, who passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. Rev. J. Barry Owens will officiate with burial in the Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Petrosky was born in Bacon County. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Holton, Sr. & Eliza B. Knowles Holton and... the wife of the late Alfred R. Petrosky Pete6. Mrs. Petrosky was also preceded in death by her sister: Betty Sue Holton Wilkes. She was a retired nurse’s aide and was a member of the First Alliance Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include: Son: Jeff Petrosky (Pauline) of Vidalia; Daughter: Rebecca Petrosky of Hazlehurst; Brother: T. J. Holton, Jr. (Denise) of Hazlehurst; Sister: Viola Grimmett (Lee) of Tunnel Hill, Ga; Grandchild: Emma Overstreet; Several nieces & nephews also survive. Visitation will be from 10 AM-11 AM, Thursday, April, 29, 2021 in the Chapel of Miles Funeral Home. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Donnie H. Hand, age 68, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in the Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Selph officiating. Mr. Hand was born in Jeff Davis County. He was the son of the late Grady Franklin Hand & Beatrice Calhoun Hand. Mr. Hand enjoyed yard work, fishing & small engine repair. He also attended... the Southside Baptist Church in Hazlehurst. Survivors include: Brothers: Larry G. Hand, Lucian D. Hand & Earl Fales all of Hazlehurst; Sister: Redetha Hand Fales of Hazlehurst; Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great nephews, also great-great nieces & great-great nephews also survive. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 6-8 pm at Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

(LUMBER CITY, GEORGIA) Bennie Calhoun, Sr., age 86, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 following an extended illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Lumber City Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the 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 Idell (Creamer) Calhoun. He was a retired farmer, veteran of the United States Army, an avid fisherman and hunter and attended Lumber City Church of God. Surviving family member include his daughter, Mary D. Gilbert (Leon) of Lumber City, son, Bennie Calhoun Jr. (Mary) of Lumber City; grandson, Joey Smith, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents Mr. Calhoun was predeceased by a grandson, William Long, sisters; Evelyn, Beatrice and Lillian. Brothers; Bernice, Luther and Talmadge.

(LUMBER CITY, GEORGIA) Bennie Calhoun, Sr., age 86, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 following an extended illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Lumber City Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday April 14, 2021 at the 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 Idell (Creamer) Calhoun. He was a retired farmer, veteran of the United States Army, an avid fisherman and hunter and attended Lumber City Church of God. Surviving family member include his daughter, Mary D. Gilbert (Leon) of Lumber City, son, Bennie Calhoun Jr. (Mary) of Lumber City; grandson, Joey Smith, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents Mr. Calhoun was predeceased by a grandson, William Long, sisters; Evelyn, Beatrice and Lillian. Brothers; Bernice, Luther and Talmadge.

Floyd Milton Ricketson, Jr. (Mickey), age 59, of Hazlehurst Ga. passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Mickey was born December 29, 1961. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Ricketson Sr. and his mother, Betty Sue Stankowitz Ricketson, son, Steven Ricketson, maternal grandparents, Troy and Bea Stankowitz, paternal grandparents, Joseph Jackson Ricketson and Mamie Holton Ricketson, and a sister, Lisa Ricketson Alvarado. He is s...urvived by his wife, Betty Smith Ricketson; two sons, Brandon Floyd Ricketson (Christina), and Richard Harris Ricketson; two step-daughters, Stephanie Miller and Adrianna Miller; grandchildren, Xander Ramus, David Ethan Ricketson, Emarie Kay Ricketson, Jaxon Levi Ricketson, and Joshua Lee Charleton; he is also survived by a niece and nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Graveside service will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2:00pm at Eureka Baptist Church Cemetery, 234 Yankee Paradise Road, Hazlehurst, with Pastor John Nunes officiating. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Ricketson family and Miles Funeral Home respectfully ask all in attendance to wear a mask and follow the social distancing set by our local health district and the CDC. To sign the online registry, please visit wainrightparlor.com Miles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Hand, age 58, of Hazlehurst, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Satilla Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Selph officiating. Mrs. Hand was born January 9, 1962 in Rantoul, Illinois; she was preceded in death by her parents, the late Carlton Edward Williams and Ruth Boyer Graham, father-in-law, Grady F. Hand and mother-in-law, Beatrice Hand. She was a ho...memaker that loved and cared deeply for her family. Her favorite pastime was being with her family. There are so many wonderful things that could be said about her, but room does not allow it. She is survived by her husband, Lucian D. Hand, son, Timothy (Alexandria) Hand, two daughters, Rose (Tim) Hayes and Dawn (Lonnie) Bryant, two sisters, Eva (Billy) Hiers and Nadine Graham, two brothers, Robert Williams and David Williams, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Little Bennie Calhoun, James Herman Selph, Danny Wade Selph, London Dukes, Robert Earl Arnold, Gregory Bowling and Danny Hesters. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Hand family and Miles Funeral Home respectfully ask all in attendance to wear a mask and follow the social distancing guidelines set by our local health district and the CDC.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the graveside service for Mr. Raymond Kersey, age 69, of Lumber City who passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Services will be held at 3 PM Saturday in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Appling County with Minister Johnny Taylor officiating. Graveside visitation with the family will be held Saturday from 2-3 PM. Mr. Kersey was born in Appling County. He was the son of the late Thomas Easter Kersey & Willie Nora Mock Kerse...y and was preceded in death by a Step-Father: Hugh M. Kersey; Brothers: Thomas Edward Kersey & Monroe Pete Mock; Sister: Barbara Ann Ivey. Mr. Kersey also known as the Golden Goose was a retired truck driver. Survivors include: Daughters: Tanya Mosley (Greg Sheffield) of Baxley, Jessica Brooks (Daniel) of Maine; Angela Hall (Justin) of Hazlehurst; Son: Elliot Kersey of Lumber City (Special Friend: D.J. Griffin); Sisters: Betty Reagin, Faye Carter & Katheryn Kersey all of Hazlehurst; Brothers: Calvin Kersey of Baxley, Joe Kersey of Hazlehurst; Mothers of his children: Sharon Ford & Shirley Varnadoe; Grandchildren: Hunter Mosley, Michaela Mosley, Jared Brooks, Destiny Brooks, Joseph Brooks & Desiree Brooks; Many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Bank of Lumber City to offset his medical expenses. A guest book is available for you to sign on our website milesfuneralhomega.com. Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst is in charge of the arrangements.

Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the memorial service for Mary JoAnn Ford, age 76, of Vidalia formerly of Hazlehurst, who passed away Friday, November 06, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Ford was born in Jeff Davis County. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Tribble Moon & Bertie Adrian Overstreet Moon. She was preceded in death by: Brothers: Samuel Moon, Bobby Moon, & Donald Moon; Sisters: Carolyn Moon & Betty Moon Hartless. Mrs. Ford wa...s a homemaker. She was a dedicated mother first & foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Grandma. She had a vivacious personality, and always made people around her laugh. She made friends everywhere she went, and loved helping those in need. She enjoyed her grandchildren & Darts. She will be missed dearly by all of her friends and family. Survivors include: Son: Ray Partin of Hazlehurst; Daughter & Son-in-law: Diane & Anthony Erlenbaugh of Eagle Point, Oregon; Cousins: Ester Welch of Hazlehurst & Kendra Welch of Statesboro; Sister: Linda Pritchett of Hazlehurst; Brother: Edward Moon of Hazlehurst; Grandchildren: Austin Erlenbaugh, Taylor Brown & Brady Erlenbaugh; Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

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Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the memorial service for Brenda Elaine McEachin Willbanks, age 59, born June 27, 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Grady O. and Margaret Virginia Miles McEachin, passed away on Monday, October 05, 2020. She grew up in Lemoore, California and lived in Hazlehurst, Georgia for a number of years. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 09, 2020 in the Grace Community Church 118 West Jefferson Street Hazlehurst, Georgia... 31539. Mrs. Willbanks was a homemaker and a member of the Grace Community Church. She was preceded in death by her father: Grady McEachin; brother: Patrick McEachin and husband: Norman Douglas Willbanks. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include: Daughter & Son-in-law: Krystal Hesters (Hal); Son & Daughter-in-law: Kyle Willbanks (Bri); Sisters: Rhonda Lawrence (John); Sonja Carter (Lamar); Brother: Bobby McEachin (Felecia); Grandsons: Corbin, Hayden, Liam, Carter & Kison; Mother: Virginia McEachin; Special friend: Mark Reese; Several nieces & nephews also survive. MILES FUNERAL HOME IN HAZLEHURST WAS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.

Jacqueline Jackie Ann Britton, 73, of Hazlehurst, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 with her husband of (56) years Walter and her eldest daughter Angie by her side. She was born October 16, 1946 Jaqueline Ann Childs to parents Jack and Cleo Childs in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jackie and Walter were High School sweethearts who married in June of 1964 at which time Jackie settled into motherhood raising their (3) children (2 girls and a boy) in Delray Beach..., Florida. In September of 1983 Jackie and Walter made the move from Florida to Lilburn, Georgia. In August of 1985, Jackie now (36) years old, decided to go back to school and she took the GED and was awarded her High School Diploma in September of that same year from Gwinnett Area Tech in Lawrenceville, Georgia. With her High School Diploma in hand, Jackie immediately enrolled herself at DeKalb Community College in Clarkston, Georgia in their Honors Program night school while still taking care of her family and working part-time, with her studies geared towards getting a Degree in the Nursing field. Jackie graduated in 1988 from Gwinnett Area Tech in Lawrenceville, Georgia with her Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing. Jackie then obtained her LPN License and went to work as a Charge Nurse at Snellville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Snellville, Georgia where she remained until September of 1998 at which time she and Walter purchased Jackie’s Grannie’s (Emma Bell Ellis) farm home in Hazlehurst, Georgia that Jackie loved so dearly because this is where she spent so many of her childhood years wrapped in her Grannie’s LOVE. The things that made Jackie HAPPIEST were her FAMILY, being with FAMILY at Thanksgiving time, living at The Old Family Farm and writing her poetry. Jackie is survived by her husband Walter R. Britton of Hazlehurst, GA, Daughters: Angela Angie Britton of Boynton Beach, FL, and Amy Roussert (Dwight) of Hazlehurst, GA and Son: Jason Britton (Heather) of Hiram, GA; Sisters: Gloria Switzer (Ray) of Gulf Breeze, FL and Elaine Moorman (Craig) of Lake City, FL and Brother: Jack Tony Childs (Randi) of Vero Beach, FL; (6) Grandchildren (Kaitlyn, Alex, Bree, Nathan, Riley & Chloe) and (1) Great Grandchild (Jackson); AND many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father Jack Alexander Childs and her mother Cleo Elmyra Ellis Childs. Celebrations of life will be ongoing. Feel free to join in thoughts and prayers of LOVE and JOY for this AMAZING WOMAN. Happy trails Mom until we meet again!