Jasper — Charlie Hicks Jr.

Aug. 7, 1936 - Nov. 20, 2011



Mr. Charlie Hicks Jr., better known as “Sport”, a resident of White Springs, passed away Nov. 20, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Charlie Hicks Jr., “Sport”, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Ann Hicks and grandchildren; four sisters: Agnes Washington, Jannie Rentz, Evelyn Strozier and Juanita Kelly; one aunt Mrs. Ester Lee Reese and many other close relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Hicks Jr. will be Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in White Springs, Florida. Viewing and visitation for family and friends will be Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in White Springs, Florida from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Swift Creek Cemetery in White Springs, Florida.

D.M. Udell Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. D.M. Udell Funeral Home serving Suwannee, Hamilton, Columbia and other surrounding counties with the best professional services. Call D.M. Udell and Sons at 386-362-4189 or cell at 386-209-0223.





Owen Hinton Jr.

Oct. 28, 1929 -Nov. 14, 2011

Owen Hinton Jr., 82, of Jasper, Fla. passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fla. Mr. Hinton was born on Oct. 28, 1929 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late Dr. Owen, Sr. and Cora Peaster Hinton. He graduated from Boy’s Catholic High School in North Augusta, S.C. He served 4-1/2 years in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded a scholarship to study at the National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Mr. Hinton earned his bachelor of science degree in math and science and his master in administration from Valdosta State College. He began his career in education teaching in Clyattville, Ga. He later taught at North Hamilton Elementary School for many years and then served as principal there for 11 years. In 1984, Mr. Hinton was elected Hamilton County Superintendent of Schools and served in that capacity for eight years until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Lorrie Hinton Joeris.  Survivors include Sybil Strickland Hinton, his wife of 56 years; two sons, Owen Hinton, III and James C. Hinton (Ann) of Jasper; four grandchildren, Leeann Hinton Combass (Chris), James C. Hinton Jr. (Brandie), Westen Joeris, and Elizabeth Joeris of Jasper; two brothers James H. Hinton (Elsie) of North Augusta, S.C., and David Hinton (Christine) of Carrabelle, Florida; five great grandsons, Jackson Combass, Conner Hinton, Reed Hinton, Gavin Combass and Karson Hinton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at North Hamilton Elementary auditorium with Pastor Jimmy Deas and Rev. Steve Shaw officiating. Interment followed at  Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton County Public School Foundation, 4280 NW CR 152, Jasper, FL. 32052 or Haven Hospice, 6037 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.