Lynda Joyce Newell

Lynda Joyce Johnson Newell, age 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Mrs. Newell was born on February 24, 1946 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Seaburn Hedgepath Johnson and the late Fanny Pearl Cooksey Johnson. She was a homemaker who loved her family and especially her grandchildren, gardening, and flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Newell, son, Robert Morris, grandson, Austin Morris, two brothers, Bobby and Jimmy Johnson, and daughter in law, Eve Morris.

Survivors include her daughters, Judy (Bloyce Coy, Jr.) McDaniel of Hazlehurst and Carolyn Wills of Dublin; sons, David Morris and Jesse (Sherry) Newell, Jr. both of Hazlehurst; brothers, Billy Johnson and Donald Johnson both of Hazlehurst; cousin, Bessie Newell of Hazlehurst; and special granddaughter, Cindy (James) White. Nineteen grandchildren, thirty-six great great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren also survive.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Graham Church of God with Rev. Don Dixon officiating. Inurnment will be in Hazlehurst City Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.