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Mr. Edwin Earl Millard, Jr., age 89, of Douglas, GA passed away early Wednesday, November 29, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Millard was born Wednesday, June 20, 1934 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, to the late Edwin Earl Millard, Sr. and Helen Marie Lamb Millard. Mr. Millard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of Southview Church of God and was strong in his faith, spending much time in prayer. In earlier years Mr. Millard made his career as a miner in salt mines. In his later years he enjoyed working out in his yard.…

Mrs. Ida Kay Richardson Reliford, age 59, of Douglas, GA died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Mrs. Reliford was born Friday, June 5, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL to Rose Lee Singleton Richardson and the late Harmon Lacey Richardson, Sr. She was a loving wife of 39 years to the late James Wayne Reliford. She loved her family and had a special affection for her grandchildren. Her hobbies included crocheting, fishing and listening to country music. Mrs. Reliford was a very outspoken lady and there was never a doubt about where…

Mr. Juvenal Garcia Rodriguez age 46 of Douglas, GA passed away November 21, 2023. He was born in Rancho Guapala, MX to Jose Garcia Silva and Maria Cruz Rodriquez Orosco. Mr. Rodriguez was a native of Rancho Guapala, Mexico. He was a supervisor at Fast Cargo in Douglas. Mr. Rodriguez was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include: His wife: Adriana Contreres Silva of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Ximena Garcia of Douglas, GA Mother: Maria Cruz Rodriguez Orosco Father: Jose Garcia Silva 8 Siblings: Gilibalda Garcia Rodriquez of Jurupa Valley, CAOmar…

Mr. Jimmy W. Reliford, Jr., age 47 of Nicholls, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mr. Reliford was born October 4, 1976 in Coffee County, GA to the late Jimmy W. Reliford, Sr. and the late Cecile Hutcheson Dockery. Mr. Reliford was a mechanic, welder and truck driver by trade, and made his career in the logging industry. Survivors include: 6 Children: Destinee Reliford of Alma, GA, Henry Reliford of Alma, GA, River Cook of Douglas, GA; Eli Hersey of Alma, GA, Hoke Moore of Nicholls, GA, and…

Mrs. Berma Jean DuBose Ridgeway, age 85 of Fitzgerald, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Ridgeway was born July 16, 1938 in Jacksonville, GA to the late William Vance DuBose and the late Estelle Wells DuBose. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Russell Ridgeway; and 2 sisters: Gloria D. Watson and Juanita D. Stalvey. Mrs. Ridgeway served on the Ben Hill County Hospital Authority and she was the owner and operator of Ridgeway Sewing Center in Fitzgerald, GA from 1993…

Mrs. Betty Jean Cadwell Skipper, age 91 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Skipper was born January 16, 1932 to the late William Henry Cadwell and the late Viola Mullis Cadwell. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charlton Skipper; 2 brothers: Mullis Cadwell and D. L. Cadwell; 2 Sisters, Vesta C. Williams and Fuqua C. Pitts. Mrs. Skipper, a native of Dodge County, had been an accountant at Lyons Management for many years. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include:…

Ms. Doris “Machelle” Batten, age 61 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her residence in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Batten was born June 7, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Arthur Eugene Batten and Jeannie Lou Tanner Law. Survivors include: Son: Cameron Dale Pierce of Ocilla, GA; Mother and Daddy: Jennie and Roger Law of Douglas, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Victoria Pierce,Peyton Pierce,Maddox Pierce,Ari Burkett,Eva Grace Pierce; 1 Sister: Renee Williams of Douglas, GA; 3 Brothers: Michael Batten,Chad Ables (Amy), andShane Ables, all of Douglas, GA;…

Mrs. Janice Pearl Woodard Acorn, age 61 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Acorn was born January 2, 1962 in Tampa, FL to the late Hampton Worth Woodard and the late Dorothy Mae Mathis Woodard. She was preceded in death by parents: Dorothy and Archie Kight and Hampton Woodard; 1 Daughter: Lacey Stewart; 1 Son-In-Law: Jeremy Harrell; 2 Brothers: Roger Long, Harris Long; and 1 Nephew: Blake Day. Survivors include: Husband of 35 years: Jesse Joseph “Trae” Acorn III of Douglas, GA; 2…

Mrs. Doris Belle Stripling Rhymes, age 60 of Willacoochee, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Rhymes was born March 11, 1963 in Conway, AR to the late Marvin Dean Stripling and the late Linda Joyce Southerland Jefferson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Ronald Gene Rhymes, Jr.; 2 Grandchildren: Josh Fortner, Jr., Sean Christopher Rhymes, Jr.; 4 Siblings: Michael Stripling, Deborah Ashley, Patricia Heath, and Bobby Joe Stripling. Survivors include: 7 Children: Melinda Barr (Chris),Amy Fortner (Josh),Shasta Seawright (Tim),Rhonda Baughman (Matt),Jeffery…

Mrs. Oneita Wilkerson Johnson, age 94 of the Satilla Community in Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Lakeside Senior Living under the care of Bethany Hospice. Mrs. Oneita was born September 20, 1929 in Berrien County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Dave Wilkerson and the late Mary Ann Missouri Tyson Wilkerson. She was one of thirteen children, nine of whom lived to adulthood. Oneita was the 1946 Valedictorian of Poplar Springs High School in Berrien County, Georgia. She was a member of Harrell Grove Baptist Church in Coffee County, GA, where she occasionally…