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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harrison Sheffield, age 74 of Douglas, passed away at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation on Sunday morning, October 29, 2023. Mrs. Sheffield was born March 6, 1949 to the late James Ray Harrison, Sr. and the late Ramona Hogan Harrison. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: John Patton, a sister: Vicki Lomax and a brother Ricky Harrison and a nephew, Mark Harrison. Mrs. Sheffield was a native of Traer, Iowa. She had lived in Douglas for many years. Mrs. Sheffield was a supervisor for Elixir Industries and she was…

Mrs. Margaret Brigmond McDaniel, age 82 of Douglas, passed away early Sunday morning, October 29, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born, January 6, 1941 to the late Maude Sapp Brigmond and the late Lawrence Brigmond. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion “Mac” McDaniel; 1 Sister: Evelyn Cox; 1 Brother: Johnny Brigmond; 2 Brothers-in-Law: Raymond Clifton and J. W. Spell; and 1 Daughter-in-law: Tammy Sue Powell McDaniel. Mrs.McDaniel, a native of Douglas, GA, had been employed with Southern Bell as an operator and had retired from…

Mr. Floyd Elton Smith, age 88 of Douglas, passed away Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Smith was born January 27, 1935 to the late Floyd Smith and the late Annie Mae Harrison Smith. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Ria Lee Bowman Smith and his second wife, Marie Allen Smith along with 4 children: Margaret Elaine Fletcher, Gary Hendrix Smith, Crystal Gail Smith and Darrell Smith and 4 Sisters: Odell McEachin, Odessa Pair, Verma Roberts and EucaLee…

Mr. Ashley Carver, age 73 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Carver was born September 3, 1950 to the late Ivey Carver and the late Louise Merritt Carver. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 Brothers: Alvin Carver, Curtis Carver and Kenny Carver. Mr. Carver, a native of Ambrose, GA, had been a service tech for Fleetwood and had also worked at Douglas Sign Company in recent years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include:…

Sherry Jean Buchan Russ, age 72, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Russ was born on May 28, 1951 to the late J.W. and Betty Buchan. Survivors include: Two Sons; Rockki Justin (Barbara) Russ of Nicholls, GA, Josh (Tonya) Russ of Nicholls, GA, Five Grandchildren; Baily Russ, Tyler Russ, Harper Russ, Justin Russ, Zackery (Cara) Whitley, Three Sisters; Dinky (Mike) Kirkland, Debbie (Mickey) Burnam, and Stacy (Bobby) Davis. Ms. Russ was also survived by several Nieces and Nephews. Ms. Russ was preceded in death by her…

Austin Matthew Smith, age 30, of Douglas, GA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. He was born on January 23, 1993, the son of Matthew Lee Smith and Taraney Linnea Lee. His survivors include: Wife; Madison Elizabeth Montgomery Smith of Douglas, GA, Father; Matthew Lee (Tracey) Smith of Axson, GA, Mother; Taraney Linnea Lee of Broxton, GA, One Daughter, One Brother; Gabe (Ali) Smith of Douglas, GA, Three Sisters; Aryn (Kody) Lee of Broxton, GA, Bailee Smith (Dustin) Jordan of Douglas, GA, and Alyssa Lee (Avery) Taylor of…

Nayomie Theresa Godfrey, age 53, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst, GA. She was born on January 27, 1970, the daughter of James Ray Hollinger and Naomi Davis. Survivors include: Two Sons; Matthew Godfrey of Douglas, GA, and Clinton Godfrey of Douglas, GA, One Brother; Jason Hollinger of Waynesville, GA, Three Grandchildren; Rayne Godfrey, D.J. Godfrey, and Daizha Godfrey. She was preceded in death by: Father; James Ray Hollinger, Mother; Naomi Davis and One Brother; Allan Lee Hollinger Jr. Services will be at a later date.…

Sharree Lott, age 68, formally of Leeds, Alabama, but a resident of Willacoochee, Georgia for many years, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1955, the daughter of Seldon Edgar Ottinger and Maude Viola Ottinger. Her survivors include: One Daughter; Melanie D. (Ronald) Stone of Willacoochee, GA, One Son; Jonathan D. (Ashley) Lott of Willacoochee, GA, One Sister; Patricia Whitley, Seven Grandchildren; Myya Stone, Grace Stone, J.T. Lott, Holland Lott, Calyuar Lott, Faith Lott, and Fisher Lott, Four Great Grandchildren; Saylor Rose Erdmier, Thomas Lott, Kason Lott, Trason Erdmier Several Nieces and…

Teresa Lynn Harper, age 52, of West Green, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 9, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. She was born on May 1, 1971, the daughter of Mr. Donald Harper and Mrs. Carol Moore Harper. Her survivors include: Her Beloved Son; Christopher Jake Gray of Douglas, GA, One Sister; Tina (John) Tarrant of Tifton, GA, One Brother; Timothy (Angie Rawlins) Harper of McCrae, GA, Four Nephews; Adam Tarrant, Jamie Tarrant, Daniel Tarrant, and Cody Tarrant, Three Nieces; Michelle Branam, Sophie Rawlings, and Taylor Harper, Several Nieces…

Shirley Burnam Adams, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Adams was born on January 23, 1936 to the late Leroy Burnam and Stella Mae Stone Burnam. Survivors include: Two Daughters; Donna (Tom) McDaniel of Athens, GA, and Karen (Ben) Huhuley,Two Grandchildren, Richard Bryant James, Byron Troyn Gibson III, Two Great Grandchildren; Hunter Mason James, and Claire Lynne Morton, along with Several Nieces and Nephews. Ms. Adams was preceded in death by: Two Brothers; Billy Joe Burnam, Kenneth (PeeWee) Burnam, One Sister;…