Sydney Aldine Bussey, age 76, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA, on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born on November 11th, 1948, the son of Clyde Edward Bussey and Tannie Sylvia Harris Bussey. His survivors include: one son; John (Jeri Lynn) Bussey of Ambrose,GA, one daughter; Kate Bussey of Douglas, GA, one brother; Gerald (Ruth) Bussey of Douglas, GA, one sister; Sylvia (Brent) Miller of Douglas, GA, nieces and nephews; Dawn Adams, Greg (Reagan) Miller, Jennifer (Marcus) Brown, Brett D. Bussey, and two cousins; Hugh Bussey and Chuck…
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Marlo Franklin Pfoutz, born on February 19th, 1954 in Franklin, Indiana, passed away on April 16th, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 71. He was formerly a resident of Delphi, Richmond, Indianapolis, Spiceland, and New Castle, Indiana, and Douglas, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Marlo Edward Pfoutz (1986), and mother, Anna N. Pfoutz (2012) and wife of twenty-five years, Linda Kay Pfoutz (née Tucker) (June 15th, 1999). He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Gail Pfoutz. He is also survived by his daughters Miranda Viva Rose Cotton (Ben), Tiffany Michelle Adams, and…
Geneva Stapleton Hickox, age 79, of Douglas, GA, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 25th, 2025 following an extended illness. She was born on August 17th, 1945 the daughter of Wilbert and Eva Stapleton. Her survivors include: One son; Bobby (Leigh) Hickox of Douglas, GA, Great Niece; Kaitlynn (Josh) Johnson of Douglas, GA, One Nephew; Teddy Johnson of Douglas, GA, along with several beloved friends, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father; Wilbert Stapleton, Mother; Eva Stapleton, and Three sisters; Lib Stapleton, Bonnie Conley, and Inez Stallings. The family will receive friends…
Edward Leonidas Bagwell Jr., a beloved figure in the Douglas, GA community, passed away peacefully at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on August 23rd, 1942, to Edward Leonidas Bagwell Sr. and Iris Bennett Bagwell, Ed lived a life full of service, dedication, and community involvement. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lynda Jones Bagwell, whom he married in January 1966. He also leaves behind two sons: Lee Bagwell and his wife Holly, and Dr. Drew Bagwell and his wife Melissa, all residing in Douglas, GA.…
The troubles keep piling up for embattled Pearson Mayor Robert Johnson. Earlier this week, a judge in Atkinson County awarded Colony Square LLC a large sum of money as a result of a failed restaurant venture in Fitzgerald in which Johnson was a party. Documents filed in Atkinson County on Wednesday show that Colony Square was awarded $163,547.15 for back rent and other expenses related to the restaurant venture. The defendants are listed as Mayor Johnson and his brother, Jarvis Johnson. The amount due under the lease is $148,422.88. The defendants must also pay attorney’s fees in the amount of…
Here are the results from the Region 2-5A track and field meet held this week in Albany: • Kaloni Styles is the Region Champion in the 100 meter hurdle (15.23 seconds) & 300 meter hurdle (46.80 seconds) events. • Kashariyona White is the Region Runner Up in the 100 meter hurdles (15.23) and 300 meter hurdles (47.42 seconds). • Kenyon Livingston ran a time of 15.12 seconds in the 110 meter hurdles to become the Region Champion. Kenyon also is the Region Runner Up in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 41.59 seconds. • Nahla Franklin established a…
Douglas Fire Department Lieutenant Lee Clements has been involved in some form of public safety since he was 16 years old. Now he has added another accomplishment to his already impressive resume – paramedic. On Thursday, April 24, 2024, Lt. Clements graduated from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College with his paramedic degree. Lt. Clements’s journey began early, stepping into the world of public safety at just 16 years old as a lifeguard and water safety instructor. In 1989, he launched his law enforcement career as a dispatcher, eventually becoming a certified peace officer in 1997. Over the years, he has served…
Dorinda Gail Evers, age 57, of Alma, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. She was born on June 16th, 1967, the daughter of James Snipes and Brenda Peacock Snipes. Her survivors include: two sons; Rickey (Jasmine) Evers of Nicholls, GA, and Chad Evers of Broxton, GA, two daughters; Nicolle (Justin) Evers Jackson of Douglas, GA, and Kristen Snipes of Nicholls, GA, nine grandchildren; Steven Evers, Hayden Evers, Bella Evers, Xavier Jackson, Khaleel Simpson, Kaleb Snipes, Kyler Snipes, Koran Simpson, Kyarra Simpson, and Keelah Simpson, one sister; Carol Adams of Broxton, GA, along with several…
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that every regional commission in Georgia experienced growth in employment and labor force rates in March. “In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs that drive our state’s economy forward,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “By working with regional partners across the state, we’re creating a globally competitive workforce — one that’s built to last and ready to lead Georgia into its next phase of prosperity.” Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below. Coffee and Atkinson counties are in the…
John Andrew Tanner, aged 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on May 22, 1940, to Andrew Jackson Tanner and Frances McDonald Tanner, John lived a life marked by deep affection for his family and a distinguished career in agriculture and community service. John graduated from Culver Military Academy in Indiana and furthered his education at Emory University and the University of Georgia. He dedicated his professional life to farming and the timber industry. His commitment to agriculture was recognized nationally when he was appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Safety…