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Loretta Jones Courdle, age 66 of Hoboken, GA passed away on Sunday, May 14,2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Ms. Courdle was born on April 4, 1957, in Coffee County, to the late Levi Jones and Ethel Mae Merrier Jones. Survivors include: Four Sons, George (Joeline) Bennett Jr. of St. Simons, GA, Nathaniel (Crystal) Bennett of KY, Daniel Bennett of Ocilla, GA, Andrew S. (Keisha) Bennett of KY, Two Brothers, Mike Jones of Callahan, FL, Dan Jones of Warner Robbins, GA, Eight Grandchildren, Noah Bennett, Seth Bennett, Dillon Bennett,…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Terry Lee Wardell, age 70, of Douglas, Ga., who passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Visitation will be 2 pm to 3 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Memorial services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Mr. Wardell was born in Macomb, Illinois. He was the son of the late Muriel Hayes Wardell & William Lee Wardell and was preceded in death by: Sister: Jeanie…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Terry Lee Wardell, age 70, of Douglas, Ga., who passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Visitation will be 2 pm to 3 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Memorial services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Mr. Wardell was born in Macomb, Illinois. He was the son of the late Muriel Hayes Wardell & William Lee Wardell and was preceded in death by: Sister: Jeanie…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Terry Lee Wardell, age 70, of Douglas, Ga., who passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. Visitation will be 2 pm to 3 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Memorial services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Mr. Wardell was born in Macomb, Illinois. He was the son of the late Muriel Hayes Wardell & William Lee Wardell and was preceded in death by: Sister: Jeanie…
Mrs. Ruby Addie Bryant Merchant, age 97 of Willachoochee, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following a short illness. Mrs. Merchant was born October 10, 1925 to the late Cauley Columbus Bryant and Rebecca Vickers Bryant. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelley Merchant and a sister, Dorothy Taft. Survivors include: 1 Son: Julian Lorane Merchant and wife Margaret of Eatonton, GA 1 Daughter: Carolyn Busby and husband Darrell of Willacoochee, GA 6 Grandchildren: Dana Roberts…
Mrs. Ruby Addie Bryant Merchant, age 97 of Willachoochee, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following a short illness. Mrs. Merchant was born October 10, 1925 to the late Cauley Columbus Bryant and Rebecca Vickers Bryant. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelley Merchant and a sister, Dorothy Taft. Survivors include: 1 Son: Julian Lorane Merchant and wife Margaret of Eatonton, GA 1 Daughter: Carolyn Busby and husband Darrell of Willacoochee, GA 6 Grandchildren: Dana Roberts…
Mrs. Ruby Addie Bryant Merchant, age 97 of Willachoochee, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following a short illness. Mrs. Merchant was born October 10, 1925 to the late Cauley Columbus Bryant and Rebecca Vickers Bryant. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelley Merchant and a sister, Dorothy Taft. Survivors include: 1 Son: Julian Lorane Merchant and wife Margaret of Eatonton, GA 1 Daughter: Carolyn Busby and husband Darrell of Willacoochee, GA 6 Grandchildren: Dana Roberts…
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Smith Valenzuela, age 63 of Douglas, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Valenzuela was born October 23, 1959 to the late Foye Smith and the late Betty Marie Holmes Smith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Randy Smith, Ken Smith and Betty Jones. Mrs. Smith, a native of Soperton, GA, was a homemaker. Survivors include: 3 Children: April Smith of Pearson, GA Candice Howell of Warner Robins, GA Adam Owens of…
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Smith Valenzuela, age 63 of Douglas, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Valenzuela was born October 23, 1959 to the late Foye Smith and the late Betty Marie Holmes Smith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Randy Smith, Ken Smith and Betty Jones. Mrs. Smith, a native of Soperton, GA, was a homemaker. Survivors include: 3 Children: April Smith of Pearson, GA Candice Howell of Warner Robins, GA Adam Owens of…
Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Smith Valenzuela, age 63 of Douglas, GA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Valenzuela was born October 23, 1959 to the late Foye Smith and the late Betty Marie Holmes Smith. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Randy Smith, Ken Smith and Betty Jones. Mrs. Smith, a native of Soperton, GA, was a homemaker. Survivors include: 3 Children: April Smith of Pearson, GA Candice Howell of Warner Robins, GA Adam Owens of…