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Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Alton Leonard Thrift, age 66, of Douglas who passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Visitation will be 10 am to 11 am Monday, May 22, 2023, at Morningside Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM at Morningside Baptist Church. Pastor Kevin Bounds will officiate. Music is rendered by: Amber Bounds. Mr. Thrift was born in Waycross, Georgia. He was the son of the late William David Thrift & Vera Euvon Strikland Thrift. Mr. Thrift was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Elizabeth…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Alton Leonard Thrift, age 66, of Douglas who passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Visitation will be 10 am to 11 am Monday, May 22, 2023, at Morningside Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 AM at Morningside Baptist Church. Pastor Kevin Bounds will officiate. Music is rendered by: Amber Bounds. Mr. Thrift was born in Waycross, Georgia. He was the son of the late William David Thrift & Vera Euvon Strikland Thrift. Mr. Thrift was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Elizabeth…

Mrs. Nina Shivers Lott, age 97, of Nicholls, Georgia, died peacefully on May 31, 2023. If you are from Nicholls and above a certain age, she may have taught you how to read and what the word obituary means. Generations of Nicholls residents also had the pleasure of swimming in her pool on warm summer days. Nina was born on August 27, 1925, in Dooly County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Andrew J. and Bufa Shivers, née Gammage. Soon after she was born, the family moved to Americus, where Nina grew up and attended school.…

Mrs. Nina Shivers Lott, age 97, of Nicholls, Georgia, died peacefully on May 31, 2023. If you are from Nicholls and above a certain age, she may have taught you how to read and what the word obituary means. Generations of Nicholls residents also had the pleasure of swimming in her pool on warm summer days. Nina was born on August 27, 1925, in Dooly County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Andrew J. and Bufa Shivers, née Gammage. Soon after she was born, the family moved to Americus, where Nina grew up and attended school.…

Ryan Derek Davis, age 41 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on October 22, 1981 to the late Bill Derek Davis and Selena Kim McKinnon. Survivors include: Grandmother: Ruby Davis of Douglas, GA, Step Mother; Cheryl Davis of Douglas, GA, Sister; Emily Davis of Gainsville, GA, Uncle; Tony (Brandy) Davis of Douglas, GA, Nieces and Nephews; Bran Davis, Hillary (Jared) Scott, Addison Nipper, and Bo Davis Dockery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:15AM…

Ryan Derek Davis, age 41 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on October 22, 1981 to the late Bill Derek Davis and Selena Kim McKinnon. Survivors include: Grandmother: Ruby Davis of Douglas, GA, Step Mother; Cheryl Davis of Douglas, GA, Sister; Emily Davis of Gainsville, GA, Uncle; Tony (Brandy) Davis of Douglas, GA, Nieces and Nephews; Bran Davis, Hillary (Jared) Scott, Addison Nipper, and Bo Davis Dockery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10:15AM…

Wayne Morgan, age 67, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Morgan was born on March 17, 1956 in Coffee County, GA to the late Manning Morgan and Allene Reliford Morgan. Survivors include: Domestic Partner Janning Charlie Roberts of Douglas, GA, Close Friend; Gwen Mizell of Nicholls, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 4:00PM at the…

Wayne Morgan, age 67, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Morgan was born on March 17, 1956 in Coffee County, GA to the late Manning Morgan and Allene Reliford Morgan. Survivors include: Domestic Partner Janning Charlie Roberts of Douglas, GA, Close Friend; Gwen Mizell of Nicholls, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 4:00PM at the…

William Heyward “Bill” Brawner Jr., age 79, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Brawner was born on December 16, 1943 to the late William Heyward Brawner and Martha Milhollin Brawner. Survivors include: One Daughter; Brooke Brawner (Jeremy) Lott of West Green, GA, Two Grandchildren; Jaksen Lott, Judson Lott, Four Nieces and Nephews; Lori (David) Hersey, Liz (Chris) Grantham, Blair Brawner, and Will (Eve) Brawner. Mr. Brawner was preceded in death by: His Parents; William Heyward Brawner and Martha Milhollin Brawner, Two Brothers; David Brawner and Mike…

William Heyward “Bill” Brawner Jr., age 79, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Brawner was born on December 16, 1943 to the late William Heyward Brawner and Martha Milhollin Brawner. Survivors include: One Daughter; Brooke Brawner (Jeremy) Lott of West Green, GA, Two Grandchildren; Jaksen Lott, Judson Lott, Four Nieces and Nephews; Lori (David) Hersey, Liz (Chris) Grantham, Blair Brawner, and Will (Eve) Brawner. Mr. Brawner was preceded in death by: His Parents; William Heyward Brawner and Martha Milhollin Brawner, Two Brothers; David Brawner and Mike…