Evelyn Spires Jones, age 92, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, March 7th, 2024. She was born on October 13th, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Gentry W. Spires and Ola Mae Brown Spires. She attended First Congregation Christian Church when she was able. She was preceded in death by her husband Floran “Jake” Jones. Her father Gentry Spires, her mother Ola Mae Spires and two brothers Charles Spires, Thurman Spires, and one sister Colleen Spires. Her survivors are one Sister Shirley Doyle and husband Michael C. Doyle of Douglas. One brother Howard…
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Joyce Anne Shannon Rewis a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with deep Irish roots, and a beloved resident of South Georgia passed away on March 07, 2024 at the age of 66. Joyce brought the spirit of the Steel City with her to the charming landscapes of South Georgia, where she created a life filled with love, warmth, and an unwavering passion for her family, friends and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joyce embraced her dual identity, proudly calling both Pittsburgh and South Georgia her home. Her love for the Pittsburgh Steelers was deeply rooted in her upbringing, and she carried that fervent…
The South Georgia State College Hawks closed out their regular season home schedule Wednesday night with a 59-50 win over the Albany Tech Titans. Kyric Davis led the Hawks (19-10, 10-5 GCAA) with a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds. Davis also had three blocked shots. Lay Davis was the only other player to score in double figures, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Both teams struggled from the field in the first half. Albany Tech opened the game with a three-pointer and never led again during the first 20 minutes. The Titans shot 19 percent from the…
South Georgia State College made history on Tuesday, March 5 when the college announced the public phase of its first-ever comprehensive campaign. The announcement was made at kickoff events on SGSC’s Douglas and Waycross Campuses. “The Heart of South Georgia” developed through conversations with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders, focuses on two important areas that will have a direct impact on SGSC students – scholarships and out-of-classroom experiences. “This campaign will have a transformative impact on SGSC students and on this region,” said SGSC Interim President Dr. Greg Tanner. “We are excited about the lives that will be changed…
Mrs. Judy Ann Shrouder, age 70, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following a brief illness. Judy was born June 28, 1953 in Alachua County, Florida to the late Clinton Purvis and the late Jewel Taylor Bradley. She later married the love of her life, Jerrell Shrouder. Judy devoted herself to a 21 year career as a cake decorator with Holts Bakery where she decorated cakes for hundreds of birthdays, weddings, showers and assorted parties. After a brief retirement she returned to work as manager of the…
Born in Douglas, Georgia on August 23, 1982, Matthew Christopher Paulk (Matt) died on March 5, 2024, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia. “6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his…
Kyric Davis had 28 points on 75 percent shooting Saturday afternoon as the South Georgia State College Hawks cruised to a 93-42 win over the Southern Crescent Tech Tigers. Davis also had nine rebounds, five assists, and three steals as the leading scorer. Lay Davis had 13 points and seven rebounds. Jamon Mangusho also scored in double figures with 10 points. The Hawks (18-10, 9-5 GCAA) shot 54 percent from the field and made 71 percent of their free throws. Three-point shooting continues to plague SGSC as the Hawks only made three shots for the game (25 percent). Defensively, SGSC…
Mable Jane Kersey, age 81, of Douglas, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, GA. She was born on September 14th, 1942 the daughter of Mr. John Dockery and Mrs. Eula Douglas Dockery. Her survivors include: One Son; John (Shannon) Harrison of Douglas, GA, Two Daughters; Janet Vaughn of Broxton, GA, and Pam Harrison of Fitzgerald, GA, Six Sisters; Myrtle Carr of North GA, Maxine (Jason) Gregory of Westgreen, GA, Helen Jones of Broxton, GA, Harriet (Ron) Wilkinson of North GA, Connie (David) Davis of…
The Tiftarea Panthers handed the CCA Patriots their first loss of the season in a 4-1 affair Friday afternoon in Douglas. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the third when Jonathan Rutland scored Tyson Crosby on a single. Thomas Gentry hit a one-out double then Crosby came in to run for Gentry. Crosby advanced to third on a ground out. Then Rutland singed with two outs to put the first run on the board for either team. The Patriots held on to their slim one-run lead until the fifth inning when the Panthers broke open the game. A CCA…
CRH Urology Clinic is proud to welcome Dr. Paul Sherlag, MD, to its team of professionals. Dr. Sherlag brings much experience and expertise to CRH Urology Clinic, enhancing the clinic’s strong commitment to providing quality urological care to Southeast Georgia. Before joining CRH Urology Clinic, Dr. Sherlag was a respected urologist for nearly 25 years at Georgia Urology, P.A. in Snellville, Georgia, and Lawrenceville, Georgia. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Sherlag has been actively involved in various professional organizations, including the American Urological Association, Atlanta Clinical Society, Atlanta Urological Society, Medical Association of Georgia, and the American Medical…