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Ms. Ingrid Stone Whitley, age 45 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following an extended illness. Survivors include: Mother: Brenda Stone of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Jessica Michelle Whitley of Pearson, Ga. Son: Michael Leon Whitley, Jr. of Pearson, Ga. 3 Brothers: Craig Stone and wife, Sharon of Pearson, Ga. Jody Stone of Pearson, Ga. Scott Stone and wife, Brooke of Pearson, Ga. Stepdaughter: Erica Bunyard and husband, Wes of Douglas, Ga. 2 Stepsons:…
Ms. Ingrid Stone Whitley, age 45 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following an extended illness. Survivors include: Mother: Brenda Stone of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Jessica Michelle Whitley of Pearson, Ga. Son: Michael Leon Whitley, Jr. of Pearson, Ga. 3 Brothers: Craig Stone and wife, Sharon of Pearson, Ga. Jody Stone of Pearson, Ga. Scott Stone and wife, Brooke of Pearson, Ga. Stepdaughter: Erica Bunyard and husband, Wes of Douglas, Ga. 2 Stepsons:…
Mr. Herman I. Tucker, age 83 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Amelia Tucker of Willacoochee, Ga. Son: Randy Tucker and wife Pam of Pearson, Ga. 2 Daughters: Cindy Tucker Hurlbert of Pearson, Ga. Sherry Tucker Haskins of Tifton, Ga. 2 Stepdaughters: Allison Woodward and husband Greg of Willacoochee, Ga. Gwen Burch and husband Tony of Willacoochee, Ga. Sister: Beverly Tucker Rayfield and husband Don of Winston Salem, N.C. 11 Grandchildren: Ashlea Haskins Branch…
Mr. Herman I. Tucker, age 83 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Amelia Tucker of Willacoochee, Ga. Son: Randy Tucker and wife Pam of Pearson, Ga. 2 Daughters: Cindy Tucker Hurlbert of Pearson, Ga. Sherry Tucker Haskins of Tifton, Ga. 2 Stepdaughters: Allison Woodward and husband Greg of Willacoochee, Ga. Gwen Burch and husband Tony of Willacoochee, Ga. Sister: Beverly Tucker Rayfield and husband Don of Winston Salem, N.C. 11 Grandchildren: Ashlea Haskins Branch…
Kevin Lee James, died tragically in an automobile accident while on spring break in Venice, Fl. March 22, 2023. Kevin was born in Atlanta on June 9, 1968 to Boyd and Peggy James. He resided in Axson, Ga. for most of his childhood. He graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1986. He then pursued his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Georgia. He remained at UGA to complete his doctorate in Mathematics. He then moved to Penn State University to complete his postdoctoral work. This is where he met his wife Letitia…
Kevin Lee James, died tragically in an automobile accident while on spring break in Venice, Fl. March 22, 2023. Kevin was born in Atlanta on June 9, 1968 to Boyd and Peggy James. He resided in Axson, Ga. for most of his childhood. He graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1986. He then pursued his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Georgia. He remained at UGA to complete his doctorate in Mathematics. He then moved to Penn State University to complete his postdoctoral work. This is where he met his wife Letitia…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Thelma “Ann” Wooten Sweat, age 66, who passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Memorial services will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Mrs. Sweat was born in Broxton. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Estlee Wooten. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by brothers: John Wooten & Charlie Wooten. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: Husband: James C. Sweat of Douglas; Son: Walter L. Sweat of Douglas; Daughter-in-law: Michelle A. Sweat of Douglas;…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Thelma “Ann” Wooten Sweat, age 66, who passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. Memorial services will begin at 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Mrs. Sweat was born in Broxton. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Estlee Wooten. Mrs. Sweat was preceded in death by brothers: John Wooten & Charlie Wooten. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: Husband: James C. Sweat of Douglas; Son: Walter L. Sweat of Douglas; Daughter-in-law: Michelle A. Sweat of Douglas;…
Mrs. Evelyn Rawlins Chutjian, age 96, passed away April 9, 2023 at Heritage Baptist Home in Denton, GA following an extended illness. Ms. Chutjain, the oldest of seven was born November 15, 1926, to the late Harvey B. and Mary Harper Rawlins in Coffee County, GA. She lived in Daytona Beach, FL her entire adult life where she raised her children, Bobby and Marilyn, and made and enjoyed many lifelong friends. She was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church and loved her church family. Aunt Etta, as she was widely and affectionately known, was a doting aunt…
Mrs. Evelyn Rawlins Chutjian, age 96, passed away April 9, 2023 at Heritage Baptist Home in Denton, GA following an extended illness. Ms. Chutjain, the oldest of seven was born November 15, 1926, to the late Harvey B. and Mary Harper Rawlins in Coffee County, GA. She lived in Daytona Beach, FL her entire adult life where she raised her children, Bobby and Marilyn, and made and enjoyed many lifelong friends. She was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church and loved her church family. Aunt Etta, as she was widely and affectionately known, was a doting aunt…