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Mr. Oscar Brockington was born on July 30, 1942, to the late Jester Brockington and Lillie Mae Brockington. Mr. Oscar passed away on February 28, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jester Brockington and Lillie Mae Brockington; two brothers: Jester Brockington and John Brockington; one sister, Mary Lizzie. Oscar leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Chera Bivens (Elo) of Albany, Georgia, and Jennifer Brockington of West Palm Beach Florida; five grandchildren; two brothers: Isaac (Linda) Brockington Sr. and Freddie Lee (Shirley) Brockington Douglas,…
Ms. Lois Watson McFadden, affectionately known as “Mother,” was born November 11, 1936, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Ezekial and Ella Key Watson. Mother was a loving and caring individual who loved everyone who crossed her path. She was full of hugs, kind words, and warm embraces. “I Love You,” “Give me a hug,” “Kiss the baby for me,” and “When you coming back to see me” was her favorite lines. She grew up in Osierfield, Georgia, but later moved to Ambrose, Georgia, to start her family. At an early age, she became a…
Ms. Lois Watson McFadden, affectionately known as “Mother,” was born November 11, 1936, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Ezekial and Ella Key Watson. Mother was a loving and caring individual who loved everyone who crossed her path. She was full of hugs, kind words, and warm embraces. “I Love You,” “Give me a hug,” “Kiss the baby for me,” and “When you coming back to see me” was her favorite lines. She grew up in Osierfield, Georgia, but later moved to Ambrose, Georgia, to start her family. At an early age, she became a…
Mr. Garrett Zackary Adams, age 30 of Douglas, passed away on March 18, 2023 in Dublin, GA following an unexpected death. Mr. Adams was born June 19, 1992 to Sydney Hayward Adams and Paula Jewell Thomas. Mr. Adams, a native of Douglas, GA, had been self-employed in home construction. Survivors include: His Father: Sidney Hayward Adams and wife Sherry of Douglas, GA His Mother: Paula Jewell Thomas and husband Joey 1 Brother: Cameron Adams of Wheeler County, GA 1 Sister: Savannah Adams of Douglas, GA 1…
Mr. Garrett Zackary Adams, age 30 of Douglas, passed away on March 18, 2023 in Dublin, GA following an unexpected death. Mr. Adams was born June 19, 1992 to Sydney Hayward Adams and Paula Jewell Thomas. Mr. Adams, a native of Douglas, GA, had been self-employed in home construction. Survivors include: His Father: Sidney Hayward Adams and wife Sherry of Douglas, GA His Mother: Paula Jewell Thomas and husband Joey 1 Brother: Cameron Adams of Wheeler County, GA 1 Sister: Savannah Adams of Douglas, GA 1…
Augustina Salmeron, age 86, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Salmeron was born on February 28, 1937, in Guerrero, Mexico to Obispo Valente and Hilaria Avila Salmeron. Survivors include: 4 Sons, Rafael (Claudia) Bardomiano of Douglas, GA, Gaudencio Bardomiano, of Mexico, Antonio (Alicia) Santos of Douglas, GA, Pablo (Felipa) Santos of Douglas, GA, 4 Daughters, Hilda (Bernardo) Loredo of Broxton, GA, Maria Astudillo of Douglas, GA, Ernestina (Alfredo) De Jesus of TX, Veneda (Bulifido Paragua) Santos of Mexico, 2 Sisters, Many Grandchildren, and Several Great Grandchildren.…
Augustina Salmeron, age 86, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Salmeron was born on February 28, 1937, in Guerrero, Mexico to Obispo Valente and Hilaria Avila Salmeron. Survivors include: 4 Sons, Rafael (Claudia) Bardomiano of Douglas, GA, Gaudencio Bardomiano, of Mexico, Antonio (Alicia) Santos of Douglas, GA, Pablo (Felipa) Santos of Douglas, GA, 4 Daughters, Hilda (Bernardo) Loredo of Broxton, GA, Maria Astudillo of Douglas, GA, Ernestina (Alfredo) De Jesus of TX, Veneda (Bulifido Paragua) Santos of Mexico, 2 Sisters, Many Grandchildren, and Several Great Grandchildren.…
Ms. Elaine Smith, age 68 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Baptist Village Healthcare Facility in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Brother: Henry Smith, Jr. and wife Debbie of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sisters: Julia Vining and husband Charlie of Pearson, Ga. Roxie Purvis and husband Allie of Pearson, Ga. Susan Garrity and husband Bob of Pearson, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Smith will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Mt.…
Ms. Elaine Smith, age 68 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Baptist Village Healthcare Facility in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Brother: Henry Smith, Jr. and wife Debbie of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sisters: Julia Vining and husband Charlie of Pearson, Ga. Roxie Purvis and husband Allie of Pearson, Ga. Susan Garrity and husband Bob of Pearson, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Smith will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Mt.…
Mrs. Glenda Futch Yawn, age 82 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Survivors include: Son: Billy Yawn, Jr. of Willacoochee, Ga. Brothers: Ray Futch of Smithdale, Miss. 5 Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Yawn will be held Thursday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Willacoochee First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, Ga. with Rev. Joe Taft and Rev. Bill Huffstuttler officiating. The interment will follow in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Visitation…