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Mrs. Dollie L. O’Berry, age 76 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Millwood, Ga. on December 11, 1946, daughter of Nezer O’Berry and Ruby Ray Tanner. Mrs. O’Berry made her home here, where she took great pride in caring for her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing and working in her garden and flowers. Mrs. O’Berry was a member of Hargraves Chapel and was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her son, Douglas Tyre and daughter,…

Mr. Trevor Milton White, age 53 years old, of Enigma, Ga., passed away Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga., following a short illness. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on November 16, 1969, son of Larry Milton and Latrell O’Berry White. Trevor lived in the Atkinson and Berrien County areas. He was a correctional officer with Ware County State Prison in Waycross, Ga. In his extra time, Trevor enjoyed working on and trying to fix anything mechanical, as well as going to the sales, to see just what he could find,…

Mr. Trevor Milton White, age 53 years old, of Enigma, Ga., passed away Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga., following a short illness. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on November 16, 1969, son of Larry Milton and Latrell O’Berry White. Trevor lived in the Atkinson and Berrien County areas. He was a correctional officer with Ware County State Prison in Waycross, Ga. In his extra time, Trevor enjoyed working on and trying to fix anything mechanical, as well as going to the sales, to see just what he could find,…

Hattie Mae Highsmith, age 64, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Highsmith was born on November 14, 1958, in Ocilla, GA to Robert Lee Highsmith and Myram Hutto Stephens. Survivors include: Daughter, Alisha Hall of Baxley, GA, Grandchildren, Brittney Burks of Baxley, GA, Candice Moore of Baxley, GA, Alexis Moore of Baxley, GA, Two Great Grandchildren, Braiden Burks, Ry’ Vaughn Stewart, Four Sisters, Jan (Doyle) Spears of Ocilla, GA, Marie Dick of Tifton, GA, Marsha (Phill) Laster of Jesup, GA, Sherry (Sammy) Reed, of Germantown, OH,…

Hattie Mae Highsmith, age 64, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Highsmith was born on November 14, 1958, in Ocilla, GA to Robert Lee Highsmith and Myram Hutto Stephens. Survivors include: Daughter, Alisha Hall of Baxley, GA, Grandchildren, Brittney Burks of Baxley, GA, Candice Moore of Baxley, GA, Alexis Moore of Baxley, GA, Two Great Grandchildren, Braiden Burks, Ry’ Vaughn Stewart, Four Sisters, Jan (Doyle) Spears of Ocilla, GA, Marie Dick of Tifton, GA, Marsha (Phill) Laster of Jesup, GA, Sherry (Sammy) Reed, of Germantown, OH,…

Ms. Wanell Hersey Heape, age 80 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Douglas, GA on August 21, 1942 to her late parents: William Roe Hersey and Vivian Murray Hersey. She is also preceded in death by her son: Herman “Sam” Heape; 3 brothers: Frederick “Buddy” Hersey, James Roe Hersey and Chester Allen Hersey. Ms. Heape was always a light. You could always find her at her church (RISE Church) on Sunday’s worshipping God. She was a proud mother, sister, grandmother…

Ms. Wanell Hersey Heape, age 80 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Douglas, GA on August 21, 1942 to her late parents: William Roe Hersey and Vivian Murray Hersey. She is also preceded in death by her son: Herman “Sam” Heape; 3 brothers: Frederick “Buddy” Hersey, James Roe Hersey and Chester Allen Hersey. Ms. Heape was always a light. You could always find her at her church (RISE Church) on Sunday’s worshipping God. She was a proud mother, sister, grandmother…

Ms. Irma Vinson Newell, age 86 of Meigs, GA, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Newell was born April 23, 1936 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Thelmer Vinson. Ms. Newell, a native of Colquitt, Co, was a retired Registered Nurse with Palmyra Hospital. Survivors include: 1 Son: Eddie Murphy of Meigs, GA Adopted Brother: Wiley Michael Murphy of Meigs, GA A memorial service will be held later by the family. Memorialization will be by cremation. …

Ms. Irma Vinson Newell, age 86 of Meigs, GA, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Newell was born April 23, 1936 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Thelmer Vinson. Ms. Newell, a native of Colquitt, Co, was a retired Registered Nurse with Palmyra Hospital. Survivors include: 1 Son: Eddie Murphy of Meigs, GA Adopted Brother: Wiley Michael Murphy of Meigs, GA A memorial service will be held later by the family. Memorialization will be by cremation. …

Ms. Grace Allene Adams Boggan, age 90 of Douglas, passed away early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Boggan was born March 16, 1933 to the late Robert Lee Adams and the late Sadie Ethel Graham Adams. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Dyer Boggan II; 2 Sons: James Charles Myers, III and Cecil Dyer Boggan, III and 1 Granddaughter: Sheri Melissa Myers Rawlins. Ms. Boggan, was born in McRae, GA but had lived in Coffee County for many years. She was the owner of a…