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Harold Anthony Sternett, age 102, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Mr. Sternett was born on July 16, 1920, in Port Huron, MI to Anthony Frank Sternett and Nan Glode Sternett. Survivors include; Two Sons: Paul Sternett (Lynn) of Douglas, GA and Michael H. Sternett (Deborah) of Newnan, GA, One Daughter: Susan Vallone (Tom) of Harper Woods, MI, Seven Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Great Great Grandchildren and a number of Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by; Two Children: Kenneth Max Sternett and Alan Frank Sternett. Memorialization will be…

Susie “Sue” Wiggins, age 94, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Mrs. Wiggins was born on May 12, 1928, in Telfair County, Georgia, to George Burkhalter and Amanda Roberson Burkhalter. Sue was an active member at The Sanctuary Church for over three decades. Sue enjoyed fishing, cooking, and was especially famous for her pecan and peanut brittle. She was a retired seamstress, and operator of Elmo’s Bait and Tackle for many years. Survivors include: Two Daughters: Elaine Peacock (Billy) of Douglas, GA and Tina Prescott (Mark) of Douglas, GA, Two Sons: Ronnie…

Susie “Sue” Wiggins, age 94, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Mrs. Wiggins was born on May 12, 1928, in Telfair County, Georgia, to George Burkhalter and Amanda Roberson Burkhalter. Sue was an active member at The Sanctuary Church for over three decades. Sue enjoyed fishing, cooking, and was especially famous for her pecan and peanut brittle. She was a retired seamstress, and operator of Elmo’s Bait and Tackle for many years. Survivors include: Two Daughters: Elaine Peacock (Billy) of Douglas, GA and Tina Prescott (Mark) of Douglas, GA, Two Sons: Ronnie…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of Jeff Roesler to Inspector. He will provide supervisory and administrative oversight to several Investigative Division work units around the state, to include the Atlanta Regional Investigative Office and the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit. Inspector Roesler has been with the GBI for 25 years, beginning his career as a special agent assigned to regional investigative offices in Douglas and Athens. During his tenure, he has served as a child abuse specialist and a crime scene specialist. Inspector Roesler previously led the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC), Georgia’s fusion…

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of Jeff Roesler to Inspector. He will provide supervisory and administrative oversight to several Investigative Division work units around the state, to include the Atlanta Regional Investigative Office and the Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit. Inspector Roesler has been with the GBI for 25 years, beginning his career as a special agent assigned to regional investigative offices in Douglas and Athens. During his tenure, he has served as a child abuse specialist and a crime scene specialist. Inspector Roesler previously led the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC), Georgia’s fusion…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Fall Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during Fall Semester of 2022. The following students from Coffee and Atkinson counties are on the President’s List for Fall Semester 2022: Atkinson: Guillermo Hernandez Coffee: Jacob Barrett, Elias Bonilla, Devin Callejas, Aylin DeJesus, Heather Foskey, Arissa Gibbs, Allen Harper, Coleman Harper, Gianni Holguin, Dawn Jones, Taneja…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Fall Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during Fall Semester of 2022. The following students from Coffee and Atkinson counties are on the President’s List for Fall Semester 2022: Atkinson: Guillermo Hernandez Coffee: Jacob Barrett, Elias Bonilla, Devin Callejas, Aylin DeJesus, Heather Foskey, Arissa Gibbs, Allen Harper, Coleman Harper, Gianni Holguin, Dawn Jones, Taneja…

Mrs. Henrietta Giddens Brown, age 74 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following an extended illness. She was born in Douglas, Ga. on December 27, 1948, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Ethel Harrell Giddens. Mrs. Henrietta made her home in Pearson, where she worked many years with Lindsey & Wills in Douglas, Ga. as a veterinarian technician, and later, with the Atkinson County Board of Education Transportation Department as a bus driver, for over ten years. She enjoyed fishing and working in her…

Mrs. Henrietta Giddens Brown, age 74 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following an extended illness. She was born in Douglas, Ga. on December 27, 1948, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Ethel Harrell Giddens. Mrs. Henrietta made her home in Pearson, where she worked many years with Lindsey & Wills in Douglas, Ga. as a veterinarian technician, and later, with the Atkinson County Board of Education Transportation Department as a bus driver, for over ten years. She enjoyed fishing and working in her…

Mr. Charles Leon Smith, age 79 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a short illness. Survivors include: Wife: Linda Grimsley Smith of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Roger Smith of Pearson, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Mr. Smith was preceded in death, along with his parents, by his son, Charles Leon “Charlie” Smith, Jr. Memorialization is by cremation. Services will be announced at a later time. Relihan Funeral Home…