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Mrs. Glenda Nikki White Lang, age 58 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Survivors include: Husband: Barry Lang of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Laurie Todd of Lakeland, Ga. Teresa Taft and husband, John of Axson, Ga. Janet White of Axson, Ga. Debbie Cox and husband, Newton of Axson, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, along with many other relatives and friends, also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda will be held Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at New Vision Church…
Ms. Willene Bennett Carter, age 67, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home in Pearson, Ga. Survivors Include: Son: Kenny Lawrence of Axson, Ga. 3 Daughters: Rhonda Anderson and husband Steve of Douglas, Ga. Salena Manning of Eastman, Ga. Jerrie Brantley of Douglas, Ga. Brother: Pal Bennett and wife Donna of Pearson, Ga. 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Memorial services for Ms. Carter will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral…
Ms. Willene Bennett Carter, age 67, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home in Pearson, Ga. Survivors Include: Son: Kenny Lawrence of Axson, Ga. 3 Daughters: Rhonda Anderson and husband Steve of Douglas, Ga. Salena Manning of Eastman, Ga. Jerrie Brantley of Douglas, Ga. Brother: Pal Bennett and wife Donna of Pearson, Ga. 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Memorial services for Ms. Carter will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral…
Mrs. Martha Ann Powell Keck, age 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Rockledge, Florida. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Martha Ann was born in Atkinson County, Georgia on August 12, 1934. She was a graduate of Atkinson County High School in Pearson, Georgia, and continued her education at Valdosta State University where she met her late husband Franklin D. Keck. Martha Ann is survived by her daughter; Jennifer K. Powell and husband George of Rockledge, FL, her son, Byron Keck, and…
Mrs. Martha Ann Powell Keck, age 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in Rockledge, Florida. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Martha Ann was born in Atkinson County, Georgia on August 12, 1934. She was a graduate of Atkinson County High School in Pearson, Georgia, and continued her education at Valdosta State University where she met her late husband Franklin D. Keck. Martha Ann is survived by her daughter; Jennifer K. Powell and husband George of Rockledge, FL, her son, Byron Keck, and…
Ms. Misty Raven Douglas, age 30 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born in Douglas, Ga., on September 12, 1992, daughter of Benny Reliford and Connie Douglas. Misty made her home in the Pearson and Douglas areas. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and music, and had a great love for her friends and family and enjoyed any time spent with them. Misty was preceded in death by her father, Benny Reliford. Survivors include: Mother: Connie Douglas 3 Brothers: Moses Reliford…
Ms. Misty Raven Douglas, age 30 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born in Douglas, Ga., on September 12, 1992, daughter of Benny Reliford and Connie Douglas. Misty made her home in the Pearson and Douglas areas. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, and music, and had a great love for her friends and family and enjoyed any time spent with them. Misty was preceded in death by her father, Benny Reliford. Survivors include: Mother: Connie Douglas 3 Brothers: Moses Reliford…
Mr. Ronald Lewis Gurley, age 61 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on January 13, 1961, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winifred and Jo Carol Joyce Gurley. Lewis made his home in Axson where he worked many yearsof dedicated service with the Atkinson County Department of Law Enforcement. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lewis enjoyed many different things like hunting, fishing, guns, knives, and gardening but if you were blessed…
Mr. Ronald Lewis Gurley, age 61 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on January 13, 1961, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winifred and Jo Carol Joyce Gurley. Lewis made his home in Axson where he worked many yearsof dedicated service with the Atkinson County Department of Law Enforcement. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lewis enjoyed many different things like hunting, fishing, guns, knives, and gardening but if you were blessed…
Mr. Ronald Lewis Gurley, age 61 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on January 13, 1961, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winifred and Jo Carol Joyce Gurley. Lewis made his home in Axson where he worked many yearsof dedicated service with the Atkinson County Department of Law Enforcement. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lewis enjoyed many different things like hunting, fishing, guns, knives, and gardening but if you were blessed…