Author: Submitted

Walter Joe Harper, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Southern Care Hospice in Vidalia, GA. Mr. Harper was born on May 27, 1958, in Douglas, GA to the late George Harper and the late Neva “Evelyn” Nugent Harper. Survivors include: Son: James D (Ashley) Harper of Oklahoma; Son: Rocky J (Kristy ) Harper of Sarasota FL; Brother: George D Harper of Alabama; Four Grandchildren: Jacob Harper, Caleb Harper, Jesalyn Harper and Joshua Harper; Special Niece: Carol (Ricky) Hutchison of Ambrose GA. Mr. Harper is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and…

Miss Carly Nicole Beard, age 11, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Miss Beard was born on July 1, 2010, in Savannah, Georgia. Survivors include: Father, Christopher (Sarah) Beard of Douglas, GA, Grandmother, Velvet Beard of Douglas, GA, Four Sisters, Kara A. Beard of Douglas, GA, Aubrey Beard of Kansas, Evelyn Beard of Douglas, GA, Alice Beard of Douglas, GA, Uncle, Robert Beard III (Allison) of Savanah, GA, Step-Grandfather, Grant Balwanz of Douglas, GA, Aunt, Nicole Goolsby of Douglas, GA, Great-Grandmother, Leigh Courtney, and Great-Grandmother, Rose “Bubbles” Beard. She was also survived by several cousins and friends.…

Mr. Jamie Royals, age 47 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Lanier County, Ga. Survivors include: Mother: Jenelle Royals Thomas of Pearson, Ga. Father: David “PeeWee” Flanders of Alma, Ga. Son: Dalton Royals of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Cole Flanders of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Holly Meeks and husband, Landon of Axson, Ga. Karey Flanders McKinnon Misty Dixon and husband, Brian of Douglas, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with many other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services and interment will…

Charles Jackson “Buck” Taylor Sr. September 27, 1930 – June 21, 2022 Mr. Charles Jackson “Buck” Taylor Sr., age 91, passed away on June 21, 2022, at Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Douglas, Georgia. He is survived by his sister Delama (Kenny) Willis of Middleburg, Florida, daughter Rebecca (Jimmy) Loftin of Fort Deposit, Alabama, son Charles “Buster” Taylor, Jr. of Mount Carmel, Alabama, son Lee (Courtney) Taylor of Douglas, Georgia, son John Heidelberg of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and daughter Katherine McWhorter of Monroe, Georgia. Mr. Taylor was born September 30, 1930, in Coffee County,…

Mrs. Othalyne Harrell Bowen, age 84 of Douglas, passed away late Saturday night, June 18, 2022 at Paleman Gaskins Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA. Mrs. Bowen was born October 15, 1937 to the late Leroy Harrell and the late Lois Crider Harrell. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Osborn Bowen, 6 Siblings: Lillie Mae Carver, John Carroll Harrell, Nadine Chaney, Vernon Harrell, LaVera Smith and Glynlon Harrell. Survivors include: Children: James Roy Bowen and wife Susan of Douglas, GA Cauley Bowen and wife Denise of Fitzgerald, GA Brenda Bowen Gay…

Mrs. Othalyne Harrell Bowen, age 84 of Douglas, passed away late Saturday night, June 18, 2022 at Paleman Gaskins Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA. Mrs. Bowen was born October 15, 1937 to the late Leroy Harrell and the late Lois Crider Harrell. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Osborn Bowen, 6 Siblings: Lillie Mae Carver, John Carroll Harrell, Nadine Chaney, Vernon Harrell, LaVera Smith and Glynlon Harrell. Survivors include: Children: James Roy Bowen and wife Susan of Douglas, GA Cauley Bowen and wife Denise of Fitzgerald, GA Brenda Bowen Gay and husband…

Frances Gatewood Burton 09/11/1943 – 06/06/2022 Edgar Thomas Burton, Sr. 10/23/1940 – 06/16/2022 In life as in death, she was always 10 steps ahead of everyone around her. So, in classic fashion, she departed first and waited once again for her beloved husband to follow. And he did, as usual, take his own sweet time to join her. Ten days after she made her final exit, he departed to be reunited with his one true love. The moment they joined hands in marriage, nothing could separate or break them. The most challenging of times (and as any couple…

Mrs. Jo Ann Bridges Rozar, age 89 of Douglas, passed away early Thursday morning, June 16, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Rozar was born January 21, 1933 to the late Joseph Jackson “Joe” and Louise Hursey Bridges. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Claxton Rozar; 1 Daughter: Charlotte Duckworth; 4 Brothers: Jack Bridges, Larry Bridges, Don Bridges and Joey Bridges; 1 Grandchild: Eric Smith. Mrs. Rozar, a native of Coffee County (Broxton), was a retired RN with Coffee Regional Medical Center having worked 40 plus…

Mr. Jesse Elton Baker, age 95 of Douglas passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Baker was born November 12, 1926 to the late Lonnie Baker and the late Amanda Davis Baker. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Christine Russ Baker, a daughter Debra Baker Culpepper, a brother: Shelton Baker and a sister: Shellie Mae Walters. Mr. Baker , a native of High Point, NC, had lived in Douglas for many years. He was a carpenter by trade. He was also…

Citizens Christian Academy student Jenna Williams has been named recipient of a Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) Scholarship. Williams is one of seven graduating seniors statewide selected to receive a $3,000 GFB scholarship. Three other graduating seniors were awarded $4,000 scholarships. The GFA scholarships recognize deserving and outstanding college students pursuing degrees in agriculture or ag-related fields at colleges in the University System of Georgia, Berry College or Emmanuel College. “The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is committed to investing in the future of Georgia agriculture by offering these scholarships to students who want to pursue careers…