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The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student for 2022. Ryan Degner, a Welding and Joining Technology student from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. “Ryan’s hard work, leadership, and passion for his college and TCSG makes him a tremendous ambassador for technical education all across Georgia,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. “We are excited for him to be named the 50th Statewide GOAL winner and I know he will do a remarkable job spreading the word about how technical education is…

Mr. Lamar Rey Ortega, age 23 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.. Survivors include: Mother: Jennifer Mosley Ortega and fiance Berry Floyd of Willacoochee, Ga. Father: Luis Rey Ortega of Valdosta, Ga. Sister: Reyna Ortega of Valdosta, Ga. Significant other: Alicha Stephens of Douglas, Ga. Several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Ortega will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Willacoochee First Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Joiner and…

Mr. Paul Allen Tindall, age 75 of Millwood, passed away, Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Brother: Lawrence Tindall and wife Janet of Axson, Ga. Sister: Sue Tindall of Millwood, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives also survive. Mr. Tindall is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Henry and Amelia “Sister” Bennett Tindall and brother, Richard Dana Tindall. Funeral services for Mr. Tindall will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Ozias…

Mr. Walter C. Smith, age 80 of Folkston, Ga., formerly of McClenny, Fla., passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. Survivors include: Sons: Walter C. Smith, Jr. of Yulee, Fla. Joey W. Smith of McClenny, Fla. Marty D. Smith of Middleburg, Fla. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Church at 2:00 p.m. The interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Friday, April 29 at Relihan Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the…

Mr. Herman Graham, age 75 of Douglas, Ga. passed away, Wednesday April 20, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Son: Russell Graham and wife Aimee of Panama City Beach, Fl. Daughter: Linda Pressley and husband Tim of Griffin, Ga. Sister: Kathy Graham of Axson, Ga. Special Friend: M.K. Levin of Douglas, Ga. Grandchildren: Nicholas Graham and wife Kat, Ariana Charlton and husband Josh, Aislinn Martin, Bradley Pressley and wife Marie, and Alexis Pressley. 12 Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces, Nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Graham will be held, Saturday, April 23,…

Mr. Foster “Bo” Fender, age 80 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Wife: Francine Sutton Fender of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Michele Fender and husband, Joe Simpson-Rich of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Patricia Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. Betty Ann Metts and husband, Jimmy of Pearson, Ga. Grandchildren: Bryan Fender and wife, Brandi Brandon Carver and wife, Gina Justin Fender and wife, Allyson Kaylee Sirmans and husband, Omar Morales Melissa McKinnon and husband, Barton MiKayla Hope Cyphers and husband, Luke 11 Great-Grandchildren: Jaycee Fender, Jaylee Fender, Reese Fender,…

Robin Denise Murray, age 57, went to be with her loving mother, Connie Irene Murray and devoted fiancé William Terrance “Tee” Clifton, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, after a long battle with illness. She was an avid lover of cinema and television, animals, plants and art. She will be missed most for her extroverted, fiery personality, whip sharp wit and humor, as well as her undying support and devotion of those she cared for, and she cared for many throughout her life. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Union…

Mrs. Regina Hersey Williams, age 82, of Pearson, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born April 7, 1940 to the late Fisher Hersey and the late Levine Purvis Hersey. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Orrian Hersey and 2 sisters, Cherylene Batten and Liz Sapp. Mrs. Williams, a native of Coffee County, had lived in Atkinson County for many years. She was a homemaker and also had served along side of her husband in the ministry. She was a member of…

Ms. Deborah Kay Lott, age 69 of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Lott was born November 2, 1952 to the late Donnie B. Lott, Jr. and the late Katrina Walker Lott. Other than her parents Ms. Lott was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Wayne Johnson and Wayne Lott, and a brother Duran Lott. Ms. Lott, a native of Douglas, GA, was a retired RN, having worked for both Coffee Regional Medical Center and Vista Park. She was a member of Bushnell Chapel Church. Survivors include:…

Mr. Steve Allen Stewart, age 63 of Nicholls, GA passed away early Sunday afternoon Sunday, April 17, 2022 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Stewart was born January 2, 1959 to Vitus Lawrence Stewart and the late Allen Walker Stewart. Mr. Stewart, a native of Douglas, GA, had worked as an auto salesman for various car dealerships in the area. He was a member of Covenant Christian Church. Survivors include: His wife: Teresa Ogden Stewart of Nicholls, GA Children: Michelle Stewart Moore and husband Blake of Douglas, GAWalter Stewart…