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Elizabeth Russ, age 97, of Pearson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her son’s residence near Pearson, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Russ was born on June 6, 1924, in Coffee County, Georgia, to the late Charlie Harper and Easter Pridgen Harper. Survivors include: Two Sons; Harry Russ (Judy) of Pearson, GA, Larry Russ (Velma) of Willacoochee, GA, Two Daughters; Gail Russ Vickers of Willacoochee, GA, Joan Russ Walker (Bruce) of Waycross, Ga, Grandchildren; Matthew Russ, Lori Russ Howard, Jennifer Russ Davis, Stephanie Russ Barber, Charlie Russ, Jeremy Russ, Dakota Russ, Curt Russ, Angel Russ,…

The City of Douglas Fire Department will begin testing fire hydrants on Monday, May 16, 2022, through Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Hydrant testing will start at 8:30 p.m. each night, when there is minimum traffic, and continue until 4:00 a.m. each morning. The area of Douglas that will be tested is everything South of Ward Street. During hydrant testing, the water may become rusty or cloudy and customers should allow faucets to run until the water is clear. This will clear the line of any rust that might have dislodged from the pipes. Customers are advised to use precautions when…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce its annual commencement ceremonies to honor graduates from summer 2021, fall 2021 and spring 2022. The Douglas Campus ceremony will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 8:30 am on the Peterson Hall front lawn. The Waycross Campus ceremonies will be held Friday, May 13, 2022. The first ceremony will be at 12:30 pm, and the second at 7:00 pm, both in the Waycross Campus Gymnasium. For those unable to attend to share in the celebration, a livestream of each event will be available on SGSC’s Facebook page. The keynote speaker…

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…