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Mr. Travis E. Ursrey, age 78 of Pearson passed away, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta following a brief illness. Survivors include: Wife: Sandra Higgs Ursrey of Axson, Ga. 2 Sons: Gary Allen Ursrey and wife Janie of Yuma, Az. Brian Everett Ursrey of Atlanta, Ga. Daughter: Belinda Kay Ursrey and Dale Wiley of Blackshear, Ga. 6 Brothers: Raymond Ursrey and wife Vicki of Hazlehurst, Ga. Randy Ursrey and wife Debra of Beechmont, Ky. …

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Edwards Deal, age 65, of Broxton, Georgia entered into rest on Saturday December 4, 2021. Mrs. Deal was born on November 3, 1956 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the daughter of the late Ralph Harris Edwards Sr. and the late Elyse McLean Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Mims and Judy Courson. Cynthia worked as a Media Specialist with the Coffee County School System, was a member of Douglas First Baptist Church and a member of the Daughters of the King Sunday School Class. Survivors include…

Mr. Silas Michael “Coach” Goss, aged 72, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Coach Goss was born on January 23, 1949 to the late Thurman Prince “Buddy” Goss and Nancy Ann Phillips Goss. His survivors include his Sister; Rosemary Preston of Powder Springs, GA, Niece; Michelle Cook (Jason) of Powder Springs, GA, two Special Sons; Jose Castanon (Brandy) of Valdosta, GA, Juan Castanon (Lisa) of Bloomingdale, GA, and five Special Grandchildren; Tobias Castanon, Kinlee Castanon, Alessandra Castanon, Ariella Castanon, and Selena Castanon. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 10,…

Rene Santos, age 55, of Douglas, Georgia entered into rest on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Santo was born on November 3, 1966 in Mexico and is the son of Augustina Saleron and the late Lorengo Santos. Mr. Santos was a caregiver and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his mother, Augustina Saleron of Douglas, GA; 4 sisters, Hilda Bardomiano of Broxton, GA, Beneda Santos of Mexico, Maria Astudillo of Douglas, GA and Elestina Jesus of Dallas, Texas; 4 brothers, Rafael Bardomiano, Pablo Santos, Antonia Santos and Gaudencio Bardomiano all…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…

Operation Gucci, a months-long drug investigation in Douglas, resulted in the arrests of James Robinson and Demarcus Holland, both of Douglas, on a variety of drug charges. Another investigation yielded two more arrests. Operation Gucci began in June and focused on the residence at 915 Martin Luther King Drive. As a result, officers seized over 13 ounces of marijuana, 21 grams of heroin, 24 grams of cocaine, nearly 3 ounces of molly, and over $6,000. Robinson and Holland were arrested and charged with: possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute possession of a firearm during the…

Mrs. Rose Marie Bunton Gay, age 70 of Douglas, GA, passed away late Tuesday evening, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Gay was born January 4, 1951 to the late Jimmy Bunton and the late Anna Bernice Mantooth Bunton. Mrs. Gay, a native of Columbus, Indiana, was retired from the medical field as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Carver Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her Husband: Cary Carroll Gay of Douglas, GA 4 Children: Cheryl Ann Rowland of Dublin, GA Jennifer Loughmiller of Hanava, FL Heather Wells of Quincy, FL David Hall of West…

Joe Farris, Jr., formerly of Douglas but living in Stockbridge at the time of his death, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was 92. A well-known philanthropist, teacher, writer, and champion of St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Joe was known to many as Uncle Jr. and the “Real Santa,” always met others with a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and loved his family, friends, and the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Uncle Jr. has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Liberty Bell Award in Douglas, GA and Pelham, GA, Teacher of the…

Tony Mark “Tony Man” Williams, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia entered into rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation. Tony was born on June 3, 1954 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Gordon Devon Williams Sr. & Ruby Ann Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon D. William Jr. He worked as a salesman for Amway and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include 3 sisters, Ann W. Koch of Decatur, GA, Patricia W. Irvin…

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