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7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (New International Version) It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Mr. Scott Dale Watson, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia.  He peacefully departed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.Scott…

Mrs. Mary Ann Kuhn Nelson, age 93, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away Sunday evening at Lakeside Senior Care in Douglas, Georgia with loved ones by her side. Mrs. Nelson was born October 27, 1931 in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Ivan Clifford Kuhn and the late Ruth Margaret Rohrer Kuhn. She was a devoted wife to the late George Robert Nelson for seventy years before his passing in 2021. She dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a loving mother, arising before dawn to help her son with his paper route. She was an excellent seamstress, making…

Mr. Johnny Levonne “Vonn” Lott, age 72 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born August 25, 1952 to the late John Jay Lott and the late Lucille Merchant Lott. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Danny Jesse Lott. Survivors include 3 Children: Rocky Harper and wife Kristy of Sarasota, FL, James Harper and wife Ashley of Broken Arrow, OK and Jade L. Norton and husband Jason of Colorado Springs, CO; 4 Grandchildren: Caleb, Jacob, Jesalyn and Joshua; 1 Great-Granddaughter: Everly…

Ms. Dawn Marie Snyder Rider, age 53 of Douglas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon May 28, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Rider was born March 20, 1972 in Au Sable Forks, New York. Ms. Rider was the Deli Manager at Enmark. She was of the Christian Faith. She is survived by 2 Children: Jaren Rider and Talyn Rider both of Douglas, GA and a close family friend: Michelle Garcia and husband Albert of Douglas, GA Memorialization will be by cremation. No services are scheduled at this time. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Miss Kayla Elizabeth Eberhardt, age 35 of Willacoochee, GA passed away late Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Miss Eberhardt was born January 8, 1990 to the late Robert Wade and Elizabeth Jane Gay Eberhardt. Kayla is survived by 1 Sister: Mandi Vickers and husband Lee of Willacoochee, GA; 2 Nephews: Gabe Vickers and wife Heaven and Gavin Vickers of both of Willacoochee, GA: 1 Great Nephew; Zachary Vickers and 1 Great Niece; Nevaeh Vickers. She was of the Church of God faith. Memorialization will be by cremation. …

Ms. Barbara Bruce Starkey, age 86 of Nicholls, GA passed away late Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Barbara was born December 14, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Ruth Bruce. Survivors include a son: Patrick Keating of Elgin, IL and a daughter Rebecca Starkey of Nicholls, GA. Ms. Starkey was flown to Elgin, IL to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home where arrangements will be made for her to be laid to rest. Symonds-Madison Funeral Home will be in charge of the Illinois arrangements and Ricketson Funeral Home will be in…

Mr. Oscar Ernest DeWitt, II, age 71 of Douglas, GA passed away Thursday May 8, 2025 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following a recent decline in his health. Mr. DeWitt was born July 16, 1953 in Savannah, GA to the late Oscar E. DeWitt, Sr. and the late Barbara Jean Carter DeWitt. Mr. DeWitt had been employed with Georgia Power for a number of years. He was also a self employed musician. Survivors include 4 Children: Gabriel DeWitt, Oscar E. DeWitt, III, of Ambrose, GA,; Samantha Smith of Rincon, GA, Ashley DeWitt of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister, Gwen DeWitt…

Ms. Diana Lee Stiles Putman, age 82 of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas following a period of declining health. She was born May 19, 1942 to the late Russell Stiles and the late Virginia Quinn Stiles. Diana had been a retail cashier for Cedar Springs Christian Book Store. Survivors include 2 Daughters: Donna Miller Hamilton and husband William of Douglas, GA and Nancy Quiring and husband Roger of Mountain Lake, MN; 3 Grandchildren: Williams Hamilton and wife Lori of Douglas, GA, Mellissa Cohrs and Leechelle Quiring both of…

Mrs. Melva “Lataine” Kirkland Bowen, age 81, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away early Sunday morning at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Lataine was born on April 8, 1944 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Talley Kirkland and the late Thelma Teston Kirkland. She worked for a number of years in retail sales at BC Moores in Douglas, Georgia and she ran the Girl Scouts in Nicholls, Georgia. She was of the Holiness Baptist faith. Along with her parents, Lataine was preceded in death by a son, Randall Bowen, and a grandchild, Shane Bowen. Lataine is…

Mrs. Karina Pastora Turcios Barillas, age 84, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Saturday evening, May 3, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Barillas was born January 19, 1941, in Honduras, to the late Miguel Tavarez and the late Maria Antonia Turcios. She was a self employed seamstress and of the Catholic faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Barillas. Mrs. Barillas is survived by 5 children: Victor Barillas of Tampa, Florida, Marlon Barillas of Burbank, California, Beatrice Roberts of Douglas, Georgia, Silvia Barillas of Bastrop, Texas, Ana Barillas of Ontario,…