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Ronnie Wood, age 70, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Wood was born on October 8, 1951, in Ashburn, Georgia to R.L. Wood Sr. and Thelma Rutherford Wood. Survivors include: Wife, Bettie Wood of Douglas, GA, Sons; Robert Wood of Douglas, GA and John Wood (Erica) of Gainesville, FL, two Grandchildren; Layla Wood and Everett Wood. Two Brothers; Bill Wood (Marie) of Jacksonville, FL and R.L. Wood (Tina) of Atlanta, GA A graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11:00AM,…

Rhonda Lynn Simpson, age 51, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Simpson was born on April 2, 1970 in Arkansas to James D. Simpson and Katie Jo Jenkins Wilson. Survivors include: Father, James (Becky) Simpson of West Monroe, Louisiana, Mother, Katie Jo Jenkins Wilson (Charles) of West Green, Georgia, Son, Christopher Wayne Simpson (Michele) of Chesterton, Indiana, Son, Roger Nolan Driver Jr. (Mandie) of Oklahoma, Daughter, Sara Ross of Winamac, Indiana, Daughter, Grace Driver of South Bend, Indiana, Ten Grandchildren, Michael, Mikaela, Bentley, Cali, Audrey, London, Zayne, Robert, Ayden,…

Mr. Charles Anthony “Andy” Arnold, age 50 of Brunswick, GA, passed away Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mr. Arnold was born August 19, 1971 to Mrs. Inez Flanagan Arnold and Mr. Herbert Arnold. Mr. Arnold, a native of Douglas, GA. had received a Master’s Degree in Computers and was employed with Abaca Solutions Group. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include: His wife: Sheila Diane Jordan Arnold of Brunswick, GA Step-Children: Stephanie White of Thomasville, GA April Odum of Waycross, GA Britney Odum of Wisconsin Mother: Inez Flanagan Arnold…

Mr. Jonathon “Lee” Taylor, age 42 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 2, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Taylor was born February 8, 1979 to Kathy Thomas Taylor and the late Alfred Lee Taylor. Mr. Taylor, a native of Douglas, was a supervisor with South Georgia Anodizing at Elixir Industries. He was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Kay Yvette Miller Taylor of Douglas, GA Children: Christopher Lee Taylor of Nicholls, GA Charles Luke Taylor of Douglas, GA Mother: Kathy Thomas Taylor of West Green, GA Grandmother:…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announce the graveside service for Infant Samuel Rowan Smith who passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Services will be held at 2 PM Monday, January 3, 2022 in the DeBerry Cemetery. Samuel Smith is preceded in death by: Grandfathers: Flent Carelock & William Smith. Survivors include: Mother: Alicia Brown of Broxton; Father: Christopher Smith of Broxton; Brother: Nathan Smith of Charleston, SC; Grandparents: Jamie Brown of Broxton, Lessia Tate of Savannah & Tyrone Tate of Savannah, Uncle: Corey Carelock of Broxton; Numerous Aunts, Uncles & Cousins also survive. Johnson Funeral & Cremation…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Messiah Ombrey McElhaney of Douglas, who passed away Friday, December 24, 2021. Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Bobby Pope & Rev. Cliff Kirkland will officiate with burial in the Tanner Church Cemetery. Messiah McElhaney was preceded in death by a brother: Isaiah Jordan. Survivors include: Mother: Haley McElhaney; Sisters: Aaliyah Jordan, Armani Jordan & Timberlyn Wilcox; Grandparents: Wanda Hollinger, Elcia Brockington & Robert Brockington; Several aunts, uncles & cousins also survive.…

Mr. Donald Eugene Vickers, age 72 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home. Survivors include: Spouse of 52 years: Doris Edwina Crosby Vickers of Willacoochee, Ga. Sons: Rodney Vickers of Willacoochee, Ga. Kevin Vickers and wife, Gina of Willacoochee, Ga. Jamie Vickers and wife, Melissa of Willacoochee, Ga. Daughter: Carrie Adams and husband, Trampas of Willacoochee, Ga. Brother: Kenneth “JoJo” Vickers of Tifton, Ga. Sisters: Beverly Vickers Duncan of Jacksonville, Fl. Judy Paulk and husband, George of Douglas, Ga. Sister and Brother-in-law: Earlene Roland and husband, Michael of Greenville,…

The families of two high-profile unsolved homicides in the State of Georgia have joined together with the hopes of having Georgia’s legislature lead the nation by passing the Georgia Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Acts. The legislative push is modeled after a federal piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tx). Rhonda Sue Coleman was murdered on May 17, 1990 in Hazlehurst, Georgia. For more than 30 years, her family has sought justice and answers in her case despite the lack of information and substantive leads. A recent inquest into the case by Sean Kipe…

On December 1, 2021, Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda was recognized as the recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) by the Consul General of India, Dr. Swati Kulkarni. Dr. Jonna was first recognized as the recipient of the PBSA in January of 2021 during an award ceremony held virtually due to COVID. He was selected as the awardee for his leadership as the President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and while under his leadership, AAPI raised over $5 million in PPE and life-saving equipment to India during the second wave of COVID-19. In…

Mrs. Mary Oliver Brice, age 84, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Lakeside Senior Living Center in Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Brice was born on October 21, 1937 in Douglas, GA, to the late Tom S. Deen and Helen Folger Deen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Brice, Jr, and her daughter, Laura Gaye Brice. Mary devoted most of her life to selflessly caring for her daughter Gaye, her parents, her sister, and lastly, her husband. In her free time, Mary served on several boards, committees, and…