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A former Bacon County deputy was arrested on a variety of serious charges Sunday, including Terroristic Threats (Family Violence), Aggravated Sodomy, and Kidnapping, among others, according to a post on the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Officers received a call on Sunday that a female was being held against her will by her boyfriend, identified as former Bacon County deputy John Stanley Livingston. While deputies looked for the individuals, they received a call that the female had jumped out of a vehicle and escaped from Livingston. She ran into a nearby home and called for help. Livingston fled…

Mr. Quinton F. Dillingham, age 83 of Kirkland, Ga. passed away, Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home in Kirkland, Ga., following a extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Tina Paulk Dillingham of Kirkland, Ga. 2 Sons: Neil Dillingham and wife Cindy of Willacoochee, Ga. Reid Dillingham and wife Missy of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Brothers: Glenn Dillingham and wife Madaline of Willacoochee, Ga. Harold Dillingham and wife Marteel of Alapaha, Ga. 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces, Nephews and other relatives also survive. A private family funeral service will be…

Mrs. Mildred Harrell Corbitt, age 89 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Monday, September 27, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness. Survivors include: Son: Jack Corbitt and wife, Marie of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Lynn Corbitt Hardeman and husband, Lennie of Eastman, Ga. 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren along with several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Corbitt will be held, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Ozias Freewill Baptist Church in Pearson, Ga. with Rev. Larry Johnson, Rev. Charles Hardeman and Bro. D.Q. Pittman officiating. …

Mrs. Sandra Stone Hawkins, age 59 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her home. Born July 24, 1962, in Homerville, Ga. to Ervin Stone and Florine Hutchison, Mrs. Hawkins made her home in the Atkinson and Clinch County areas. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts and especially taking care of her family and spending time with them. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Crystal Bennett and husband, Randall of Millwood, Ga. Jessica Roberts…

Mr. William Wilson Bedgood, age 52 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. Born in Hazlehurst, Ga. on April 30, 1969, to Wilson Wheeler and Billie Faye Powell Bedgood, Mr. William made his home in the Coffee and Atkinson County area for the last 25 years. He was a mechanic and tow-truck operator with Williams Automotive and Towing. Mr. William liked fast cars and fishing and hunting, but, if you knew him, you knew his most treasured time was spent with his family, especially, his grandchildren.…

Mr. Johnnie “Jack” May, age 93 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness. Mr. May was born March 24, 1928, son of the late Mose and Verdie Davis May. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked in sales for many years. He enjoyed several hobbies including traveling, puzzles, fishing, and hunting. Mr. May was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Hendrix May, granddaughter Karey May Mendoza and sister Vera Peavy. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Gary May and…

Mr. Robert A. Summerlin, age 83, of Pearson, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 17, 2021 following an extended illness. Born July 9, 1938 in Albany, Ga., Rob was the son of the late J.L. Summerlin and Ruby Carter Summerlin. He was a graduate of Emory University, receiving his MBA from Emory in 1961. He was past president of and CEO of The Citizens Exchange Bank in Pearson. He had a life-long banking career of over 60 years. Rob loved people. He was a kind and gentle man. We will miss his smile. Rob is survived by…

Mrs. Marie Sirmans Giddens, age 83 of Hahira, Ga., passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Ga., following an extended illness. Mrs. Giddens was born in Atkinson County, on April 30, l938, daughter of Clemon and Myrtice Vining Sirmans. She had made her home in Lowndes County for most of her life and was retired from Gish Oil as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed traveling, genealogy and being with family and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Valdosta Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Giddens,…

Mr. Willie “Billy” Giddens, age 76 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Pruitt Health in Fitzgerald, Ga., following a short illness. Mr. Giddens was born January 6, l945, son of the late J. C. and Frankie Lee Giddens. He had made his home in Pearson his entire life and worked as welder for many years and later as a security guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening and attended Red Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: Sister: Mary Ina Eversole and husband, George of Pearson, Ga. Nieces: Jennifer Beall and husband, Justin…

Mr. Terry Lee Graham, age 61 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 2, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will be in the Broxton City Cemetery. Mr. Graham was born in Broxton, Ga. He was the son of the late J. P. Graham & Dorothy Courson Graham. Mr. Graham was preceded in death by: Daughter: Kasey Graham; Grandson: Gabriel Graham; and several brothers and sisters. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include: Kimberly Graham of Glennville, Christina & Steven Cooker of Omega,…