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Mr. Jack D. Tanner, age 94 of Douglas, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home in Douglas, Ga. following a extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Pearl Tanner of Douglas, Ga. 3 Daughters: Saundra Lee Brady of and husband Eddie of Springfield, Pa. Lynn Rae Cain of Brookhaven, Pa. Tammy Kim Chesser and husband Steve of Springfield, Pa. 2 Daughters by marriage: Betty Gail Lott of Douglas, Ga. Cheryl Jackson and husband Doc of Pearson, Ga. Brother: David Tanner and wife Patricia of Pearson, Ga. …

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Mr. Arlie Asbury Waldron, Jr., age 89 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Waldron was born March 6, 1932 to the late Arlie Asbury Waldron, Sr. and the late Ollie Leona Purvis Waldron. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Delores Minix Waldron, 1 Daughter: Jamie Waldron and a brother: Cary Waldron. Mr. Waldron, a native of Douglas, GA, was retired from the military after 25 years of service. He was a Vietnam veteran. He worked at the Exchange Bank for a number of…

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Mr. David Allen Gronbeck, age 70 of Ambrose, GA passed away Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Gronbeck was born March 28, 1951 to the late Romer M. Gronbeck and the late Ruth Mae Schisler Gronbeck. Mr. Gronbeck, a native of La Crosse, WI, was a civil engineer with Atlas Corp. He graduated in 1992 from Tennessee State University completing his master’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was a United States veteran of the US Navy. Survivors include: His wife: Jackie Purvis Powell of Ambrose, GA 1 Son: Jon Franklin (April) Gronbeck of…

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John A. “Peanut” Little, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Little was born on December 7, 1944, in Douglas, GA to J. C. Little and Dorothy L. Vining Little. Survivors include: His Brother-in-Law, Eustace Wright of Douglas, GA, Caregiver, Tiffany Cowart, and several extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by: Mother, Dorothy L. Vining Little, Father, J. C. Little, and Sister, Eva Kay Little Wright. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3:00PM, at Harrell Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. James “Jimbo” Steed,…

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Eloise Ragsdale, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Vista Park. Mrs. Ragsdale was born on April 11, 1930 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Rasom & Rhonda Carver. Mrs. Ragsdale retired from Fletcher Oil Company as a bookkeeper and was a member of First Congregational Christian Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Ragsdale. Survivors include 3 daughters, Patricia Jones (Eric) of Broxton, GA, Teresa Lynn Know of Jacksonville, FL and Linda Michele Ragsdale of Alva, FL; son,…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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.…

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