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Ms. Mary (Minor) Solomon passed peacefully on August 22,2021. Ms. Minor was from Macon, Georgia. Ms. Minor was a lovely and beautiful woman. She was a member of Cohen Temple Pearson, Georgia. Mary was preceded in death by her mother; Minnie Patrick Maxwell Solomon, father John Solomon and six sibilings; Mildred (Levi) Williams, John Solomon, Rosa (Calvin) Davis, Annie (John) Ash, Charlie Scott. Mary leaves her six children; Gene (Lesley) Minor, Sheryl (Benjamin) Lott, Patrick (Jackie) Minor, DeFronz (Teresa) Minor, Mary Vickers, Kerri (Kanttanzania) Minor. She also leaves a godson; Ellick Floyd Jr., and twenty-five grandchildren, and twenty-nine great grandchildren.…

Martha Sue Morris, of Pearson, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021. She was surrounded by her family in the home where she had lived for the last 64 years. She was 92. Sue was born in November of 1928, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Peterson. Her family, which included the Sumerlins and Kirklands, is one of the oldest in Atkinson County. In the fall of 1946, while chaperoning a high school trip, she met the love of her life, Ellie Morris. He had just returned home from his Army service in WWII and they married…

Mrs. Teresa Lee Taft, age 54 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness. Survivors include: Husband: Robert “Buddy” Taft of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Amanda Lewis and husband, Chad of Fitzgerald, Ga. 3 Sons: Kyle Keuker of Gainesville, Fla. Mathew Keuker of Gainesville, Fla. Wayne Wade of Alma, Ga. 2 Sisters: Inez Harrell and husband, Davy of Baxley, Ga. Patricia Hersey of Jacksonville, Fla. Special Friend: Jewel Shaw of Pearson, Ga. 3 Grandchildren: Maddux Lee of Alma, Ga. Amelia Lewis of…

Mrs. Cathy Lynn Corbitt Ragan, age 63 of Blackshear, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Ga., following a brief illness. She was born, May 30, 1958, in Albany, Ga. to Jathon and Ethel Newmans Corbitt. Mrs. Ragan had made her home in the Richmond Hill area before moving Blackshear. She was a homemaker who loved and lived for her grandchildren and sisters. Mrs. Ragan was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her brother; Donald Corbitt and sister; JoAnne Corbitt Lane. Survivors include: Husband: Everette Ragan of Blackshear, Ga. …

Mr. Stanley Wade Sizemore, age 40 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home. He was born in Douglas, Ga. on April 22, 1981, to Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Mary Smith Sizemore. Wade was a 1999 graduate of Atkinson County High School and worked at Lee Container. He enjoyed riding in his car, listening to music, watching movies, and especially spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Mary Smith Sizemore of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Hank Sizemore and wife, Frankie of Douglas, Ga. Nephew: …

Mrs. JoAnne Corbitt Lane, age 70 of Savannah, Ga., passed away, Monday, August 23, 2021, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Ga., following a brief illness. She was born June 27, 1951, in Albany, Ga. to Jathon and Ethel Newmans Corbitt. Mrs. Lane made her home in Savannah for many years where she worked and eventually retired as a hairdresser. Her devotion and love for her family and those who knew her, although greatly missed, will never be forgotten. Mrs. Lane was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her brother; Donald Corbitt and sister; Cathy Ragan. Survivors…

Mr. William Kent Lester, age 62 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Born October 19, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph Harold and Delores Hayes Lester. He worked many years in maintenance. Mr. Lester made his home in Willacoochee for the last several years. Survivors include: Son: Jonathon Lester of Albany, Oregon 2 Daughters: Sara Elizabeth King and husband, Chris of Gainesville, Ga. Mary Coulter of Los Angeles, California 2 Brothers: Jim and Jody Lester 3 Sisters: Laurie, Kellie and Vickie Lester…

Mrs. IraSue Vickers Harrell, age 59 of Pearson, GA, passed away Monday morning, August 30, 2021 at her residence in Atkinson County following an extended illness. Mrs. Harrell was born August 6, 1962 to Aundria Bernell Steele Vickers and the late Sherley Bernard Vickers. IraSue, a native of Coffee County, had lived in Atkinson County for many years. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her husband: Anthony “Tony” Harrell of Pearson, GA 3 Children: Lee Evans and wife Alyssa of Nicholls, GA Aundria Latrell Walker and husband Ron of Ambrose, GA Michael Anthony…

Mrs. Rebecca Courson Harper, age 87 of Douglas, GA, passed away August 26, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Harper was born October 24, 1933 to the late Horace Courson and the late Nellie Grace Dees Courson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Carl Harper, sisters Mary Nell Eaton and Hiawatha Grace Porter, brother Maxwell David Courson and Great Grandson Cody Mathew Morgan. Ms. Harper, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was a member of West Green Church of God. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Glynn…

Mr. Clifford James Lawrence, age 74 of Douglas, GA passed away August 24, 2021 at Irwin County Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Lawrence was born January 11, 1947 to the late Wallace “Sport” Lawrence and the late Ruth Pittman. He served 21 years in the United States Navy. Survivors include: Daughter: Tammy Chaney of Douglas, GA Son: Clifford Bradley “Brad” Lawrence of Douglas, GA Brother: Jimmy Lawrence of Lockesburg, AR Sister: Jeanette Kesterson, of Nashville, AR Several Nieces, Nephews and many friends Memorialization is by cremation. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of…