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Mr. Juan Jimenez, age 28, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 16, 2021, in Pearson, Ga. Survivors include: Parents: Maria V. Garcia and Ismal Torres of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Amari Jimenez 2 Brothers: Able Garcia and wife Alexa of Dupont, Ga. Ivan Munoz of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sisters: Guadulupe Marquez Pearson, Ga. Adalmira Jimenez and husband Pedro Guzmen of Douglas, Ga. Felicina Jimenez and husband Sergio Ordonez of Pearson, Ga. Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other relatives, also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Jimenez will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 12:00…

Mr. William Carl “Bill” Biddy, age 74, passed away on Sunday morning, August 15, 2021, at his home in Pearson, GA, following a brief illness. Bill was the son of the late Pat M. Biddy, Sr. and Ruth (Autry) Biddy Coffee of Pearson, and a member of First Baptist Church. Bill’s wit, sense of humor, and ability to tell a great story were trademarks that will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and community. A familiar face at the Atkinson County Courthouse for a number of years, Bill retired from working day to day at the Tax Assessors Office…

Mrs. Joan Marie Stone, 72 of Nicholls GA passed away Friday August 20, 2021. She was born March 5, 1949 to the late Harvey and Gusta Canada. She was the wife of Elias Stone. She is survived by her brother Tex (Carol) Canada. Several nieces, nephews, and other family members also survived. Other than her parents she is proceeded in death by her sister, Mary Ellis, Brother, Udell Canada, Niece, Tina Naylor. Visitation will be held Monday August 23, 2021 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Graveside service will take place at Mount Pleasant Church…

Mr. Shawn Randall Martin, age 56 of Broxton, GA passed away August 20, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Martin was born January 14, 1965 to the late George H. Martin and the late Elizabeth Z. Alderman Martin. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sabrina Johnson. Mr. Martin worked in road construction including Douglas Asphalt in his younger years until he became disabled. He was an avid hunter and loved nature. He loved the simple things in life and loved with his whole heart. He grew up in Marlinton, West Virginia and has lived in…

Ms. Cynthia Gail “Cindy” Russell Wright, age 61 of Broxton, GA passed away Sunday Aug 15, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Ms. Wright was born November 11, 1959 to the late Truman Russell and the late Betty Minix Russell Friar. Ms. Wright was born in Douglas, GA. She was a former owner/operator of Cindy’s Store on Highway 158 West. Cindy was a member of First Assembly of God in Douglas and she also attended Salem Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Joseph Wright and wife Jessica of Douglas, GA Dustin Wright of Broxton, GA…

Mary Meeks Davis, age 85, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Medical Center, Waycross, Georgia. Mrs. Davis was born on October 10, 1935 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Lonnie & Cassie Taylor Meeks. Mrs. Davis retired as a seamstress with Streat’s Inc and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Nicholls, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 4 brothers, John M. Meeks, W.L. Meeks, Hubert Meeks, Alton G. Meeks and by 5 sisters, Thelma Douglas, Oletha Thomas, Vonice Anderson, Beatrice…

Johnnie W. Royals Sr, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Royals was born on December 15, 1946 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Joel William & Alma Morgan Royals. Mr. Royals was a self-employed carpenter/painter and was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Royals of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Robert Royals (Vivian) of Douglas, GA and, Johnnie Royals Jr (Jessica) of Douglas, GA; daughter, Cynthia Ann White (Stuart) of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters, Christine Lott of West Green,…

Dorothy Virginia Roberts, age 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Acosta Rua Center for Community Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Roberts was born on May 13, 1932 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Roy & Mae Merritt Simmons. Mrs. Roberts retired as a chemical technician with Rayonier and was a member of True Light Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Elias Roberts. Survivors include her son, Dr. Ricky Elias Roberts of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Frankie Woods of Tennessee; nieces and nephews,…

Ennis Hester, age 79, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hester was born on January 25, 1942 in Irwin County, Georgia the son of the late William & Elizabeth Glider Hester. Mr. Hester retired as a salesman with Moultrie Housing Center and was a member of First Congregational Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Young Hester. Survivors include his children, Glen Hester (Amy), Ian Hester (Amy), Chuck Wall (Cindy) and Carli Hester; 7 grandchildren, Christopher Hester, Lauren…

Dr. Laurie Jowers Ware, age 67, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. For those attending the service we kindly ask that you wear a mask and practice social distancing. For those that are unable to attend the service, it will be live streamed via the church website www.cfumc.com. Interment will be in DeBerry Baptist Church Cemetery, Ambrose, Georgia on Sunday, August 22 at 3 p.m. Almon Funeral…