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Mr. Kenneth Luke McDonald, age 55 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mr. McDonald was born July 29, 1965, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. and Evelyn McKinnon McDonald. He was 1983 graduate of Atkinson County High School and attended South Georgia College and Valdosta State University. Mr. McDonald worked in construction and was an avid reader, musician, and guitar player. He also had a great love of horses and enjoyed fox hunting. Mr. McDonald was of the Catholic faith and a member…

Mrs. Lula Minna Spitzer Duren, age 97 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 2021 at Vista Park following an extended illness. Mrs. Duren was born July 10, 1923 to the late Gus Spitzer and the late Matilda Budenburg Spitzer. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Duren, Sr., 1 Daughter, Joyce Duren; 4 Brothers: Albert, Alvin, Thomas and Lee and 3 Sisters: Edna, Alice and Ella. Mrs. Duren, a native of Turnersville, TX, was the fifth child of eight. When Lula was older, the family moved to the Garnerville Community, Bosque County,…

Dr. Gary Ashley Clements, age 69, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his residence. Dr. Clements was born on June 16, 1952 in Douglas, Georgia the son of the late Willie & Evelyn Williams Clements. Dr. Clements was the former pastor of First Baptist Church Broxton, Broxton, GA and also pastored West Green Baptist Church, West Green, GA, Denton Baptist Church, Denton, GA, Riverbend Baptist Church, Ocilla, GA, Pearson First Baptist Church, Pearson, GA and, Caney Creek Baptist Church, Paxton, FL. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam…

George Vernon Kirkland III, age 60, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Kirkland was born on August 20, 1960 in Coco Solo, Panama the son of the late George Vernon Kirkland Jr., Ola Winters Harless and Allen E. Harless. Late grandparents of West Green, GA include William Boyd Winters Sr., and Ruby Davis Winters. Mercedes M. Kirkland and George V. Kirkland Sr. of Panama Canal Zone. Late aunts and uncles Hazel Alice Jefferson, Jennette McReynolds, Sylvia Smith, and William Boyd Winters Jr. Mr. Kirkland was the owner of…

Kenneth Cook, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Cook was born on July 31, 1953 in Twin Falls, Idaho the son of the late Cleaborn Roy Cook & Dorothy Norene Griggs. He worked as a truck driver. Survivors include 2 daughters, Gail Capell (Curtis) of Douglas, GA & Chanci Cook of Hunter, Kansas; 2 sons, Wesley Cook of Twin Falls, Idaho & Dustin Cook (Velma) of Edinburg, Texas; 2 brothers, Keith Cook & Roger Cook; 6 grandchildren. Memorialization is by cremation. Sims Funeral Home is in charge…

Ralph Clint Prescott Sr, age 88 of Gibson, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Prescott was the son of the late Emmet Prescott and Ella Mae Bazemore Prescott. Ralph was a United States Veteran Navy veteran. Before his retirement he worked at Plant Hatch as a maintenance worker. He attended several churches in the area and was a member of the American Legion in Wrens, GA. Ralph enjoyed playing music and writing songs. What he enjoyed most of all was spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was…

Billy Wendell Lott, age 64, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Lott was born on October 21, 1956 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the Hettie Smith Kitchens and the late Billy Lott Sr. Mr. Lott worked in construction as a carpenter, was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his mother, Nettie S. Kitchens of Douglas, GA; special friend, Beverly Duncan of Jacksonville, FL; special cousin, Bonnie Brown (James) of Broxton, GA. The family will receive…

Billy Wendell Lott, age 64, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Lott was born on October 21, 1956 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the Hettie Smith Kitchens and the late Billy Lott Sr. Mr. Lott worked in construction as a carpenter, was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his mother, Nettie S. Kitchens of Douglas, GA; special friend, Beverly Duncan of Jacksonville, FL; special cousin, Bonnie Brown (James) of Broxton, GA. The family will receive…

Joseph “Joe” Lawton Ellis, age 85, passed away suddenly on the morning of June 28, 2021 in his home from natural causes. Joe was a long-time resident of Coffee County, but more recently resided in Lula, Georgia. Joe enjoyed woodworking and could build anything, including his own home. He was known throughout South Georgia for his concrete work. Joe loved to travel in his later life and was over halfway to his goal of seeing the continental United States. Joe was an avid bull-riding and rodeo fan and was rarely seen without his cowboy hat. Five years ago,…

Constance Ann Howard, age 71, of Eufaula, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Howard was born on October 16, 1949 in Indiana to the late Robert Kelley and the late Wilma Mills Kelley. Mrs. Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Survivors include her husband, Jack D. Howard of Eufaula, AL; step-daughter, Angela Ajie of Clayton, AL; 2 sisters, Lori McClarty of New Mexico and Barbara Cannon Moralez of Ohio; grandchildren, Denny Ellington and Kenny Sandborn; son-in-law, Randal Sandborn; brother, Kerry Kelley of New Mexico; several…