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Mr. Elzie Harper, age 79 of Willacoochee, GA passed away Saturday morning, May 15, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Harper was born September 11, 1941 to the late Ivey Harper and the late Gladys Merritt Harper. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Sister, Mavis Partain and 1 Brother, Quinton Harper. Mr. Harper, a native of Willacoochee, GA was a farmer by trade. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Shannon Crosby Yawn of Willacoochee, GA 2 Brothers: Harold Harper and Eugene Harper both of Willacoochee, GA 2 Sisters: Sandra Carver and husband Gene of…

Mrs. Janice Ann Meeks Ringhaver, age 80 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Community Hospice and Palliative Care (Hadlow Center for Caring) following an extended illness. Mrs. Ringhaver was born January 24, 1941 to the late John Emmett Meeks and the late Annie Louise Clough Meeks. Mrs. Ringhaver, a native of Douglas, GA, was an artist and interior designer. Her church affiliation was with Central Baptist Church. Survivors include: 4 Children: Deborah Elaine Stone Ringhaver, Sherri Lynn Geddes (Timothy), Lance Kendal Ringhaver (Rachel) and Mark Christian Ringhaver. 9 Grandchildren: Heather Courtney (Will), Lambert Lane, Holton Lane,…

Mr. Kevin Royce Fussell, age 38 of Ambrose, GA passed away Friday morning, May 14, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Fussell was born October 4, 1982 to Jimmy Royce Fussell and Clara Ann Morgan. Mr. Fussell, a native of Douglas, GA, was employed in sales with C & F Music. He graduated from Atkinson County High School. He received an associate’s degree in Biology from South Georgia State College. He also attended Georgia Southern University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Biology and later he furthered his education while attending Mercer University in Macon. He…

Myrtle E. Smith, age 93, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Park Regency of Moultrie, Moultrie, Georgia. Mrs. Smith was born on September 1, 1927 in Ben Hill County, Georgia the daughter of the late Thomas Carlos and Jewell Rape Graham. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Frederick Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Linda James (Jerry P.) of Moultrie, GA; 1 grandson, Thomas James (Theresa) of Moultrie, GA; 2 great grandchildren, Tommy James and…

Mr. Joseph “Joey” David O’Brien, age 55 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home following a sudden illness. Survivors include: Wife: Margie O’Brien of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sons: Taylor O’Brien of Pearson, Ga. Zane O’Brien of Siesta Key, Fla. Seth O’Brien of Pearson, Ga. 2 Brothers: Ed O’Brien and wife, Sharron of Pearson, Ga. Mike O’Brien and wife, Galicia of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sisters: Janet O’Brien of Statesboro,…

Mr. Larry Wayne Burch, age 70 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Friday, May 14, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Survivors include: Son: Dr. Keith Burch and wife, Lynda of Waycross, Ga. Special Son: Al Thomas of Waycross, Ga. Daughter: Hope Burch Blaxton of Norman Park, Ga. 2 Brothers: Jerry Burch of Axson, Ga. Johnny Burch and wife, Gail of Axson, Ga. Special Niece: Kim Chavis of Axson, Ga. 6 Grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. …

Daniel Clayton “Danny” Taylor, age 70, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Danny was born January 3, 1951 in Alma to parents Paul G. Taylor Sr. and Lois Russ Taylor. He lived in Brunswick until his high school graduation from Glynn Academy. Danny spent his summers in Axson with his beloved Aunt Lynell and Uncle Leroy Tanner. He loved working on their farm and soon enough made Axson his home. Danny retired as a M&D operator from Langboard in Willacoochee. He wore many hats throughout his life,…

Mr. Clyde Allen Vining, age 60 of Manor, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Born in Douglas on April 26, 1961, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde and Marion Westman Vining. He was a farmer who enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR racing. Mr. Vining was preceded in death by his son, Blake Allen Vining. Survivors include: Wife: Tina Vining of Manor, Ga. 3 Brothers: Bruce Vining and wife, Teresa of Nicholls, Ga. Terry Vining and wife, Diane of Pearson,…

Mr. Wendall Wright, age 65 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. Wright was born, May 29, 1955, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace “Buck” and Annie Lee Teston Wright. He worked as a lumber grader for many years with Ga. Pacific Company in Pearson, until poor health caused him to retire. Mr. Wright enjoyed many different hobbies including, hunting, fishing, gardening, running dogs, and carpentry. But most of all, he loved being with his family. Everyone who knew…

November 26, 1953 – May 10, 2021 Chris Corbitt, son of Wilbur and Mable Fleming Corbitt, was raised in Willacoochee, Georgia, with his older siblings, Larry and Marsha. He graduated from Atkinson County High in 1972 and attended South Georgia College. With a talent for meeting people and selling, Chris worked at the family’s hardware store in Willacoochee and later with a hardware wholesaler. Chris loved Willacoochee. He served on the city council and had a key role in the Old Fashion Days festivals in the early ‘80s. Chris loved music, and he loved to have…