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The South Georgia State College Hawks now have a record of 11-1 on the season and were recognized as receiving votes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI baseball rankings for the week of March 1. After a five-game winning streak, the Hawks made it to six in a row by defeating Thomas University JV 10-6 on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Hawks got their offense started in the first inning when Matt Warren tripled, scoring one run. The game was tied at three in the top of the fifth when Mack Williams singled…

A Coffee County man was jailed on numerous charges last week following a physical altercation in which he allegedly assaulted a female with a baseball bat. Coffee County detectives responded to a residence off New Forest Highway in the Oak Park community on Thursday, Feb. 25, in reference to a possible aggravated assault. Upon arrival, the detective immediately observed obvious, significant injuries to the victim’s head and face. The victim identified the suspect as John Allen Daniel and stated her injuries had been sustained as the result of Daniel striking her multiple times with a baseball bat. …

Michelle Devon Williams Paulk was born on January 28, 1975, to the late Constance Z. Williams and James Williams in Coffee County, Georgia. She was affectionately known as “Chelle.” She was the oldest of eleven children. Michelle Williams Paulk graduated from Coffee High School in 1995. She received her nursing degree from Wiregrass Technical College in 2009. Mrs. Paulk worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years. She married the love of her life, Michael Paulk, on March 18, 2000. Upon this union, three children were born. After marriage to Bro. Michael, Michelle connected with the Hightower Memorial…

Rosa Othell Carter-Carr was born on December 17, 1937, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Joel D. Carter and Rosa Jordan Carter. She was educated through the Coffee County School System. She graduated from George Washington Carver. Othell loved to sing. She was a member of a gospel group with her late brother Warren Carter, sister Lossie Mae Fletcher and three other members. Mrs. Carr attended The Kingdom of God under the leadership of the late Bishop Sapp and later under the late Bishop Noel Nothing. She moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she met and married the late…

Jonell Nettles Corbitt, age 79, of Douglas, formerly of Pearson was granted everlasting life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 while at Emory Hospice Atlanta. She was born on June, 26, 1941 to the late Enos and Mattie Mae Musgrove Nettles. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Mitchell Corbitt; grandbaby, Heather Amanda Baxley; four sisters, Eunice Stutts, Sadie Johnson, Delois Morris and Vinell Nettles. Her survivors are: Children: Rickey and Jan Corbitt, Holly Jo and Jerone Nails, Brent Corbitt. Grandchildren: Stacey Lynn Corbitt, Zach Baxley, Lauren and Brian Lee and Breanna and Stephen…

Mr. Starling Mercer, age 69 of Axson, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence in Axson. Survivors include: Wife: Hilda Haskins Mercer of Axson, Ga. Daughters: Tish Oaks and husband Justin of Middleberg, Fl. Lindsey Lane and husband Will of Pearson, Ga. Grandchildren: Lily Oaks, Mesa Lane, and Memphis Lane Graveside funeral services for Mr. Mercer will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Stokesville Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Bounds and Mr. Shea Browning officiating. The interment will follow in Stokesville Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Mercer will be…

Mr. Rene Gonzalez Lopez, age 30, of Willacoochee, passed away, Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Mother: Rosa Lopez of Willacoochee, Ga. Wife: Whitney Lopez of Pearson, Ga. Son: Christian Rene Lopez of Pearson, Ga. Brothers: Lupe Lopez and wife, Gabrielle of Axson, Ga. Cody Hoag of Mesa, Az. Juan Gonzalez of Grand Rapids, MI. Sisters: Rosamaria Ruelas and husband, Daniel of Ocilla, Ga. Christina Kirkland and husband, Blain of Willacoochee, Ga. Alejandra Diaz of Willacoochee, Ga. 10 nieces: Isabella Holt, Vera Holt, Savannah Gurley, Madison Gurley, Evalynn Rosales, Chloe Ruelas, Floressa Ruelas, Avalyn Lopez, Lilliana Kirkland, and Ella…

Infant Emmanuel Benitez of Pearson passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. Survivors include: Parents: Juan Carlos and Glanys M. Perez Benitez, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several other relatives. Graveside services for little Emmanuel will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Sweetwater Cemetery in Pearson. Attendees are asked to comply with the current guidelines and restrictions concerning containment of the coronavirus, including masks and social distancing. Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Ruby Delores “Dale” Tanner, age 82 of Axson, GA passed away late Wednesday evening, February 24, 2021 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Tanner was born May 6, 1938 to the late Hiram L. Davis, Jr. and the late Ruby Doris Sears Davis. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ralph Hubert Tanner. Mrs. Tanner, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker, farmer, an employee of Precious Possessions Day Care and the Atkinson County Citizen. She was a member of Stokesville Baptist Church. Survivors include: Daughters: Marie Dockery…

Mr. Miguel Angel Contreras, Jr. age 24 of Pearson, passed away early Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Miguel, Jr. was born on August 3, 1996 in Douglas, GA to Miguel and Eva Cardoza Contreras Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a student at South Georgia State College. He was preceded in death by a sister, Araceli Contreras, and maternal grandmother Eva Cardoza. Survivors include: Parents: Miguel Angel Contreras, Sr. and Eva Cardoza Contreras of Pearson, Georgia Sister: Melanie Contreras of Pearson, Georgia Brother: Gabriel Contreras of Pearson…