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Thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new jobs. “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to present each of these deserving individuals with the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award,” shared Jonathan Miller, Whitehead Industrial Hardware Principal. “All of us here at Whitehead salute the modern tradesman and believe in the importance of recognizing the hard work and success of these students. Skilled…

Unison Behavioral Health has received a three-year accreditation by CARF international for its behavioral health treatment programs throughout Southeast Georgia. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body established consumer-focus standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. The accreditation decision represents the highest level…

Matthew Joseph “Joe” Lott Jr., age 57, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020. Mr. Lott was born on July 25, 1963 in Douglas, Georgia the son of Wilma Ricketson Lott and the late Matthew Joseph Lott Sr. Mr. Lott was a store owner. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death son, Joseph Aaron Lott. Survivors include his mother, Wilma Ricketson Lott of Broxton, GA; sister, Renee Weeks (Keith) of Broxton, GA; nephew, Matthew B. Humphrey of Orlando, FL. Graveside services were held on Wednesday November 25, 2020 at 2:00pm at…

Mrs. Lina Vanegas Gomez, age 52 of Pearson, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence in Pearson following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband: Manuel Martinez of Pearson, Ga. Sons: Higinio Martinez and wife Brenda Mendoza of Pearson, Ga. Juan Martinez of Pearson, Ga. Daughters: Dora Martinez of Pearson, Ga. Hortencia Martinez and fiancé Alex Ojeda of Lancaster, S.C. Sister: Martina Vanegas and husband Damion Cabrera of Lancaster S.C. Parents: Martin Vanegas and Maria Del Carmen Gomez Grandchildren: Arya Ojeda and Fernanda Martinez Many other brothers, sisters, and other relatives…

Mary Baker Gornto Corbitt, age 80, of Macon, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at St. Simons Island, Georgia. She was born April 16, 1940, in Taylor County, Florida, to the late Oswald Gornto and Cathryn Ward Gornto (later Pickren). Known to many from her earlier years as “Mary Baker,” she was named for the beloved family physician, Dr. Baker, who delivered her. Mary married the late Lester “Bill” Corbitt in 1964. Together they moved to Macon in 1972 where they raised their family and where Mary worked in accounting at WMAZ-TV until retirement. Her true passion was…

Mrs. Patricia Parchman Young, age 75 of Douglas, passed away Saturday morning, November 28, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1945 to the late James Parchman and the late Georgia Chadwick Parchman. Mrs. Young, a native of Houston County, TN, was retired from the Coffee County Clerk of Court’s office and the Coffee County Tax Assessors office. She was a member of Douglas Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include: Husband: Melvin Young of Douglas, GA Sons: James Young and wife Leisha of Douglas, GA Frank Young and wife Debbie of Denver, CO…

Mr. David Leroy Cauley, age 80 of Douglas, passed away late Tuesday night, November 24, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Cauley was born August 11, 1940 to the late Leroy Cauley and the late Hattie Swails Cauley. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Jimmy Cauley, Johnny Cauley, Ray Cauley and Lydia Sockwell. Mr. Cauley, a native of Ambrose, GA, retired from Fleetwood Homes after 33 years of service to the company as an electrician. He was a faithful member of West Ward Church of God. He was also…

Charles Richard Hester, age 71, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hester was born on February 28, 1949, in Douglas, GA to the late O. V. Hester and Maude Stone Hester. Survivors include: Wife, Lawanda Brown Hester of Broxton, GA; sons, Aaron (KaHyn) Hester of Broxton, GA and Christopher (Stephanie) Youngblood of Broxton, GA; sister, Betty Brannon of Washington, GA; grandchildren, Ellie Youngblood of Broxton, GA, Ean Youngblood, Allison (Shannon) Spivey of Douglas, GA, Tanna (Josh) Oglesby of Douglas, GA, Josh Meeks of Douglas, GA, Joseph Meeks of Douglas, GA; several,…

Elamb Dan Lott, age 75, of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lott was born on October 6, 1945, in Douglas, GA to Willis Lott and Lura Mae Carver Lott. Survivors include: Wife, Sharree Delene Ottinger Lott of Willacoochee, GA; daughter, Melanie (Ronald) Stone of Willacoochee, GA; son, Jonathan (Ashley) Lott of Willacoochee, GA; granddaughters, Myya Stone, Grace Stone, Faith Lott; grandsons, J. T. Lott, Holland Lott, Calyuar Lott, Fisher Lott, Cecil Hernandez; great-grandchildren, Thomas Lott, Saylor Erdmier,; sister, Wannell (Caroll) Whitley of Alapaha, GA; brother-in-law, Paul Jiminez of Douglas, GA; multiple…

Jimmy Carl Davis, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away to his heavenly home on Monday November 23, 2020 at his home. Mr. Davis was born on September 20, 1945 in Douglas, Georgia the son of the late Jim Davis and Limmie Merritt Davis. Jimmy Carl Davis was affectionately known as JC, Carlie, and Papa. He served the Douglas community for over 20 years as a firefighter, cooking and driving for Coffee County’s finest. For him, friendship was an fine art, and he never met a stranger. Anyone who came into his presence left feeling loved, and included. He…