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Mr. Franklin William Bennett, age 78 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Sons: Buddy Bennett and wife Arlene of Pearson, Ga. and Jeff Bennett of Pearson, Ga. Grandchildren: Morgan Carter and husband Barry, Nick Bennett and girlfriend Taylor Harris, Daisy Bennett, Lake Foster, Candra Murray and husband Ethan, and Lydia Metts and husband Stewart. Great-grandchildren who loved Big Pa dearly: Kaden, Channing, Bella, Audree, Trinity, Tanner, William, and Lynleigh. Brother: Jack Bennett of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Elizabeth Taft and…

Mrs. Ada Mancil Walker, age 97, of Waycross, Ga., formerly of Atkinson County passed away, Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Baptist Village in Waycross, Ga. Survivors include: Sons: Foye Walker of Pearson, Ga., Connie Walker and wife Wanda of Pearson, Ga., and Bruce Walker and wife Joan of Waycross, Ga. Daughter: Christine Stringer of Panama City, Fla. Eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral Services for Mrs. Walker will be held Monday, September 21, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. in Royals Cemetery with Rev. Larry Johnson…

Mrs. Eunice Marie Palmer White, age 64, of Axson, Ga., passed away, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Macon Coliseum Hospital in Macon, Ga., following a short illness. Survivors include: Daughters: Michelle White of Axson, Ga. and Regina Lankford and husband, Wyman of Axson, Ga. Brother: Terry Palmer and wife, Lita of Pearson, Ga. Sister: Dorothy Mercer and husband, Pete of St. Marys, Ga. Grandchildren: Luke, Michaela and Claudia Rowell, Travis Burkett and Waylon Lankford. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. White will be held, Monday, September 21, 2020…

Mr. Charley Jerry Chaney, Jr., age 62 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Chaney was born December 10, 1957 to Beatrice Mann Sanders and the late Charley Jerry Chaney, Sr. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jeremy Chaney. Mr. Chaney, a native of Kalamazoo, MI, was a self-employed truck driver hauling feed and grain. Survivors include: His wife: April McAllister Chaney of Cairo, GA Sons: Matthew Chaney of Leander, TX Levi Chaney of Savannah, GA David Chaney of Thomasville, GA Daughter: Kali Chaney…

Mr. Kenneth Carroll Strickland, age 70 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020 at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. Mr. Strickland was born March 24, 1950 to the late Asa Strickland and the late Leone Williams Strickland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Asa Strickland, Donald Strickland and Lester Strickland; sisters Dovie Strickland and Joyce Price; and grandson Garrett McVeigh. Kenny, a native of Arcadia, FL, loved singing, playing music, riding horses, working cows, hunting and camping. He was an electrician and a cowboy. He had worked…

Eddie D. Peterson, age 71, of West Green, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Peterson was born on April 27, 1949 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Albert and Ruth Courson Peterson. Mr. Peterson worked as a welder with Mid-South Trailers and was a member of Lone Hill United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce P. Brown and a brother, Wayne Peterson. Survivors include daughters, Michelle Jones (Chip) of Douglas, GA and Kesha Miles (Steven) of Hazlehurst,…

Lynette Story, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Mrs. Story was born on November 6, 1934 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter of the late Dennis Stone and Vivian Jackson Stone. Mrs. Story worked as a seamstress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Waver “BoNot” Story; three children, Sandra Kirkland, Dennis Story and Janice Story; brother, Jackie Stone; and a sister, Lucille Bailey. Survivors include two daughters, Pat Turner (Wayne) of Douglas, GA and Linda Hunt (Tom) of Clarksville, GA; two sons, Billy Story of Douglas,…

Onecia Ann Selph, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Selph was born on July 23, 1946 in Ocilla, Georgia the daughter to the late Albert Robert Johnson and Talitha Bessie Ring Johnson. Mrs. Selph retired after 20 plus years with the Ware County Health Department and was a member of Saving Grace Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lamar Selph. Survivors include daughter, Kristi Goss (Daniel) of Lake Park, GA; son, Robert Lanier (Dawn) of Millwood, GA;…

Pamela “Pam” Lott, age 60, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Pam was born on September 1, 1960 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter to the late Alfred Lott Sr and Cloteal Hutto Lott. Pam worked as a registered nurse and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Lott and a nephew, Micah Williamson. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Lynn Lott Harrison of Douglas, GA and Brenda Lott Williamson of Douglas, GA; niece,…

South Georgia State College has received approval from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to offer a new Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). The highly anticipated degree was approved September 15 at the Board of Regents meeting in Atlanta. The program is scheduled to launch fall 2021. “South Georgia State College’s spring 2014 commencement was a pivotal moment in the history of the college,” said SGSC President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers. “The first cohort of students walked across the stage to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing. That historic event set SGSC on a…