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Rev. Carlie Lastinger, Sr., age 86, of Pearson, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home in Pearson following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife Fredra Lee (Turner) Lastinger; sons Carlie Lastinger, Jr. (Wanda) of Pearson, Larry Lastinger (Janie) of Dublin, Terry Lastinger of Dublin, Bruce Lastinger (Gwynne) of Pearson, and Adam Lastinger of Waycross; daughters Renita Lastinger (Lee) Corbett of Valdosta, Karlynn Lastinger Barnes (David) of Brunswick, Celeste Lastinger (Charlie) Bray of Willacoochee and Arlene Lastinger Crosby of Pearson; grandchildren Crystal (Tidwell) Carter, Forrest (Summer) Lastinger, Daniel (Danielle) Lastinger, Tracy Ruth Lastinger Ritch, Paula Horn, Corey (Melanie) Horn, Ryan Lastinger…

Francisco Bustos Garcia, age 56, of Douglas, passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garcia was born on December 3, 1963 in Mexico and was the son of Arcadio Bustos Pacheco and Antonio Garcia Ochoa. He worked as a repairman and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Douglas. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Carlos Bustos (Lois Mae) of Axson, Arcadio Bustos Garcia of Douglas, Benito Bustos Garcia of Douglas, and Felipe Bustos Garcia of Douglas; two sisters, Ma Lourdes Bustos Garcia and Herminia Soladad Garci;…

The need for educated, skilled, and trained diesel maintenance technicians is increasing in South Georgia. The Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Diesel Maintenance program continues to grow and currently has students participating in apprenticeships around Coffee County. Walmart Distribution Center recently reached out to Wiregrass Dean for Academic Affairs Michael Williams to see if Wiregrass had any students that could intern for their fleet maintenance department. Williams shared, “Walmart’s internship program for their fleet maintenance department is similar to the college’s apprenticeship program. There are wage progressions which should lead to a fruitful career.” Hunter (Reed) Chaney is…

The Coffee County Farm Bureau YF&R Junior Board is proud to announce its January Ag Spotlight student, Emma Hutto. The purpose of the Ag Spotlight is to feature a member of the F.F.A. or 4-H who has exemplified attributes such as leadership, determination, diligence and charity. Emma Hutto, a sophomore at Coffee High, is an active member of the Coffee FFA. Emma is currently serving as the Committee Chair of Leadership for the high school, she also served as parliamentarian her freshman year. Emma has participated in South Region Rally, State Convention and Coffee County Ag Literacy Day. She enjoys…

The South Georgia State College Hawks rolled to their second conference win Saturday afternoon and extended their current winning streak to seven games with a 102-55 victory over the East Georgia State Bobcats. Six Hawks scored in double figures, led by Tafari Thomas with 15 points. Will Ferguson and Marquise Jackson each had 14, while Bryce Brown and Antonio Vendola each finished with 11 points. Jordan Coffee rounded out the top scoring with 10 points. Ferguson grabbed 13 rebounds, and Jackson had seven assists and six steals. The Hawks (15-1, 2-0) defense was also on display as SGSC held East…

Ms. Vera Mae Delk Thurman, age 91 of Douglas, passed away Saturday morning, January 4, 2020 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. Ms. Thurman was born August 21, 1928 to the late Robert Delk and the late Kate Kirkland Delk. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert “Buster” Thurman; sisters, Elvina Murray and Faye Royal; and brother, Robert Delk, Jr. Ms. Thurman, a native of Clinch County, had been a member of College Avenue Baptist Church for over 50 years. She had worked for the telephone company for 10 years, and…

Mr. Warren Vann Brown, age 39 of Ambrose, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 1, 2020. He was born September 8, 1980 to Warren H. Brown and Renee S. Brown. Mr. Brown, a native of Douglas, was employed in the maintenance department with Southwire. He attended Mt. Union Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include: His parents, Warren H. Brown and Renee Smith Brown of Douglas; paternal grandmother Betty Jean Hesters of Folkston; maternal grandmother Grace Smith of Ambrose; and several cousins and a host of friends. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date. Ricketson Funeral Home…

Wanda Evans Lloyd passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2020, at Savannah Memorial Hospital. She had suffered a debilitating stroke at her home in Douglas prior to the Christmas holidays from which she never recovered. Ms. Lloyd was preceded in death by her parents Linton Stevens and Edith Clair Lee Evans of Rocky Ford, Georgia, and her daughter, Stephanie Holton. She is survived by David Lloyd, her husband of 31 years, and David’s three daughters, Jenny Lunsford of Leesburg, Lindsay Barkwell and her husband Bill of Milton, Suzanne Padgett and her husband Duane of Lenox; four cherished grandchildren, Davis…

David Coleman Lindsey, age 60, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Lindsey was born on July 11, 1959 in England, the son of the late L.C. Lindsey and the late Nellie Paulk Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was owner/operator of Ultimate Graphics Plus in Douglas, was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during Granada and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Lindsey. Survivors include his wife, Denise Lindsey of Douglas; two sons, David Lindsey…

Raymond “Ray” Payne Hand, 83 of Jesup died Monday, December 30, 2019. The Coffee County native and former resident of Savannah was a member of Crossroads Church of God. The 46-year retired Church of God pastor was a U.S. Air Force veteran. The avid reader, family man and student of the Word pastored East Savannah Church of God for 26 years and several other churches in the area. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Agnes Lewis and Anna Ruth Peterson; three brothers, John Allen, Vernon and Cecil Hand. Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Gennell Christian Hand…