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SGSC hosts Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) to grow future leaders By Sarah Braswell Early this summer, over sixty rising 11th and 12th graders from Southeast Georgia congregated on South Georgia State College’s Douglas Campus to be recognized for their leadership skills at the 2019 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, better known as RYLA. Clubs within Rotary District 6920 recognize and sponsor one to four students from their club area who have demonstrated leadership ability to attend RYLA. The students then return to their sponsoring Rotary Club and give a presentation on all they experienced and learned from the retreat. District 6920 RYLA,…

Ms. Marsha Suggs, age 60 of Willacoochee, passed away Sunday morning, July 14, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Suggs was born September 3, 1958 to the late John R. Suggs and the late Inell McIntyre Suggs. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her long-time companion, Charles Jewell and two siblings, Marjorie Suggs and Freddy Suggs.Ms. Suggs, a native of Ocala, Fla., was self-employed in the landscaping business. She was a member of Willacoochee Church of God. Survivors include: Daughter, Michele Jewell Adams and companion Mitchell Thurman of Berrien County; grandsons Walter B. Spangler…

Mr. Ronnie Ricketson, age 71 of Douglas, passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mr. Ricketson was born August 27, 1947 to the late Alvin Ricketson and the late Doris Elizabeth Rozar Ricketson. The funeral service will be Saturday morning, July 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Rocky Pond Baptist Church. The interment will follow in Salem Cemetery will full military rites. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 26, 2019 from 6:00 P. M. to 9:00 P.M. at Ricketson Funeral Home.Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

JoAnn Minshew, age 71, of Broxton, passed away on Monday morning July 22, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Minshew was born on March 20, 1948 in Telfair County, the daughter of the late Johnnie Hulett and Clifford Beulah Hart Hulett. She worked as a pharmacy technician with Broxton Pharmacy and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Paulk and two brothers, John Hulett and Ralph Hulett. Survivors include her husband, Arthur “Bug” Minshew of Broxton; daughter, Deweese Minshew of Broxton; son, Brent Minshew (wife Maggi) of Broxton; three grandchildren, Cole…

Mr. Charles Wilson “Chuck” Knight, Jr. age 35 of Ambrose, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 17, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Candler Health System in Savannah following an extended illness. Mr. Knight was born February 13, 1984 to Charles W. Knight, Sr. and Sandra McCallum Knight. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Parker, Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Oscar and Pearl McCallum; and his paternal grandparents, Jeffie and Nora Mathews.Mr. Knight, a native of Coffee County, was a farmer. He was a former deputy of Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office. He was member of Deberry Baptist Church. Survivors include: His…

Infant twin girls Aminah and Amirah Jones passed away shortly after birth on July 17, 2019 next to their parents at Houston Medical Center of Warner Robins. Aminah and Amirah is survived by their parents, Shontelle Bridges and Gary Jones. Graveside services were held Saturday July 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Douglas City Cemetery. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services was in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Linda Louise Jefferson, age 81 of Jesup (formerly of Willacoochee), passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home in Jesup following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband, William Jefferson of Jesup; daughters Sandra Marie Jefferson of Jesup and Patricia Lynn Jefferson of Valdosta; sons Thomas Lee Jefferson and wife Yvonne of Dry Fork, Va., Chris Allen Jefferson of Connecticut, and Robert Sydney Jefferson of Titusville, Fla.; sister Cathy Louise Fisher of Eatonville, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Jefferson will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at…

Mrs. Frances Willene Ethridge Clements, age 88 of Douglas, passed away late Saturday night, July 20, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born March 4, 1931 to the late William Riley Ethridge and the late Ella Hester Ethridge. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Vickers; and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Clements was a long time employee of Coffee Regional Medical Center where she worked as an LPN. She was a native of Holt in Irwin County.Survivors include: Husband, Jimmy S. Clements of Douglas; children William Michael Vickers and wife Shelia of…

SGSC fall payment deadline is August 2 The fall 2019 semester is quickly approaching and South Georgia State College is gearing up for an exciting academic year. Classes begin Monday, August 12, 2019, at the Douglas and Waycross campuses. Time is quickly running out; now is the time to complete the application process if you haven’t already done so. Students who have already registered for classes will need to make payment arrangements before the deadline of Friday, August 2, at 12:00 pm. Students can visit the Tuition and Fees page for payment options:http://www.sgsc.edu/current-students/fee-payment.cms. For more information about South Georgia State…

4-H’ers attend camp at Rock Eagle Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Extension Service It started early on a hot, muggy Monday morning on July 1. Forty-seven 4-H members and leaders met up in the parking lot on the south end of town to load their luggage and board the school bus bound for the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. They were all headed to 4-H camp, many for their first week-long adventure away from mom and dad. The trip to Rock Eagle would take about three to four hours with a stop for lunch on the way up. Upon arriving…