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Mrs. Lillie H. White, age 83, of Axson, passed away Saturday, June 01, 2019 at her home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Sons Rodney White and wife Diane of Axson and Wayne White and wife Susan of Axson; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. White will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Axson Cemetery. The interment will follow in Axson Cemetery. Mrs. White is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James White; sons Jimmy White and Tony White; and a grandson, Owen White. Relihan Funeral…

Rev. Charles Farrell Harper, age 84, of Broxton, passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Harper was born on August 27, 1934 in Coffee County, the son of the late Charles Henry Harper and Anna Jowers Harper. He was a retired minister, farmer and a member of Wray Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Evelyn Merritt Harper of Broxton; two sons, Marc Harper (Ben) of Douglas and Michael Harper (Debbie) of Broxton; three grandchildren, Chase Harper of Broxton, Cody Harper of Broxton, and Reed Overstreet of Soperton; three great grandchildren, Madison Overstreet, McKenzie Overstreet and Laydon Harper;…

Timothy Donald Frazer, age 60, of Willacoochee, passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Frazer was born on September 25, 1958 in Muscogee County, the son of the late William Addison Frazer and Helen Lenora Holt Frazer. He was a self-employed tile mason. Survivors include his daughter, Jenifer Lynn Frazer of Columbus; son, Douglas Frazer of Tampa, Fla.; special friend, Joan Youngblood of Willacoochee. Memorialization is by cremation. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. George Horace Burke, age 91, of Broxton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas due to an extended illness. Mr. Burke was born in Douglas on February 22, 1928 to the late Archie Burke and Myrtice Conners Burke. His survivors include: Wife, Betty Lorraine Thurman Burke of Broxton; sons, Ted Burke and wife Elaine of Broxton, Billy J. Burke and wife Cindy of Douglas, and George Horace Burke Jr. and wife Teresa of Wray; six grandchildren, Tracy Burke, Jason Burke, Amber Bounds, Justin Burke, Chris Burke, and Josh Burke; eight great-grandchildren, Kalie Torres, Austin…

Mr. Jerry Warren Brooks, age 73, of Broxton, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, due to an extended illness. Mr. Brooks was born on September 27, 1945 in Douglas, to the late Jairus W. Brooks and Mary Ellen Dockery Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years and he was a retired quality control manager at Fleetwood Homes. His survivors include: Three daughters, Fran Merritt and husband Dale of Douglas, Michele Newell and husband Cecil of Broxton, and Amy Johnston…

Greetings Citizens of Douglas and Coffee County! It is HOT and even though summer is not officially here, I know some people are already cooling off in the pool, lake, or heading to the beach. I would like to stress the need to be safe, whether it is taking CPR courses, enrolling your kids in swim lessons, or summer programs with the recreation department. Our recreation department still has summer programs for all ages. Make sure you have planned for your children over the summer. Please keep your eyes on children and older adults in this heat, know the signs…

Richard Ellis Lambert, age 84, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Lambert was born on March 21, 1935 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William Lambert and Charlotte Elrica Brown Lambert. He worked as a truck driver with Concrete Trucking Service for over twenty years, was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War, and was a member of Saginaw Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Robert E. Lambert of Brunswick; daughter, Wanda J. Wood and husband Scott of Alma; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren;…

Tammy Lynne Paulk, age 51, of Ambrose, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Atkinson County. Mrs. Paulk was born on August 25, 1967 in Douglas, the daughter of George Carroll Paulk and Judith Vickers Paulk. She was the manager of Sally’s Beauty Supply in Douglas and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Paulk was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cliff and Minnie Maye Paulk, Grady and Bertha Vickers, and Janie Paulk. Survivors include her husband, James Victor Paulk, Jr. of Ambrose; daughter, Ashley Spivey and husband Dale of Axson; son, Victor Paulk II and girlfriend Sheala Brown…

Being a student-athlete can be a challenge. It takes juggling practice and games in addition to time spent in the classroom and on homework and study time. South Georgia State College’s Cole Escher has taken on the task and been highly successful, on the field and also academically by receiving a Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship. He recently completed his sophomore season as a member of the SGSC Hawks baseball team who earned the runner-up title in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII Division I. During his time for the Hawks, he has been a key player…

Charles Dumar Dowling, age 51, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Dowling was born on December 25, 1967, the son of the late Richard Dale Dowling and Mary Elizabeth Jardine. He worked in the landscaping business and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his sister, Elizabeth Ann Plummer of Douglas; three nephews, Jackson Cowart, Quintin Plummer and Morgan Plummer; father, Charles Corbitt. Memorial services will be held Thursday May 30, 2019 at 11 am in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home. Interment will be at Stokesville Church Cemetery in Axson. The family will…