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Garland Beasley, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Beasley was born on August 14, 1944 in Douglas, Georgia the son of the late Carl Beasley and Odessa Carver Beasley. Mr. Beasley was a farmer and was preceded in death by three brothers, Elbert Beasley, Ronnie Beasley and Huey Beasley and two sisters, Opal Wright and Florence Varnedore. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Anthony Beasley of Douglas, GA; two sons, Stan Beasley (Kim) of Douglas, GA and Van Beasley (Cindy) of Douglas, GA; daughter, Alisa Beasley Wood (William) of Pensacola, FL;…

Mrs. Flarav M Everhart, age 86, of Bluemont, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Coquina Nursing Home in Ormond Beach, FL. Mrs. Everhart was born on March 15, 1932 in Guin, Alabama the daughter of the late Joseph Hamontree and Mamie Burell Hamontree. Mrs. Everhart was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, George Everhart. Survivors include her daughter; Brenda and husband David Johnson of Bluemont, VA; son; George Everhart of Marshall Islis; two grandchildren; Benjamin Johnson and Daniel Johnson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 10,…

Georgia White, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday March 9, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. White was born on January 3, 1941 in Alamo, Georgia the daughter of the late Edward W. Seabolt and Claudia A. Rogers Seabolt.Mrs. White was a homemaker and a member First Congregational Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland White, daughter, Sherry Alice Tanner, son, Darren Mike White and son-in-law, Scott Anderson. Survivors include daughter, Julie Anderson of Douglas, GA; two sons, Robin Cleveland White (Carin) of Douglas, GA and Ryan White of Douglas, GA; nine grandchildren,…

The national swim meet is over and South Georgia State College women’s swim team has earned its fourth consecutive national runner up award in the annual NJCAA swim meet in Buffalo, New York. The Hawk women earned 567 points to again the winning team from Indian River State College. Iowa Central placed third in the women’s side of the competition. SGSC’s men placed fourth in the four-day meet to first place Indian River, second place Iowa Central and third place Southwest Oregon College. “The meet was much more competitive, especially on the men’s side, than it has been in recent years,” commented head…

The NJCAA national swim meet is unfolding according to South Georgia State College’s plan. After two days, SGSC women are in second place while the men are in a very close fifth place spot. “We had a very good day of swimming yesterday and I expect the women to hold onto their second place spot over the next two days and the men to climb out of fifth into third by the end of the meet,” commented head coach CM Jenkins. The meet is taking place in Buffalo, New York. Starting the scoring off for the women was freshman…

Mr. James Travis McKinnon, Jr., age 46 of Broxton, passed away early Monday morning, March 4, 2019, at Gonzales Hospital in Gonzales, Texas following a short illness. Mr. McKinnon was born June 4, 1972 to Floy Patricia “Pat” Brown and the late James Travis McKinnon, Sr. Mr. McKinnon, a native of Douglas, was self-employed as a truck driver and escort driver. He was a member of Covenant Christian Church. Mr. McKinnon was a loving and caring husband to his wife and a loving and caring father to all his children. Survivors include: His wife, Marguerite Ricketson McKinnon of Broxton; children,…

Donna Ross has joined Hurst & Hurst as a staff bookkeeper. After retirement from governmental accounting and human resources in the field of education, Donna decided she has an interest in staying connected in the business world and keeping her brain active. She began her education with an accounting diploma from the technical college now known as Wiregrass. She has earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southwestern University. Donna and her husband Allen enjoy their numerous children and grandchildren. Founded in 1966, Hurst & Hurst CPAs has built a tradition of excellence spanning over…

Day one of the NJCAA national swimming championships is in the books and the South Georgia State College Hawks are positioned well for a top three finish. The meet is taking place in Buffalo, New York. On the first day of the meet, the Hawks had several top eight finishes. Leading the way early in the meet were breaststrokers Jessilyn Graham and Chris Mazier. Graham had a fourth place finish in the 50 breast, resetting her record time with a 30.88, and an eighth place spot on the 50 free. Mazier finished sixth in the 50 and added another sixth place…

David Wayne McKinnon, age 64, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday March 2, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKinnon was born on February 25, 1955 in Douglas, the son the late Carl Jesse McKinnon and Hazel Pauline Brown McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon worked as a maintenance manager with Wayne Farms and was preceded in death by three brothers, Randolph McKinnon, Carl McKinnon and James McKinnon. Survivors include his wife, Connie Diana McKinnon of Douglas; son, Jamey McKinnon (Elizabeth) of Douglas; daughter, April McKinnon of Ocilla; grandchildren, Ashton McKinnon, Kody Burch and Jaylen McKinnon; two brothers, Russell McKinnon of Douglas and Edward McKinnon…

Brenda Horton, age 59, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2019 at Dekalb Medical Center. Mrs. Horton was born on June 30, 1959 in Coffee County, the daughter of Betty Ruth Grantham Whitley and the late Charles Edward Whitley. Mrs. Horton was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, John Horton of Nicholls; three sons, Mark Horton (Lindsey) of Alma, Alex Horton (Sonja) of Nicholls, and Justin Thomas of Nicholls; mother, Betty Whitley of Douglas; two brothers, Bruce Whitley (Melissa) of Douglas and Brian Whitley (Tammy) of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Kaid Horton, Mason…