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Hannah Higginson, a South Georgia State College (SGSC) junior from Blackshear, was awarded the 2019 Academic Recognition Day Award by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Higginson, a Phi Theta Kappa honor student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, plans to maintain a 4.0 GPA and pursue a career that allows her to use the degree to do what she loves and help others. “I decided on a business path because I am attracted to the diversity of pathways it will allow me to pursue while using what I’ve learned,” says Higginson. “Several…

Kim Cook has joined Hurst & Hurst as a staff bookkeeper. She graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting. Kim has over 20 years of accounting experience. She will be working closely with clients to be sure their needs and deadlines are met. Kim moved to Douglas in 2003. She attends the Sanctuary on Waldroup Avenue with her daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. She enjoys flying and running in her spare time.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer the ServSafe Food Safety course on March 12, 2019 on the Coffee Campus. ServSafe is the food service industry’s premier food safety training and certification course. It is recognized by more federal, state and local health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the U.S. The ServSafe course is recommended for all types of foodservice managers. This is a great opportunity to obtain your National Certification and update your skills in food-borne illness prevention. This class is not only for those that work in the public food businesses it is for anyone that serves…

Oliver Davis Arnold, age 76, of Douglas, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Arnold was born on October 4, 1942 in Ft. Myers, Florida the son of the late Clarrie Herbert Arnold and Bertie Mae Rainer Arnold. He was a retired manager with K Mart, a police officer with Atkinson County Police Department and was a veteran in the United States Navy. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Wayne Corbitt, and several sisters and brothers. Survivors include his wife, Faye Hightower Arnold of Douglas; daughter, Pamela Michelle…

Melba Waters, age 96, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019 at The Landings of Douglas after an extended illness. Mrs. Waters was born on December 9, 1922 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Oswald Vickers and Eva Mae Royal Vickers. She worked as a beautician and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Douglas. Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Waters. Survivors include two nephews, Dennis Vickers (Staci) of Hawkinsville and Douglas Vickers (Vicki) of Statesboro; caregivers, Christy Lynn Medina, Amanda Gonzalez and Southern Care Hospice. …

Franklin Wilson, age 68, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born on December 12, 1950 in Lakeland, Florida, the son of the late David Edward (Bascom) Wilson and Lizzie Mae Fox Wilson. He was a self-employed master carpenter. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a grandchild, Ivey Grace Corbitt; three sisters, Opal Wilson, Wilma Ellis and Annette Vickery; two brothers, Donald Wilson and David Edward Wilson; and significant other, Arlene Miller. Survivors include four sons, Eddie H. Wilson of Douglas, Greg Wilson (Tammy) of Pearson, Jason Wilson (Ashley)…

Daniel Hatfield, age 71, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Hatfield was born on July 27, 1947 in Eufaula, Alabama, the son of the late Oscar and Erline Baxley Hatfield. He was a timber harvester, a member of the Army National Guard and a member of Covenant Church. Survivors include his wife, Jan Vickers Hatfield of Douglas; four daughters, Leslie Morgan (Jeff) of Auburntown, Tenn., Jenny Blonk (Jon) of New York, N.Y., Amy Faulkenberry (Brian) of Greenville, S.C. and Suzanne Yeomans (Brandon) of Blackshear; two sons, Brad Mercer (Samantha) of Valdosta…

Mrs. Carolyn Pharr Smith, age 78, of Pearson, passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband Harry Smith of Pearson; son Wayne Smith and wife June of Douglas; daughters Caroline Roberts and husband Mark of Douglas and Harriett Sutton and husband Frank of Nashville; sister Mary Torelli of Douglas; sister-in-law Dot Tuckers of Pearson; brother-in-law Melvin Lewis Davis and wife Lou of Hilton Head, S.C.; grandchildren Lee Sutton, Kari Sutton, Stephanie Sutton, Ivy Roberts, Michael Roberts, Noah Erdmire, and Staten Smith; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral…

Mrs. Maxine “Pinky” Simmons Mills, age 82, of Willacoochee, passed away, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her home in Willacoochee following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband James D. “Jim” Mills of Willacoochee; son Michael D. Mills and wife Jennifer of Olathe, Ks. sisters Ilee Delk of Axson and Wanda Cation and husband Bob of Fernandina, Fla.; special great niece Anna C. Greene; grandchildren Maximus Mills and Scarlett Mills; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral Services for Mrs. Mills will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Willacoochee United Methodist Church with Rev.…

Mr. Leroy J. Broussard, age 86, of Pearson, passed away, Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home in Pearson following a short illness. Survivors include: daughters Ella Stuart and husband Larry of Stonewall, La. and Jeanne Broussard and spouse Lizz Roberts of Bellingham,Wa.; brother George Broussard of New Iberia, La.; sister Doris Haydel of Reserve, La.; sister-in-law Sybil Mitchell of Pearson; grandchildren: Amanda Morgan and Ashley Morgan; great-grandchildren Rylei Hoover, Axel Hoover, and Maxton Hoover; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Broussard were held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Antioch Missionary…