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The fall 2017 semester is quickly approaching, and South Georgia State College is gearing up for an exciting academic year. Classes begin Monday, August 14, 2017, at the Douglas and Waycross Campuses and at the Entry Programs in Valdosta and Americus. 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 Thursday, August 3 at 5 p.m. for all locations. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students should complete the Free…

Susie “Sue” Paulk, age 71, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Paulk was born on September 1, 1945, in Eastman, Ga. to the late Johnny Hulett and Clifford Hart Hulett. Survivors include: her husband, Rev. George Carroll Paulk of Douglas, Ga.; children: Lynn (Ray) Fussell of Douglas, Ga., Greg (Lynn) Kinnett of Jacksonville, Ga., and Chris Kinnett of Douglas, Ga.; step children: Tammy (Victor) Paulk of Ambrose, Ga., Debbie (Delbert) Davis of Pearson, Ga., and Lori (Andy) Lott of Douglas, Ga.; grandchildren: Jodi (Colton) Rogers of…

Vernelle Tanner, age 87, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on June 11, 1930, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Thomas Roberts and Georgia Mae Atkinson Roberts. Survivors include: her daughter, Lynn (Tommy) Harrell of Douglas, Ga.; son, Richard (Linda) Tanner of Crawfordville, Fl.; grandchildren: Christina Berry, Jodie Tanner, Hanna Harrell Roberts, and Hayden Harrell; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah Tanner; and a grandson, Josh Tanner. Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2…

Archie Hodge, Jr., age 89, of Pearson, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Manor House following an extended illness. Mr. Hodge was born on October 7, 1927, in Wayne County, Ga. to the late Archie Hodge, Sr. and Ida Virginia Turner Hodge. Survivors include: his son, Jimmy (Lisa) Hodge of Douglas, Ga.; daughter, Vickie (Mark) Spivey of Pearson, Ga.; sister, Eunive Pittman of Youngstown, Fl.; grandchildren: Jessica Leigh Hodge Woodward, Dustin Hodge Walker, and Shaun David Walker; great-grandchildren: Lily Grace Woodward, Lincoln Hodge Walker, and Tessa Leigh Walker; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral service was…

Chelsea Jenkins Tuck, age 27, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Tuck was born on August 9, 1989, in Lakeland, FL to Robert Jenkins and the late Sharon Ferguson Jenkins. Survivors include: her husband, James Tuck of Nicholls, GA; father and step mother: Robert and Imogene Jenkins of Blackshear, GA; sister, Teresa Williams; a niece and a nephew. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Sims Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements

Mary “Mimi” Andrews, age 75, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Andrews was born on August 19, 1941, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Sidney Major Stewart and Mary Vienna Royals Stewart. Survivors include: her daughters: Lynda Newbern of Douglas, Ga. and Lisa (Steve) Faulkner of West Green, Ga.; grandchildren: Meredith (Quiness) Carver of Nicholls, Ga., Joey Barfield, Jr. of Douglas, Ga., Chris (Tracey) Barfield of Douglas, Ga., Brandon (Lauren) Barfield of Broxton, Ga., Wade “Bryan” Strickland, III of Broxton, Ga., Chelsea Courson of Douglas, Ga., Chrissy Sierra…

Barbara “Rae” Adams, age 80, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Adams was born on August 13, 1936, in Montezuma, Ga. to the late Charles Raymond Jackson and Robbie Welch Jackson. Survivors include: her husband, Orson Adams of Douglas, Ga.; sons: Ralph Gerald Arnold and Guerry Randolph (Tonya) Arnold both of Douglas, Ga.; daughter, Karla Adams of St. Louis, MO; daughter-in-law, Monica Watson of Broxton, Ga.; grandchildren: Shannon (Lee) Roberts of Douglas, Ga., Alisa Arnold of Broxton, Ga., and Allie Adams of West Green, Ga.; great-grandchildren: Ben Roberts,…

Laverne Deal, age 87, of Ambrose, Ga. passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care following an extended illness. Mrs. Deal was born on November 29, 1929, in Ambrose, Ga. to the late Quincy Purvis and Mollie Smith Purvis. Survivors include: her daughter, Wanda Paulk of Ambrose, Ga.; sons: Don (Sherry) Paulk and Randy Deal both of Ambrose, Ga.; grandchildren: Kelly Batten, Sid Deal, Phillip Paulk, and Kimberly Deal; great-grandchildren: Halleigh Deal, Carter Deal, Charlie Deal, Ava Lynn Deal, Brooks Batten, Cooper Batten, and Summer Paulk; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by…

Theodore Bullock, age 86, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Bullock was born on May 20, 1931, in Booneville, MS to the late Theodore R. Bullock and Addie Emmajane Aldridge Bullock. Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Bullock of Douglas, Ga.; sons: Rex (Kathy) Bullock, Ronnie Bullock, Rodney (Dee) Bullock, and Roger (Tina) Bullock all of Douglas, Ga.; daughters: Rhonda (David) Radcliffe of Jesup, Ga. and Renee Bullock of Valdosta, Ga.; sister, Joyce Lambert of Stockton, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Cindy Bullock of Millwood, Ga.; grandchildren: Sharlotte Charles, Tim…

Mr. Lavawn Luke, age 73, of Nicholls passed away Wednesday morning, July 12, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1944 to the late Shade Luke and the late Maggie Carter Luke. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Raper Luke; brothers: Carl Luke and Carroll “Pete” Luke; sisters: Kathleen Hayes and Madeen Garrison and nephew: Carlton Luke. Mr. Luke graduated from Berrien County High School in 1962 and South Georgia College in 1964. He also attended Valdosta State University. He had…