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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…

Ms. Terressia Lynn Merritt McKinnon, age 60, of Denton, GA passed away Tuesday evening, July 11, 2017, at Bacon County Hospital in Alma, GA following a short illness. She was born August 22, 1956 to the late Marie Simmons Merritt. Other than her mother, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Merritt. Ms. McKinnon, a native of Coco Beach, FL, was a mother and a homemaker. She was a member of Deberry Baptist Church. Survivors include: special friend: Gregg Perry of Denton, GA; daughter: Michelle (Dennis) Yauger of Tampa, FL; son: Andy McKinnon of Denton, GA; brothers: John…

Mr. Larry James Smith, age 68, of Pearson, GA passed away early Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born October 1, 1948 to the late Paul Smith and the late Eva Louise Lott Smith. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Cook. Mr. Smith was a United States Marine Veteran having served during the Vietnam era. Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Smith was a brick mason. He attended Cornerstone Church in Pearson, GA. Survivors include: daughter: Tracy (Leveatt) Ruse of…

Mr. Thomas Lindsey Manus, age 39, of Nicholls passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2017. He was born October 9, 1977 to the late Charles Ceaphus Manus and the late Nancy Manning Manus. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Ceaphus Manus. Mr. Manus, a native of Jesup, GA, was a stay at home dad. Survivors include: his wife: Kelly Elaine Harper Manus of Nicholls, GA; daughters: Kristen Lindsey Manus and Rachel Athena Manus both of Nicholls, GA; brother: Kevin Charles Manus-Pennings of Richardson, TX; sister-In-Law: Karen Ann Manus-Pennings of Richardson, TX; several…