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Ms. Myrna Louise Rhodes, age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Rhodes was born on June 1, 1935, in Denton, GA to the late Joe Brown Rhodes and Clara Mae Wright Rhodes. Survivors include: two nieces, Robin (Bruce) Stevens of Nicholls, GA and Denah (Vinson) Skipper of Jacksonville, FL, several cousins, and Special Caregivers of Southern Community Service. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2016, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Sims Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held on Monday,…

Westside Elementary will hold 2016-2017 School Governance Council meetings on the following dates: Wednesday, September 14th Wednesday, October 19th Wednesday, November 16th Wednesday, January 11th Wednesday, February 15th Wednesday, March 22nd Meetings will be held in room F 604 at noon at Westside Elementary.

Ineva Spivey Harper , age 89, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Harper was born on February 2,1927 in Douglas, GA to the late William Spivey and Gladys Harper Spivey. Survivors include: her two sons, Michael W. Harper and Ramon (Missy) Harper both of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Debra (John) Todd of Nicholls, GA; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Harper of Brunswick, GA, Janell (Quinton) Paulk of West Green, GA, and Willadean (Judy) Gurley of Douglas, GA; four brothers, R.W. (Earlene) Spivey of Douglas, GA, Larry…

Dorothy Grace Eller, 92, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Eller was born on December 8, 1923, in Wheeler County, GA to the late George Young Hill and Alice Olphelia Garrett Hill. Survivors include: her two sons, Ellis Ronald (Sue) Eller of Jacksonville, FL and Chester David Eller of Stone Mountain, GA; sister, Geraldine Hill Hursey of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Eller. Graveside Service will be held…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Tina K. Anderson recently recognized members of the Board of Directors whose terms have expired. At the June meeting, board members Sam Allen (Lowndes), Guy Daughtrey (Cook), and Terri Lupo (Lowndes) completed their terms and were recognized for their service to the students, faculty, and staff of Wiregrass. “I have certainly enjoyed my time at the college,” shared Sam Allen. “I have learned a lot and appreciate the great staff; I can’t compliment them enough.” The Wiregrass Board of Directors serves both in a community advisory capacity and in a limited capacity, performing certain…

Westside Elementary would like to thank the management staff and associates at Wal-Mart Distribution for the “back to school supply” fundraiser for our school. We are so thankful to have business partners that invest in our students. Thank you for a bright start to a new school year! Pictured above with the generous donation are Mrs. Amy Hughes (Westside API), Mrs. Wendy Jowers (Westside Principal), and Mrs. Kim Caves (Westside Academic Coach/Parent Coordinator). – Submitted

Rey Del Toro, Lt. Governor for Plains and Coastal Division of Circle K in Georgia and past president of Circle K at ABAC, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. He spoke of his involvement in Circle K at ABAC and other colleges in south Georgia. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

Mrs. Juanita Nettles Pitts, age 92, of Douglas, passed away Monday afternoon, August 15, 2016 at Shady Acers Health and Rehab, following an extended illness. Mrs. Pitts was born October 29, 1923 to the late Johnny Hamilton and the late Linnie Davis Nettles. Survivors include: 2 Children, Colie (Pat) Pitts of Douglas, GA and Sherrill (Dan) Miller of Douglas, GA; 7 Grandchildren, Sherri (Michael) Berry of Douglas, GA, Jess Miller of Savannah, GA, Chad (Maggie) Pitts of Roswell, GA, Rebecca (Booker) Pruitt of Atlanta, GA, Sandra Pitts of Savannah, GA, Jodi (Tim) Moody of Savannah, GA, and Travis (Genevieve) Pitts…

Mrs. Sallie Hutcheson Swinehart, age 82, of Alma, passed away Monday afternoon, August 15, 2016, at the Mayo Health Clinic in Waycross, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Swinehart was born May 5, 1934, to the late Sammie Hutcheson and the late Addie Johnson Hutcheson. Survivors include: 3 Children, Kenneth (Clara) Towns of Alma, GA, Terry (Brenda) Towns of Iron City, GA and Darrell Towns of Waycross, GA; 1 Sister, Jewel Rahaim of Jacksonville, Florida; 3 Brothers, Frank Hutcheson of Douglas, GA, J.H. “Bud” (Thelma) Hutcheson of Douglas, GA and Paul (Wanda) Hutcheson of Douglas, GA; Special Niece, Sherrill Brown…