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Christine Anderson Bagley, age 71, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Bagley was born on July 7, 1944, in Douglas, GA to the late Aaron Anderson and Mamie Taylor Anderson. Survivors include: her four sisters, Ann Lott of Nicholls, GA, Maggie Leen Hersey of Nicholls, GA, Nettie Clements of Nicholls, GA and Betty Adams of Rogersville, AL; sister-in-law, Dolphine Anderson of Nicholls, GA; two brothers, Jerry (Thelma) Anderson of Nicholls, GA and Milford (Mary Alice) Anderson of Nicholls, GA; sisters-in-law, Mary Bagley and Ruby Young; several nieces, nephews…

Laverne Adamson Bailey, age 88, of Douglas, GA formally of Macon, GA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at her son’s residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Bailey was born on October 10, 1927, in Clayton County, GA to the late Leonard Scott Adamson and Frances Miranda Peters Adamson. Survivors include: her son, Stephen (Terri) Bailey of Douglas, GA; brother, Grady Adamson of Barnsville, GA; sister, Emily Montalvo of Statesboro, GA; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anita Laverne Stanhope; and two sons, Daniel Edwin Bailey and Glynn…

A member of the Class of 2016 at South Georgia State College (SGSC) graduated from college and high school within a span of two weeks. Charles “Chas” Pridgen of Broxton, received his associate’s degree in biology May 5 and graduated from Citizens Christian Academy (CCA) in Douglas May 20. Pridgen was a Move On When Ready (MOWR) student at SGSC, which provides high school students the opportunity to take college classes for both college and high school credit. “The Move On When Ready program is such a valuable resource for families,” said SGSC President Dr. Virginia Carson. “To have the…

Mr. Donald Lanell Bridges, age 76, of Douglas passed away Saturday morning, May 21, 2016, at the Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born November 22, 1939 to the late Joseph Jackson “Joe” Bridges and the late Mary Louise Hursey Bridges. Survivors include: His Wife: Sandra Faye Bradford Bridges of Douglas, GA; Daughters: Danielle (Brandon) Patton of Douglas, GA, and Donna Bridges of New Ellenton, South Carolina. 1 Sister: Joann B. Rozar of Douglas, GA; 2 Grandchildren: Austin Patton, and Autumn Patton, both of Douglas, GA; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Memorial…

The Methodist Home for Children and Youth will host the 4th annual Home Run 10k, 5k, and one mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 4. The race will be held at First United Methodist Church in Americus. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Americus campus of The Methodist Home for Children and Youth. The Americus campus of The Methodist Home provides residential care and support for girls ages 13-17. The Home Run race is held in memory of Jay Williams, a friend of The Methodist Home. “This event is close to my…

University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby has named Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers interim president of South Georgia State College. Thompson-Sellers currently serves as a Senior Associate Dean and professor of Business Information Systems at Georgia State University. She will assume her position at South Georgia State on June 30, 2016, replacing retiring President Virginia Carson. “Ingrid brings broad experience in higher education and academic affairs that will serve South Georgia State College students, faculty and staff extremely well,” said Huckaby. “Ingrid has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities that will enable her to hit the ground running and keep South Georgia State…

Henry Virgil Hersey, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hersey was born on October 12, 1932, in Waycross, GA to the late William Thomas Hersey and Elizabeth Spivey Hersey. Survivors include: his wife, Zora Ann Hersey of Douglas, GA; three daughters, Debbie Lopez of Douglas, GA, Dana Washburn of Douglas, GA and Christy Batten of Douglas, GA; son, David Hersey of West Green, GA; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.…

Luther William Hester, age 94, of Douglas passed away Friday evening May 20, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hester was born in Coffee County on July 1, 1921 to the late John Zachary Hester and the late Ada Cliett Hester. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Hester Wright and her husband Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Wright of Douglas, a sister, Ida Mae Hester Harbin of Jacksonville, Florida, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Graham Hester, a brother, John Dureau Hester, a sister, Mary Hester Prescott and…

Jerry William Bice, age 70, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Bice was born on April 23, 1946, in Muskegon, MI to Emmitt Richard Bice and Carrie Whisenamt Bice. Survivors include: his wife, Beverly Bice of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Paula (Phil) Sogard of Hugo, MN and Brenda Bice of Muskegon, MI; sister, Sue Richmond of Muskegon, MI; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Bice. The family will receive friends Monday, May 23, 2016 from 11:00 am…

Westside students in grades 3, 4, and 5 who scored at the Proficient and/or Distinguished Level on all four sections of the Georgia Milestones were treated to a Smarty Party on May 18. Students enjoyed sliding down the water slide (special thanks to “Just Jump” for the rental), playing with beach balls, blowing bubbles, and other water activities. They also enjoyed eating lunch, watching a movie in the Westside Movie Theater (aka gymnasium), and utilizing personal technology with friends. Congratulations to all the Westside Wildcats for doing their best on the Georgia Milestones test! – Submitted