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Charline Williams Tanner, age 83, of Pearson, GA passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born on July 5, 1932, in Douglas, GA to the late Charlie Williams and Wilma Electa Williams. Survivors include: her daughter, Debbie Jean Lott of Pearson, GA; three sons, Emanuel Tanner of Pearson, GA, Manning Dillard Tanner of Axson, GA, and Chaffter Tanner of Pearson, GA; two brothers, Carl Williams of Waycross, GA and Buddy Williams of Zephyr Hill, FL; two sisters, Betty Williams of Douglas, GA and Margie Fischer of Willacoochee, GA;…

Leon Joiner, age 66, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab Center following an extended illness. Mr. Joiner was born on September 1, 1949, in Willacoochee, GA to the late Roscoe Joiner and Rita Marie Chaput Joiner. Survivors include: his four daughters, Barbara Hicks of Tifton, GA, Christine Joiner of Bronwood, GA, Pauline Stewart of Ellaville, GA, and Rachel (Mike) Jaskulski of Ellaville, GA; son, Ryan Leon Joiner of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Charles Joiner and Richard Joiner both of Massachusetts; sister, Lisa Yawn of Douglas, GA; thirteen grandchildren; three great…

West Green Elementary School would like to congratulate Emma Grace Auger for being the top seller in our recent Krispy Kreme doughnut sale. Thanks to everyone who supported our school by purchasing doughnuts. – Submitted copy

West Green Elementary students and staff celebrated Constitution Day on September 17. During the assembly, kindergarten students led the student body in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. First grade students shared a Constitution booklet they created in class and second grade students read aloud the Preamble to the Constitution. Mrs. Carol Morgan told the students what it meant to be a good citizen and Mr. Arnold Parsons presented pocket Constitutions to our fourth grade students. Third grade students created a beautiful American flag that was displayed at the assembly. West Green Elementary students enjoyed learning about…

Dr. Griff Lindsey was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Dr. Lindsey gave a presentation on the ancient art of falconry and his hobby of hunting with a hawk. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated his talk. – Submitted

The South Georgia State College family was saddened to learn that one of its students passed away early Wednesday, Sept. 16 in a plane crash in Bacon County, Ga. Angel B. Wade, a 20-year-old freshman at SGSC, was a pre-nursing major. SGSC President Dr. Virginia Carson commented, “It is always tragic when someone loses their life in an accident, but particularly when it is a young adult who is just in the early stages of life’s journey. I cannot begin to imagine the scope and depth of grief being experienced by Ms. Wade’s family and close friends. On behalf of…

Mr. James Ross Russell, Jr., age 87, of Douglas passed away early Saturday morning, September 19, 2015, at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 2018 to the late Mr. & Mrs. James R. Russell, Sr. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Tanya Russell of Douglas, Ga.; Nieces: Karen Taft, and Barbara Cauley, both of Douglas, Ga., Luci Mears, and Patsy Knight, both of Covington, Louisianna. Graveside Services and Interment will be Sunday, 2:00 P. M., at the Harrell Grove Cemetery, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating. The family will begin receiving friends Saturday…

Frank Gene Jordan, Sr., age 73, of Eastman, GA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Jordan was born on September 5, 1942 to the late Robert Marion Jordan and Ida Lee Dukes Jordan. Survivors include: his wife, Harriette Merita Jordan of Eastman, GA; son, Frank Gene Jordan, Jr. of Dublin, GA; daughter, Page Jordan of Macon, GA; two stepsons, Jason Bagley and Mark Lynn Bagley both of Douglas, GA; stepdaughter, Tammy Bagley Tucker of Douglas, GA; five brothers; twenty grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in…

George Dockery, age 79, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Dockery was born on September 7, 1936. Survivors include: his wife, Jimmie Sue Dockery of Ambrose, GA; two daughters, Sue Lane Hughes of Broxton, GA and Jackquelyn Jowers of Broxton, GA; son, Richael Dockery of Ambrose, GA; brother, Bennie Dockery; sister, Elizabeth Dockery, six grandchildren, Brann Dockery, Kyle Holt, Melissa Holt, Jessica Metters, Robin Middleton, and Jason Hughes; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Brooks. Visitation will be…