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Mrs. Ruth Carolyn Harper Bray, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Bray was born on October 1, 1937 in Douglas, GA to the late Alvin Harper and Aresa Mae Wright Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard R. “Jack” Bray. She is survived by her three daughters: Gay (Kenneth) McGovern of Douglas, GA, Sandy (Richael) Dockery of Ambrose, GA and Kim (Brent) Hatcher of Douglas, GA; six grandchildren: Brann (Melissa) Dockery of Ambrose, GA, Lee McGovern of Douglas, GA,…

Mrs.. Bobbie Swift Johnson, age 91, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, September10, 2015 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born August 20, 1924 in Louisville, GA to the late Thomas Culpepper Swift and Susie Rhodes Swift. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “BOB” Johnson. She is survived by her daughter: Jan Knight of Wauchula, FL and her son: Tom (Wanda) Johnson of Roswell, GA; Granddaughter, Jennifer (Ronnie) Franz of Cookville, TN; great grand children: Riley Franz and Kendyll Franz both of Cookville, TN; two sisters: Helen Berry of Devereux, GA and…

During a recent visit with monthly guest reader, Ms. Julie Macomber, Director of Children’s Programing at Satilla Regional Library, the students in Mrs. Paige Williams’ and Ms. Beverly Barbaree’s Pre-K classes at Eastside Elementary were treated to a new book. Each child was given a special dinosaur book donated by Georgia Public Library Services and Georgia Public Broadcasting organizations. Ms. Julie read the book to the students in their classroom and then sang special dinosaur songs extended the book theme. The children were delighted when Ms. Julie presented each of them with a copy of the book she read to…

George Washington Carver Freshman Campus FFA officers Dawson Adams (President), Catherine Tillery (VP), Savannah Cothern (Secretary), Katie Burch (Reporter), Emma Kate Tillman (Treasurer), Elizabeth Crews (Sentinel), Ronnie Griffis (Historian), Dalton McKinnon (Parliamentarian) and FFA Advisor/Agriculture Teacher, Spencer Highsmith, recently attended the 1st Annual South Region Leadership Rally held at the Agritourism Facility Raisin’ Canes in Valdosta. The purpose of the day leadership rally was a way to spark the interest in our FFA members and motivate them to get involved during the upcoming school year in career development events, local community service projects, and leadership conferences and conventions. While attending the South Region Leadership…

History was made at the University of West Georgia’s summer graduation ceremony on July 25. The Tanner Health System School of Nursing saw its first graduate earning a Doctor of Education in nursing education walk across the stage: South Georgia State College’s own Associate Professor of Nursing Jaime Carter. The Ed.D. in nursing education online program admitted its first cohort of students in the fall of 2012. Now, after 60 semester hours and 12 dissertation credit hours, Jaime Carter was the first student to whom UWG awarded an Ed.D. in nursing education. Carter, from Blackshear, GA, has been a nurse…

Ricky Watts, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Genesis Court Care Rehab in Hazlehurst, GA. He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving wife of forty years, Laura Mae Watts; Two sons Cedric (Enjol) Watts and Ricardo (Wilidah) Watts; One sister, Patricia (Harry) Ates; other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Douglas, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Vickers Cemetery. McIver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Daniel Gregory “Greg” White, age 57, of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 9, 2015, at his residence, following a short illness. He was born June 20, 1958 to the late Eschoel White and the late Elizabeth Smith White. Survivors include: His Wife: Diana Brigmond White of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Son: Lonnie Graham (Danni) White of Brunswick, Ga.; 1 Daughter: Maria Nichol (Tony) Thompson of Douglas, Ga.; 7 Grandchildren: Hunter White, Gabbi White, Grayson White, Lacklen White, Cohen White, and Caroline White, all of Brunswick, Ga., and Alyssa Hathaway of Douglas, Ga.; Siblings: Jimmy White of Douglas, Ga. ;…

Mr. Howard Lee Roberts, age 64, of Nicholls passed away Wednesday evening, September 9, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born November 16, 1950 to the late Woodrow Roberts and the late Ruby Wildes Roberts. Survivors include: 2 Step-Daughters: Rene Dunell of Easley, South Carolina, and Paula (Leo) Carpenter of Nicholls, Ga.; 1 Step-Son: Wesley Creamer of Uvalda, Ga.; 1 Sister: Cathy (Don) Kelley of Jesup, Ga.; 2 Brothers: Stevie Roberts of Mora, Ga., and Bobby Rogers of Beaumont, Texas. Life Partner: Jean Creamer of Nicholls, Ga.; 5 Grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren.…