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The family and friends of the late Mrs. Willie Catherine Matthews-Wallace of Douglas will regret to learn of her death on Friday, September 18, 2015 at her home in Douglas, Georgia. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Willie Catherine Matthews-Wallace will be Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 11am. Funeral Service will be held in the Sanctuary of the Sears Street Church of God By Faith, Elder Nelson Turner, Pastor. 1350 Sears St, Douglas, GA with Minister Anthony Vickers delivering the eugoly. Acree Mortuary and Funeral Service of Fitzgerald has charge of all arrangements. Let us continue to keep the…

Mary Ann Robertson, age 86, of Pearson, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Robertson was born on February 19, 1929, in Morganville, NJ to the late Martin Smith and Barbara Long Smith. Mrs. Robertson retired from Sears and Roebuck after 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Mrs. Robertson was an avid golfer, an Auxiliary at Coffee Regional Medical Center, and she traveled extensively. Survivors include: her husband, Woodrow L. Robertson of Pearson, GA; son, Billy A. Cummings of Pearson, GA; two brothers, Frank…

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…