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Mrs. Wanda Adams Stone, age 63, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday morning, January 4, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born September 21, 1951 to the late John Quincy Adams and the late Nell Ellis Adams. Survivors include: Her Husband: Rev. Larry Stone of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Keith Lawrence (Kim) Stone of Douglas, GA; 2 Daughters: Kimberly Lynn (Terry) Tatum of Douglas, GA, Karen Leslie (Matt) Eldridge of Douglas, GA; 4 Brothers: Woodrow Adams of Hinesville, GA, John Wendell Adams of Jonesboro, GA, Kenny Adams and Randy Adams, both of Douglas, GA; 2 Sisters:…

Ms. Cindy Solomon Bounds, age 34, of Ambrose passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born October 8, 1980 to Ronald Glenn and Katherine Young Solomon. Survivors include: 3 Children: Seth Bounds, Haley Bounds, and Caleb Bounds, all of West Green, Ga. Her Parents: Ronald Glenn Solomon and Katherine Young Solomon of Ambrose, Ga.; Former Spouse: Marshall Bounds of Douglas, GA; Many Friends, Cousins, and Other Relatives. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the Arrangements.

Mr. Billy Ray Wright, age 65, of Douglas, GA, passed away late Saturday evening, January 3, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born February 21, 1949 to the late Tommie J. Wright and the late Louise Carelock Wright. Survivors include: His Wife: Robin Stinson Wright of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter: Kaci Elyse (Joe) Brown of Ambrose, GA; Mother of His Daughter: June Brantley Rowell of Ambrose, GA; 1 Grandson: Grayson Brown of Ambrose, GA; 2 Step-Sons: Jonathan Stinson and Jeremy Stinson both of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Anna Faye (Terry) Freeman of Donnelsville, Ohio; 2 Nephews:…

Mr. Charles Edward Lewis, Age 90, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Lewis was born, July 16, 1924, in Broxton, GA to the late Henry F. Lewis and Dora Merritt Lewis. He was a native of Coffee County, a Veteran of WW II Army Air Corp, a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church, and was Owner and Operator of Charles E. Lewis Construction. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his wife, Selis English Lewis and Son, Danny D. Lewis. He is survived by his sons: Ronnie (Janice)…

Mr. Wendell Boyd English, age 63, of Douglas, GA , a local Attorney, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. English was born, October 8, 1951 in Douglas, GA to the late Calvis Olis English and Gladys Levens English. Mr. English was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Ellis English. He is survived by his brother: Wade English of Douglas, GA and two sisters: Betty Lee of Douglas, GA and Peggy (Lloyd) Kinchen of Lake Park, GA. four step-children: Kelly (Jon) Barrett of Broxton, GA, Brandon Blount, Lee Blount and Christi…

Vera Harper Burkett, age 87, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs. Burkett was born on August 28, 1927, in Ambrose, GA to the late Reason Harper and Dolcie Jowers Harper. Survivors include: her two sisters-in-law, Winnie Hayes of Alma, GA and Weida Alsburger of Lexington, KY; brother-in-law, Wallace Burkett of Fernandina Beach, FL; three nephews, Rev. Wayne Hayes, Wendell Hayes, and Fernell Burkett; two nieces, Wendy Burkett and Gail Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Burkett. Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, January…

Mr. James Larry “JL” Burkett, age 67, of Trenton, FL passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Ayers Nursing and Rehab Center in Trenton, FL, with his family at his side. “JL” was born on May 1, 1947 in Douglas, GA to the late Archie and Vera Roberts Burkett and moved to Florida many years ago. Mr. Burkett was a heavy equipment operator and a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his two daughters, Kristi Burkett and Meghan (Jay) Bolton and their mother, Kim Burkett of Bronson, brother Raymond Burkett…

Mrs. Edna Grace Floyd Vickers, age 81, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday evening, December 30, 2014, at the Four Oaks Health Care Center, in Jonesborough, Tennessee, following an extended illness. She was born August 28, 1933 to the late Roy Floyd and the late Katie Marie Jewell Floyd. Survivors include: Her husband: Clyde Burnard Vickers of Johnson City, Tennessee.; 3 Daughters: Patricia Blackner (Alan) of Layton, Utah, Clydene Cotti (Robert) of Fort Defiance, Virginia, Lorie Crump (John) of Johnson City, Tennessee; 2 Sisters: Kathleen Griffis of Birmingham, Alabama, and Naomi Payne of Milan, Ga.; 1 Brother: Sam Floyd…

The South Georgia State College Hawks extended their winning streak to nine games Saturday afternoon with a 106-66 win over Faith Baptist Post Graduate. “We were very balanced today, which was a good way to come back from the Christmas break,” said head coach Cory Baldwin. Six players finished in double digits, led by Jovante’ Spivey’s 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. DeAundray Rhett had 16 points and seven rebounds, while Cody Helgeland finished with 14 points and six rebounds. Other double-digit scorers were Tyron Sam (12 points), Jamison Williams (11 points), and JeVaughn Sanchez (10 points). The Hawks…