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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…

Betty Joyce Mullis, age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Mullis was born on December 20, 1933, in Macon, GA to the late John Williams and Emma Wainwright Williams. Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Leland Mullis of Douglas, GA; daughter, Brenda (Brian) Lamy of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Margaret Donaldson of Macon, GA and Dorothy Bowden of McDonough, GA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Mullis. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 1:00…

Jimmy Ray “Buck” Davis, age 77, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Memorial Health University Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on August 8, 1937, in Nicholls, GA to the late Malcolm Davis, Sr. and Lily Kate Gainey Davis. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Davis of Nicholls, GA; three daughters, Elisa Deal of Douglas, GA, Athea Anderson of Nicholls, GA, and Christina Mancil of Douglas, GA; son, Brad Davis of Nicholls, GA; twin sister, Jessie Kate Hernandez, of Jacksonville, FL; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in…

Earlier this month, city officials had to make a decision to close the skate park located on Shirley Avenue due to safety concerns until further notice. Some of the equipment has become deteriorated over the years and the surface of the park has numerous cracks which has made the surface unstable for use by skateboarders. “Please be patient as we work with community members and try to designate an area for a potentially new and reliable place for our youth to skate,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs.“We want our skateboarders to be able to skate in an area that has…

Mr. Michael Wayne Hobbs, age 45, of Jefferson, GA passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Broxton, GA. Mr. Hobbs was born on February 28, 1969 in Riverside, CA to the late Curtis Wayne Hobbs and Janice Annette Joyner Hobbs. Survivors include: his wife, Kimberly Killingworth Hobbs of Valdosta, GA; daughter, Sara Elizabeth Hobbs of Valdosta, GA; sister, Patricia Annette Morris of Hahira, GA; two brothers, Curtis Eugene Hobbs of Broxton, GA; and Joseph Lynton Hobbs of Atlanta, GA; six nieces and nephews, Jason Wayne Hobbs, Kimberly Annette Kennedy, Brooklyn Faith Reeder, C. J. Hobbs, Janice Hobbs, Lilly Hobbs,…

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain dog treats, sold in Georgia, for potential health risks to pets and humans. Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspectors will be checking retail stores and warehouses to make sure the recalled products have been removed from sale. Barkworthies of Richmond, Va., is recalling select lots of its Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly…