All Obituaries

On October 24, 2000, Landon Scott Freeman was born to Rod and Peggy Freeman in Douglas GA. He passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 20 due to complications from an extended illness. He was his mom’s “little man” and his daddy’s “buddy”. He was simply called “Bubba” by his two sisters, Katie Laine Freeman and Emily Freeman. Landon was most proud to be called “Bubba” by his little nephew, Jonathan Freeman. He is also...

Ms. Vennie Batten, age 90, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Batten was born on November 20, 1930 to the late Mack Vinton and Elda Highsmith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Batten and two brothers: Winton Highsmith of Pridgen, Georgia and M.V. Highsmith of Lakeland, Florida. Ms. Batten was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother to both her husband and children.  She was not afraid of hard...

Dr. Otis Rodney Vickers, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Dr. Vickers was born on December 12, 1946 in Douglas, GA to the late Otis Vickers and Sybil May Vickers. Dr. Vickers was born and raised in Coffee County, where he lived most of his life, growing up in the Ambrose community and attending Coffee County public schools. He was an active member of the 4-H Club, ultimately serving as...

Michael Shawn Sewell, age 50, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Sewell was born on November 13, 1970 in Leesburg, Florida and was the son of Audrey Kay Walls Hulsey. Mr. Sewell worked as a construction foreman for Vickers Enterprises and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife, Christa Sewell of Ambrose, GA; 4 sons, Christopher Sewell of Ambrose, GA, Dylan Sewell (Makenzie) of Broxton, GA, Richard Deen...

Jerry Riggins, age 61, of Pearson, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Riggins was born on September 14, 1959 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Johnnie David & Betty Lou Dobbs Riggins. Mr. Riggins worked as a truck driver and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife Scarlett G. Riggins of Pearson, GA; 2 sons, Shawn Riggins (Marlene ) of Stockton, GA and Johnny Riggins (Caitlyn) of Pearson, GA; 3 grandchildren, Nataleigh...

Ovid Franklin O’Neal was born June 20, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida to Edith Louise Brooks and William Henry O’Neal. He returned to his Heavenly Father on May 3, 2021 in Ambrose, Georgia. Ovid was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served as a missionary for the church for 2 years in Ireland from 1961 to 1963. He loved Ireland and his missionary service there. He has...

May Bell Hatfield Smith, 85, of Tifton passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at her residence. A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Smith on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. Born March 15, 1936 in Coffee County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late William Hatfield and Bernice Spivey Hatfield. She was also preceded in...

Michelle Hyschak, age 54, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Douglas, Georgia. Michelle was born on April 16, 1967 in Pittsburg, PA the daughter of Lois Marie Dyssolini Hyschak and the late Michael Hyschak. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a twin brother, Allen Hyschak. Survivors include her mother, Lois Marie Hyschak of Douglas, GA; brother, Scott Eric Hyschak (Jaine) of Douglas, GA; Memorialization is by cremation. Sympathy may be...

Carl E. Lott, age 52, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Lott was born on May 17, 1968 in Pensacola, Florida the son of Elizabeth Smith Carter and the late Morris Lott. Mr. Lott was retired from Fleetwood Homes and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Carter of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are pending. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at...

Kenneth Larry Stracenner, age 73, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Stracenner was born on February 22, 1947 in Jasper, Alabama the son of the late Fredrick Joseph Stracenner and Dorothy Virginia Morrison Stracenner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Cannady. Mr. Stracenner worked as a carpenter, a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors...