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Mrs. Stephanie Domingo, Lyons
Mrs. Stephanie Domingo, age 51, of Lyons, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. She was a native of Dublin and lived most of her life in Toombs County. She was a 1991 graduate of Warner Robins High School and later graduated from Central Georgia Technical College. Stephanie was a substitute teacher with Toombs County School System for many years. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church and in her spare time she enjoyed decorating, boiling peanuts, cooking, and baking and most importantly, witnessing for the Lord. She especially loved spending time with her family and caring for children and others. She is preceded in death by her step-mother, Debra Brantley; and step-father, Frank Dunn.
Ms Susan "Susie" Thorton, Vidalia
Ms. Susan “Susie” Thorton, age 68, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Florida and had lived most of her life in Georgia. Susan’s life revolved around service to her friends and family, and her legacy of love will enrich them all for generations to come. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar, Sr. and Dorothy Cash; her sister, Lucille Yoakem; her nephew, Scott Yoakem; and her great-grandnephew, Gabriel Lott.
Mrs. Ruth Mitchum Williamson, Treutlen County
Mrs. Ruth Mitchum Williamson, age 80, of Treutlen County, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, following an extended illness. She was born in Toombs County on March 28, 1944, to the late Ralph Mitchum and Georgia Colbert Mitchum. She lived in the Vidalia area most of her life before moving to Treutlen County twenty-three years ago. She worked at Oxford Manufacturing and Globe Manufacturing in Vidalia for many years. She was a member of Mt. Shady Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, decorating for Christmas, yard work, and spending time at the Ohoopee River fishing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Mitchum and Billy Jones; one sister, Bobbie Faye Gulden; and a special niece, Judy Fuller.
VST Swims at State Meet
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 12 and 13. Twenty-two swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards. In the 9-10 age division, Cason McLendon finished...
Brewton-Parker Athletics: Women’s Volleyball Announces 2024 Schedule
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – The Brewton-Parker Women’s Volleyball program has announced the 2024 schedule ahead of the upcoming season for the Lady Barons. Head Coach, Obed Quiles enters his second season at the helm of the program and looks to continue to build success within the team. The...
Overturned log truck near Collins sees joint response
COLLINS, Ga. (WSAV) – An accident involving a log truck and entrapment saw a collaboration of first responders, according to the Reidsville Fire Department (RDF). The accident occurred south of Collins near Highway 23 and Alexander Rd. In a Facebook post, the department explained that they along with Tattnall County Fire, Collins Fire Department, Roger’s […]
STC Students Attended National SkillsUSA Conference
The state of Georgia SkillsUSA winners advanced to the national competition, which was held in Atlanta during the last week of June. Heavenly Mincey competed in Nail Care, with Estrella Hernandez as her model. Both students are from Claxton. Findlay Griner competed in Cosmetology. Findlay is from Metter. The icon...
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