Entries from May 2017

Dodge County All-Stars finish second
Dodge County 12 and under All-Stars finished second among eight teams in the Soperton/Treutlen Co. Invitational Tournament. The boys were one and one in pool play, defeating Montgomery County 10-0 with a loss to Telfair County 8-9. In the elimination bracket, the team defeated Swainsboro 11-5 and Soperton 16-4, to make it to the championship game, where they lost to a very tough team from Lyons. Pictured (l-r) are front row, Landon Fordham, De’arris Coney, Riley Williams, Shane Tripp and Aren Barden; second row, William Stringer, Zamiyan McDuffie, Brady Moore, Gavn Fordham and Jonah Collins and third row, coaches Erik Collins, Chip Stringer, Tab Moore and Cecil Barden.

Legals May 31, 2017
1004
CONDEMNATIONS
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NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on January 26, 2017, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED TWO
DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($702.60) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 15th day of MAY, 2017.
CHRISTOPHER C. GORDON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
TONY RIDDLE
Oconee Drug Task Force
327 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of LESA TRIPP LAMP, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 5th day of May 2017.
WILLIAM LAMP
4828 Malborough Avenue
Albany, GA 31721
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE COLLINS JOHNSTON HARGRAVES
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE COLLINS JOHNSTON HARGRAVES are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of May, 2017.
JOY JOHNSTON ROBERTS,
Executor of the
Estate of JOYCE COLLINS
JOHNSTON HARGRAVES,
Deceased
JOY JOHNSTON ROBERTS
8973 Heiferhorn Court
Columbus, Georgia 31904-1263
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF CALVIN W. YAWN
All creditors of the Estate of CALVIN W. YAWN, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 4th day of May, 2017.
LILLIE ANN YAWN
Executor of the
Estate of CALVIN W. YAWN, Deceased
LILLIE ANN YAWN
1424 Wood Valley Drive
Eastman, GA 31023
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FORECLOSURES
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY of DODGE
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from ANNA WHATLEY to MACON MORTGAGE dated October 21, 2002, filed for record November 1, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 422, Page 93, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 422, Page 113, DODGE County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated October 21, 2002 in the original principal sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($53,600.00), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2017, the following described property: THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN COUNTY OF DODGE AND STATE OF GEORGIA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 276 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.13 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SAID PARCEL BEING THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON A CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY BY JIM H. ROSS GRLS, PREPARED FOR CHARLES W. HOME, SR. DATED MAY 12, 1984 AND RECORDED PLAT BOOK 26, PAGE 183, CLERK’S OFFICE, SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PROPERTY IS, AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE, BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE HICKMAN PROPERTY, THE NORTH BY LANDS OF HOME AND NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY E. LOWERY AND ON THE SOUTH BY LANTIE DRIVE.
THIS IS A PORTION OF THAT SAME 5.72 ACRE-PARCEL CONVEYED AS ‘TRACT I’ BY CHARLES W. HOME SR. AND JACQUELYN G. HOME TO BOBBY HICKMAN AND WANDA HICKMAN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1988 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 298, PAGE 345, SAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
PARCEL ID: 060 085
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 34 LANTIE DRIVE
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is ANNA WHATLEY or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 34 LANTIE DRIVE, EASTMAN, GA 31023.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan is CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, O’FALLON, MO 63368-2239; (866) 272-4749.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. *Auction services to be provided by Auction.com (www.auction.com)*
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.
As Attorney-in-Fact for
ANNA WHATLEY
PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PLLC
11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone: 770-393-4300
Fax: 770-393-4310
PH # 32722
This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
DODGE COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by MARION C LANIER AKA MARION LANIER to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as NOMINEE FOR ALACRITY LENDING COMPANY dated 5/29/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 607 Page 234 and modified at Deed Book 618 Page 30 Dodge County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 120,115.00, with interest at the rate specified therein,
there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on JUNE 06, 2017 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS NOS. 25 AND 26 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 53, MORGAN CREEK SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 0.59 ACRES ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY OLIN J MCLEOD, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2259, DATED JUNE 4, 2000, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 113, WHICH DEED AND PLAT BY THIS REFERENCE IS INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION.
SAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT LO THOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 354, PAGE 251, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
SAID PROPERTY IS IMPROVED WITH A 2008 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBERS GAFL834A81338SM-11 AND GAFL834B81338SM-11.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 13 LARYN LANE, EASTMAN, GA 31023 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): MARION C LANIER AKA MARION LANIER or tenant or tenants.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
FORECLOSURE LOSS
MITIGATION
1661 WORTHINGTON ROAD
SUITE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
1-877-596-8580
Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
as agent and Attorney in Fact for
MARION C LANIER
AKA MARION LANIER
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
15 Piedmont Center
3575 Piedmont Road, N.E.
Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-994-7637
1017-664339A
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1017-664339A
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by ROGER THOMPSON and SANDRA THOMPSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., its successors and assigns dated June 26, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 581, Page 78, Dodge County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATES HOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $132,050.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 6, 2017, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING LAND LOT 312 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 1.31 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO ESTABLISH THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A POINT LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE OLD GARSTON AND EASTMAN ROAD, WHICH POINT IS LOCATED IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 1,6271 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; THENCE RUN NORTH 79 DEGREES 41 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, THUS ESTABLISHED, RUN THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 41 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 311.1 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 8 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 94.2 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 49 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 366.2 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID ROAD NORTH 5 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 63 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 8 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 113.5 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 10 DEGREES 33 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 102.3 FEET BACK TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY IS FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE PROPERTY ON A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY F. B. FLOURNOY, G.R.L.S. NO. 1302, DATED APRIL 27, 1985, WHICH PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 72, SAID PLAT, TOGETHER WITH THE RECORDING THEREOF, BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES.?TOGETHER WITH A WATER LINE EASEMENT DATED JANUARY 29, 1982, WHICH EASEMENT IS OF RECORD IN SAID CLERKS OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 172, PAGES 44-45.
BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM CARL BRANDT MCDONALD AND PATRICIA C. MCDONALD AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 233, PAGE 41 AND RECORDED ON 5/5/1993, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.?TAX ID #: 047 050
Said property is known as 264 GOLF COURSE ROAD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.
The property is or may be in the possession of ROGER THOMPSON AND SANDRA THOMPSON, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST OR TENANT(S).
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATESHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC.,
ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12
AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR
ROGER THOMPSON AND
SANDRA THOMPSON
File no. 17-064929
SHAPIRO PENDERGAST &
HASTY, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E.
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-220-2535/CH
shapiroandhasty.com
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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NAME CHANGE
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: RACHAEL J. WIDENER
Civil Action File No. 17V-8128
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RACHAEL J. WIDENER, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 9th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from RACHAEL JOHNSON WIDENER to RACHAEL MICHELLE JOHNSON.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 9th day of MAY, 2017.
RACHAEL J. WIDENER
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: MICHAEL GODWIN
Civil Action File No. 17V-8129
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that MICHAEL GODWIN, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 12th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from MICHAEL SHANE GODWIN to MICHAEL SHANE WOOD.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 3rd day of MAY, 2017.
MICHAEL GODWIN
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR.
Civil Action File No. 17V-8130
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 8th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR. to CORTNEY RASHOD ROBERSON, SR.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 8th day of MAY, 2017.
CORTNEY CONEY
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR and HALIE LOVE
MINOR CHILD(REN) CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, JR.
Civil Action File No. 17V-8131
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HALIE LOVE and CORTNEY R. CONEY, SR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 15th day of May 2017, praying for a change of minor child(ren) from CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, JR. to CORTNEY RASHOD ROBERSON, JR.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 8th day of MAY, 2017.
CORTNEY CONEY and
HALIE LOVE
Petitioner
1018
PROBATE NOTICES
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILEY HEATH STUDSTILL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-17-9061
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: CHASE LEE STUDSTILL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILEY HEATH STUDSTILL, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JUNE 8, 2017.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
HON. AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
5401 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775
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CONDEMNATIONS
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NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on January 26, 2017, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED TWO
DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($702.60) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 15th day of MAY, 2017.
CHRISTOPHER C. GORDON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
TONY RIDDLE
Oconee Drug Task Force
327 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of LESA TRIPP LAMP, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 5th day of May 2017.
WILLIAM LAMP
4828 Malborough Avenue
Albany, GA 31721
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE COLLINS JOHNSTON HARGRAVES
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE COLLINS JOHNSTON HARGRAVES are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of May, 2017.
JOY JOHNSTON ROBERTS,
Executor of the
Estate of JOYCE COLLINS
JOHNSTON HARGRAVES,
Deceased
JOY JOHNSTON ROBERTS
8973 Heiferhorn Court
Columbus, Georgia 31904-1263
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF CALVIN W. YAWN
All creditors of the Estate of CALVIN W. YAWN, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 4th day of May, 2017.
LILLIE ANN YAWN
Executor of the
Estate of CALVIN W. YAWN, Deceased
LILLIE ANN YAWN
1424 Wood Valley Drive
Eastman, GA 31023
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FORECLOSURES
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY of DODGE
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from ANNA WHATLEY to MACON MORTGAGE dated October 21, 2002, filed for record November 1, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 422, Page 93, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 422, Page 113, DODGE County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated October 21, 2002 in the original principal sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($53,600.00), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2017, the following described property: THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN COUNTY OF DODGE AND STATE OF GEORGIA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 276 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.13 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SAID PARCEL BEING THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON A CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY BY JIM H. ROSS GRLS, PREPARED FOR CHARLES W. HOME, SR. DATED MAY 12, 1984 AND RECORDED PLAT BOOK 26, PAGE 183, CLERK’S OFFICE, SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PROPERTY IS, AT THE TIME OF THIS CONVEYANCE, BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY THE HICKMAN PROPERTY, THE NORTH BY LANDS OF HOME AND NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY E. LOWERY AND ON THE SOUTH BY LANTIE DRIVE.
THIS IS A PORTION OF THAT SAME 5.72 ACRE-PARCEL CONVEYED AS ‘TRACT I’ BY CHARLES W. HOME SR. AND JACQUELYN G. HOME TO BOBBY HICKMAN AND WANDA HICKMAN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1988 AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 298, PAGE 345, SAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
PARCEL ID: 060 085
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 34 LANTIE DRIVE
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is ANNA WHATLEY or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 34 LANTIE DRIVE, EASTMAN, GA 31023.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan is CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, O’FALLON, MO 63368-2239; (866) 272-4749.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. *Auction services to be provided by Auction.com (www.auction.com)*
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.
As Attorney-in-Fact for
ANNA WHATLEY
PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PLLC
11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone: 770-393-4300
Fax: 770-393-4310
PH # 32722
This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
DODGE COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by MARION C LANIER AKA MARION LANIER to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as NOMINEE FOR ALACRITY LENDING COMPANY dated 5/29/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 607 Page 234 and modified at Deed Book 618 Page 30 Dodge County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 120,115.00, with interest at the rate specified therein,
there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on JUNE 06, 2017 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS NOS. 25 AND 26 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 53, MORGAN CREEK SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 0.59 ACRES ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY OLIN J MCLEOD, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2259, DATED JUNE 4, 2000, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 113, WHICH DEED AND PLAT BY THIS REFERENCE IS INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION.
SAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT LO THOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 354, PAGE 251, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
SAID PROPERTY IS IMPROVED WITH A 2008 FLEETWOOD MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBERS GAFL834A81338SM-11 AND GAFL834B81338SM-11.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 13 LARYN LANE, EASTMAN, GA 31023 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): MARION C LANIER AKA MARION LANIER or tenant or tenants.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
FORECLOSURE LOSS
MITIGATION
1661 WORTHINGTON ROAD
SUITE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
1-877-596-8580
Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC
as agent and Attorney in Fact for
MARION C LANIER
AKA MARION LANIER
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
15 Piedmont Center
3575 Piedmont Road, N.E.
Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-994-7637
1017-664339A
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1017-664339A
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by ROGER THOMPSON and SANDRA THOMPSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., its successors and assigns dated June 26, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 581, Page 78, Dodge County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATES HOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $132,050.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 6, 2017, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING LAND LOT 312 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 1.31 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO ESTABLISH THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A POINT LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE OLD GARSTON AND EASTMAN ROAD, WHICH POINT IS LOCATED IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 1,6271 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; THENCE RUN NORTH 79 DEGREES 41 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, THUS ESTABLISHED, RUN THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 41 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 311.1 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 8 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 94.2 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 49 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 366.2 FEET TO A POINT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE RUN ALONG SAID ROAD NORTH 5 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 63 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 8 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 113.5 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 10 DEGREES 33 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 102.3 FEET BACK TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY IS FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE PROPERTY ON A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY F. B. FLOURNOY, G.R.L.S. NO. 1302, DATED APRIL 27, 1985, WHICH PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 72, SAID PLAT, TOGETHER WITH THE RECORDING THEREOF, BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES.?TOGETHER WITH A WATER LINE EASEMENT DATED JANUARY 29, 1982, WHICH EASEMENT IS OF RECORD IN SAID CLERKS OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 172, PAGES 44-45.
BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM CARL BRANDT MCDONALD AND PATRICIA C. MCDONALD AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 233, PAGE 41 AND RECORDED ON 5/5/1993, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.?TAX ID #: 047 050
Said property is known as 264 GOLF COURSE ROAD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.
The property is or may be in the possession of ROGER THOMPSON AND SANDRA THOMPSON, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST OR TENANT(S).
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATESHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC.,
ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-12
AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR
ROGER THOMPSON AND
SANDRA THOMPSON
File no. 17-064929
SHAPIRO PENDERGAST &
HASTY, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E.
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-220-2535/CH
shapiroandhasty.com
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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NAME CHANGE
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: RACHAEL J. WIDENER
Civil Action File No. 17V-8128
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RACHAEL J. WIDENER, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 9th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from RACHAEL JOHNSON WIDENER to RACHAEL MICHELLE JOHNSON.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 9th day of MAY, 2017.
RACHAEL J. WIDENER
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: MICHAEL GODWIN
Civil Action File No. 17V-8129
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that MICHAEL GODWIN, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 12th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from MICHAEL SHANE GODWIN to MICHAEL SHANE WOOD.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 3rd day of MAY, 2017.
MICHAEL GODWIN
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR.
Civil Action File No. 17V-8130
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 8th day of May 2017, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR. to CORTNEY RASHOD ROBERSON, SR.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 8th day of MAY, 2017.
CORTNEY CONEY
Petitioner
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, SR and HALIE LOVE
MINOR CHILD(REN) CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, JR.
Civil Action File No. 17V-8131
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HALIE LOVE and CORTNEY R. CONEY, SR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 15th day of May 2017, praying for a change of minor child(ren) from CORTNEY RASHOD CONEY, JR. to CORTNEY RASHOD ROBERSON, JR.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 8th day of MAY, 2017.
CORTNEY CONEY and
HALIE LOVE
Petitioner
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PROBATE NOTICES
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILEY HEATH STUDSTILL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-17-9061
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: CHASE LEE STUDSTILL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILEY HEATH STUDSTILL, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before JUNE 8, 2017.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
HON. AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
5401 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775
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Russ’s Sports Review
By Russ Ragan
It will be a very busy summer at the Dodge Recreation Department. June will be especially busy. A total of 25 teams are expected to invade the department for the first part of the Dodge Invitational Tournament. It will be for the seven and eight year old and the nine and ten year old all-star teams from the area. The event will be played on June 9 and 10. “It should be a very busy weekend for our community as 300 players will be here from out of town and they will bring a big crowd with them,” said director Travis Niblett. The second half of the Invitational will be played on June 16 and 17, as the 12 and under boys and 14 and under boys event will be played.
The tourney on June 9 and 10 will be for both boys and girls all-star teams.
Those aren’t the only events in June for the department. The Boys Seven and Eight District One Class C All-Star Tournament will be held here from June 23 through the 27. “GRPA got rid of sub-districts this year so all the district tournaments will be bigger, and we feel like we got a real good event,” said director Niblett. There will be a total of ten teams coming to our town and they will bring a big crowd. It should be a very busy time for our town. There will be a $5.00 admission charge for adults in these tournaments.
Starting on July 17, the department will begin their first annual Sports Camp. There is no charge for the camp, and it is open for kids ages six to 12. Even though the camp is free, all the kids must be pre-registered by July 1, either at the department office or going online at www.Dodge-Recreation.com. A free lunch will be provided. The camp will be from July 17 through August 4. It will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Spots for the camp are limited.
The camp will be centered around rebuilding basketball, but other team sports, including soccer, track events, frisbee and kickball will be done.
It has been a very busy last 12 months at the department. “Money had been saved up to make improvements and everything is shaping up good,” said Niblett. Last year, the department added goal posts to the field. That allowed them to host the District 12 and under football tournament. It was Dodge’s first district hosting for football and the goal posts were required in order to host the event.
It has also been a very busy year for the department, as they have been doing a lot of improvements to the facility. The department has got a new field mower and utility vehicle. They also have a new irrigation well. The fields are in great shape now due to a lot of work from Niblett and staff. Also, the department’s biggest field saw a new sodding to the infield last winter, and it played very well in the 2017 season. There were other upgrades during the baseball season. The department got all new nets for the backstops on all the fields. Most recently, all new roofs have been added to the dugouts and spectator stands. New security cameras and public address systems have been upgraded. “We have made of bunch of upgrades to our fields and facility, and we have not increased any of our fees for our sports,” said Niblett. The department has also revamped their sponsorship system. All the action at the department will begin on June 9, so go take a look see!
It will be a very busy summer at the Dodge Recreation Department. June will be especially busy. A total of 25 teams are expected to invade the department for the first part of the Dodge Invitational Tournament. It will be for the seven and eight year old and the nine and ten year old all-star teams from the area. The event will be played on June 9 and 10. “It should be a very busy weekend for our community as 300 players will be here from out of town and they will bring a big crowd with them,” said director Travis Niblett. The second half of the Invitational will be played on June 16 and 17, as the 12 and under boys and 14 and under boys event will be played.
The tourney on June 9 and 10 will be for both boys and girls all-star teams.
Those aren’t the only events in June for the department. The Boys Seven and Eight District One Class C All-Star Tournament will be held here from June 23 through the 27. “GRPA got rid of sub-districts this year so all the district tournaments will be bigger, and we feel like we got a real good event,” said director Niblett. There will be a total of ten teams coming to our town and they will bring a big crowd. It should be a very busy time for our town. There will be a $5.00 admission charge for adults in these tournaments.
Starting on July 17, the department will begin their first annual Sports Camp. There is no charge for the camp, and it is open for kids ages six to 12. Even though the camp is free, all the kids must be pre-registered by July 1, either at the department office or going online at www.Dodge-Recreation.com. A free lunch will be provided. The camp will be from July 17 through August 4. It will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Spots for the camp are limited.
The camp will be centered around rebuilding basketball, but other team sports, including soccer, track events, frisbee and kickball will be done.
It has been a very busy last 12 months at the department. “Money had been saved up to make improvements and everything is shaping up good,” said Niblett. Last year, the department added goal posts to the field. That allowed them to host the District 12 and under football tournament. It was Dodge’s first district hosting for football and the goal posts were required in order to host the event.
It has also been a very busy year for the department, as they have been doing a lot of improvements to the facility. The department has got a new field mower and utility vehicle. They also have a new irrigation well. The fields are in great shape now due to a lot of work from Niblett and staff. Also, the department’s biggest field saw a new sodding to the infield last winter, and it played very well in the 2017 season. There were other upgrades during the baseball season. The department got all new nets for the backstops on all the fields. Most recently, all new roofs have been added to the dugouts and spectator stands. New security cameras and public address systems have been upgraded. “We have made of bunch of upgrades to our fields and facility, and we have not increased any of our fees for our sports,” said Niblett. The department has also revamped their sponsorship system. All the action at the department will begin on June 9, so go take a look see!

Scarborough receives a scholarship
Clayton Scarborough of Milan, has been selected to receive an Alfred Shorter/Provost Scholarship to attend Shorter University in Rome.
This scholarship provides three-quarters of the cost of tuition for incoming freshmen for eight semesters. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must hold at least a 3.5 grade point average and an 1100 SAT score in critical reading and math or 24 ACT score. Scholarship recipients must then maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Shorter University.
Scarborough, the son of Clay and Joy Scarborough, graduated this year from Dodge County High School.
This scholarship provides three-quarters of the cost of tuition for incoming freshmen for eight semesters. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must hold at least a 3.5 grade point average and an 1100 SAT score in critical reading and math or 24 ACT score. Scholarship recipients must then maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Shorter University.
Scarborough, the son of Clay and Joy Scarborough, graduated this year from Dodge County High School.
Dodge County 4-H Competition Shotgun Team competes in Target Challenge Weekend
Five members of the Dodge County 4-H Competition Shotgun Team spent the weekend of May 27, 2017 in Savannah, at Forest City Gun Club, competing in Target Challenge Weekend, Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays.
Members participating were Dayne Cadwell and Kevin Groves (Junior Division), Wyatt Hargrove, Kristen Nobles, Austin Noles and J.W. Simpson (Senior Division). All of the hard work and dedication paid off for the competitors as each had an outstanding weekend.
Dayne Cadwell brought second place back to Dodge County in the Junior Trap Shooting Event and Wyatt Hargrove grabbed first place in Senior Trap shooting.
Members participating were Dayne Cadwell and Kevin Groves (Junior Division), Wyatt Hargrove, Kristen Nobles, Austin Noles and J.W. Simpson (Senior Division). All of the hard work and dedication paid off for the competitors as each had an outstanding weekend.
Dayne Cadwell brought second place back to Dodge County in the Junior Trap Shooting Event and Wyatt Hargrove grabbed first place in Senior Trap shooting.
Linda Sue Hobby Howell
Linda Sue Hobby Howell, age 65, of Gresston, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mrs. Howell was born in Columbia, South Carolina, a member of Antioch #1 Baptist Church in Gresston, a former Briggs and Stratton and Southern Bell employee and was a retired maintenance supervisor for over 30 years at Graphic Packaging, Inc. Mrs. Howell was a wedding planner and caterer with her business Weddings by Linda. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed pageants with her granddaughters. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Johnson Hobby and Joseph Hobby Sr. and was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Edith Hobby and Roy Hobby.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Robert G. Howell of Gresston; one daughter, Wendy Weathersbee of Eastman; one son, Benjy Rowell (Raegan) of Treasure Island, Florida; two step-sons, Clay Howell and Chris Harvey (Sandy), both of Eastman; one son-in-law, Ed Weathersbee of Eastman; six grandchildren, Breann Rowell, Chase Rowell, Noah Rowell, Roper Weathersbee, Raina Weathersbee and Ryan Harvey; three sisters, Sara Spence (Tommy) of Lexington, South Carolina, Joyce Parker (Richard) of Greenville, South Carolina and Shirley Higgins (Keith) of Edisto Island, South Carolina; five brothers, Larry Hobby (Linda) of Lugoff, South Carlina, Charles Hobby (Shirley) of Columbia, South Carolina, Mike Huffman (Sandi) of Green Castle, Indiana, Robert Huffman (Trish) of North Augusta, South Carolina and Joe Jr. Shealy of Graniteville, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews including Christina Hamilton Lake, Amy Hamilton Stephens and Robby Harrison.
The family may be contacted at the Howell residence, 820 Garrett-Oxley Road, Gresston, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Fred Parker officiating.
Mrs. Howell was born in Columbia, South Carolina, a member of Antioch #1 Baptist Church in Gresston, a former Briggs and Stratton and Southern Bell employee and was a retired maintenance supervisor for over 30 years at Graphic Packaging, Inc. Mrs. Howell was a wedding planner and caterer with her business Weddings by Linda. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed pageants with her granddaughters. She was the daughter of the late Sarah Johnson Hobby and Joseph Hobby Sr. and was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Edith Hobby and Roy Hobby.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Robert G. Howell of Gresston; one daughter, Wendy Weathersbee of Eastman; one son, Benjy Rowell (Raegan) of Treasure Island, Florida; two step-sons, Clay Howell and Chris Harvey (Sandy), both of Eastman; one son-in-law, Ed Weathersbee of Eastman; six grandchildren, Breann Rowell, Chase Rowell, Noah Rowell, Roper Weathersbee, Raina Weathersbee and Ryan Harvey; three sisters, Sara Spence (Tommy) of Lexington, South Carolina, Joyce Parker (Richard) of Greenville, South Carolina and Shirley Higgins (Keith) of Edisto Island, South Carolina; five brothers, Larry Hobby (Linda) of Lugoff, South Carlina, Charles Hobby (Shirley) of Columbia, South Carolina, Mike Huffman (Sandi) of Green Castle, Indiana, Robert Huffman (Trish) of North Augusta, South Carolina and Joe Jr. Shealy of Graniteville, South Carolina and several nieces and nephews including Christina Hamilton Lake, Amy Hamilton Stephens and Robby Harrison.
The family may be contacted at the Howell residence, 820 Garrett-Oxley Road, Gresston, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Joan Rowland Warren
J&J Country Store, Owner-Operator
Funeral services for Joan Rowland Warren, age 59, of Chester, who died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence, were held Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home, with Reverend William Pope officiating. Burial was at Rowland Family Cemetery in Chester.
Mrs. Warren was born and Dodge County. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Oxley Rowland and was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Rowland Partain. She was owner and operator of J&J County Store and a member of Chester Church of God.
Survivors are her husband, Jackie D. Warren of Chester; her two children, Jessica (Christopher) Sanders of Chester and Samuel Warren of Soperton; her grandchildren; Eli and Jevan Francis, Henry and Harper Sanders; her sisters, Rhonda (Jerl) Rowland and Belinda Coody of Chester and her brothers, Tony (Sharon) Rowland of Cochran, Gary (Glenda) Rowland and Randy (Reda) Rowland of Chester.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Warren, John Warren, David Hawkins, Drew Hawkins, Hunter Hawkins, Eddie Luna and Jimmy Rhodes.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Joan Rowland Warren, age 59, of Chester, who died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence, were held Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Mathis Funeral Home, with Reverend William Pope officiating. Burial was at Rowland Family Cemetery in Chester.
Mrs. Warren was born and Dodge County. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine Oxley Rowland and was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Rowland Partain. She was owner and operator of J&J County Store and a member of Chester Church of God.
Survivors are her husband, Jackie D. Warren of Chester; her two children, Jessica (Christopher) Sanders of Chester and Samuel Warren of Soperton; her grandchildren; Eli and Jevan Francis, Henry and Harper Sanders; her sisters, Rhonda (Jerl) Rowland and Belinda Coody of Chester and her brothers, Tony (Sharon) Rowland of Cochran, Gary (Glenda) Rowland and Randy (Reda) Rowland of Chester.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Warren, John Warren, David Hawkins, Drew Hawkins, Hunter Hawkins, Eddie Luna and Jimmy Rhodes.
Mathis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Anthony Boone
Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, of Eastman, passed away on January 18, 2017.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Lakeside Assembly, with Reverend Tyler Kirkley officiating.
Mr. Boone was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico; a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and a former student at Dodge County High School. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, cooking, listening to music and spending time with his girlfriend.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy Bass Boone of Eastman; father, Mark T. Boone (Louise) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four sisters, Mandy Lowery, Allison Boone both of Eastman, Samantha Boone and Haley Boone both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother, Tyler Boone of Eastman; his girlfriend, Harlie McCullough of Hawkinsville and six nieces and nephews, Alexa Bowen, Jonna Bowen, Bryce Bowen, Blakely Boone, Brett Bowen and K.J. Boone.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Lakeside Assembly, with Reverend Tyler Kirkley officiating.
Mr. Boone was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico; a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church and a former student at Dodge County High School. He enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, cooking, listening to music and spending time with his girlfriend.
Survivors include his mother, Cindy Bass Boone of Eastman; father, Mark T. Boone (Louise) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four sisters, Mandy Lowery, Allison Boone both of Eastman, Samantha Boone and Haley Boone both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one brother, Tyler Boone of Eastman; his girlfriend, Harlie McCullough of Hawkinsville and six nieces and nephews, Alexa Bowen, Jonna Bowen, Bryce Bowen, Blakely Boone, Brett Bowen and K.J. Boone.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of the arrangements.
Frances Harris Sanders
Frances Harris Sanders, age 79, of Cochran, was called home Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Tim Brown officiating.
Mrs. Sanders was a graduate of Eastman High School, a member of Ocmulgee Baptist Church and a retired machine operator for the Packaging Company. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, working in her yard and garden and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sanders was the daughter of the late Avis Beck Harris and Toby Albert Harris, widow of Earl Franklin Sanders, Sr. and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nico Villafane and two brothers, Ira Harris and Max Harris.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Logue (Billy) of Fort Valley, Amy Sanders of Warner Robins and Becky Sanders of Cochran; one son, Frank Sanders of Cochran; seven grandchildren, Eric Griffin, Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Amber Wamsley, Adam Sanders, Brian Sanders and Courtney Wood; 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hilda Knight and Pam Baldino, both of Eastman.
Serving as pallbearers were Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Adam Sanders and Brian Sanders.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, at New Union Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Tim Brown officiating.
Mrs. Sanders was a graduate of Eastman High School, a member of Ocmulgee Baptist Church and a retired machine operator for the Packaging Company. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, working in her yard and garden and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sanders was the daughter of the late Avis Beck Harris and Toby Albert Harris, widow of Earl Franklin Sanders, Sr. and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nico Villafane and two brothers, Ira Harris and Max Harris.
Survivors include three daughters, Karen Logue (Billy) of Fort Valley, Amy Sanders of Warner Robins and Becky Sanders of Cochran; one son, Frank Sanders of Cochran; seven grandchildren, Eric Griffin, Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Amber Wamsley, Adam Sanders, Brian Sanders and Courtney Wood; 12 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Hilda Knight and Pam Baldino, both of Eastman.
Serving as pallbearers were Matt Toler, Sean Toler, Adam Sanders and Brian Sanders.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman was in charge of arrangements.
James Lesley “Pete” Dennis
James Lesley “Pete” Dennis, age 80, of Chauncey, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Serenity Place Hospice in Dublin.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis was born in Chauncey, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a salesman for his family’s business, B&N Oil Company, for over five years, and a former salesman for Bearden Oil Company, for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was son of the late Christine Beck Dennis and William Frank Dennis and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Dennis Howell and two brothers, Paul Dennis and Lamar “Nap” Dennis.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joann Massingill Dennis of Chauncey; two daughters, Terry Lynn Clark (Mike) of Chauncey and Tina Nobles (Mike) of Eastman; one son, Randy Dennis (Tara) of Chauncey; five grandchildren, April Clark Smith (Blake), Jessica Nobles, Kristen Nobles, Nathan Dennis and Brooke Dennis; two great-grandsons, Daylen Nobles and Clark Smith; one sister, Mary Jo Phillips (Dene) of Chauncey; one brother, Don Dennis (Kay) of Dublin and one brother-in-law, Randall Massingill (Barbara) of Eastman.
The family may be contacted at the Dennis residence, 2280 Highway 165, Chauncey, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, Dennis requested that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kristen Nobles and Nathan Dennis. Active pallbearers are Mark Hart, Brett Grenade, Chuck Lowery, Vance Cook, Joey Dennis and Clint English. Patricia Williams is the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Mike Grenade officiating, with interment in Ryals Cemetery.
Mr. Dennis was born in Chauncey, of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a salesman for his family’s business, B&N Oil Company, for over five years, and a former salesman for Bearden Oil Company, for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was son of the late Christine Beck Dennis and William Frank Dennis and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Dennis Howell and two brothers, Paul Dennis and Lamar “Nap” Dennis.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joann Massingill Dennis of Chauncey; two daughters, Terry Lynn Clark (Mike) of Chauncey and Tina Nobles (Mike) of Eastman; one son, Randy Dennis (Tara) of Chauncey; five grandchildren, April Clark Smith (Blake), Jessica Nobles, Kristen Nobles, Nathan Dennis and Brooke Dennis; two great-grandsons, Daylen Nobles and Clark Smith; one sister, Mary Jo Phillips (Dene) of Chauncey; one brother, Don Dennis (Kay) of Dublin and one brother-in-law, Randall Massingill (Barbara) of Eastman.
The family may be contacted at the Dennis residence, 2280 Highway 165, Chauncey, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, Dennis requested that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Kristen Nobles and Nathan Dennis. Active pallbearers are Mark Hart, Brett Grenade, Chuck Lowery, Vance Cook, Joey Dennis and Clint English. Patricia Williams is the pianist for the funeral service.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Ernest Arnold “Tump” Evans
Mr. Ernest Arnold “Tump” Evans, age 70, of Chauncey, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at his residence.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Chauncey City Cemetery with Rev. James Hammock officiating.
Mr. Evans was born in McRae, a member of Zion Hope Baptist Church and owner and operator of Evans Construction. He was a lifelong carpenter and contractor who enjoyed fishing, Atlanta Falcons football and Nascar racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Mr. Evans was the son of the late Maude Kirkley Evans and Arnold Evans and was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Tump Evans, three brothers, Levi Evans, Mitchell Evans and Clark “Huck” Evans and a sister-in-law, Jean Griffin.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Griffin Evans of Chauncey; two daughters, Sheila Dix (Keith) of Eastman and Tara Sears (Chris) of Atlanta; one son, Ben Evans of Chauncey; one daughter-in-law, Karen Moore Evans of Chauncey; six grandchildren, Summer Dix, Kylie Dix, Keenan Evans, Cameron Evans, Korbin Evans and Luke Sears; one great-grandson, Kaiden Evans; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Smith Evans and Mary Jo Evans Phillips (Dene) and two brothers-in-law, Allen Griffin and Barry McKinney (Jenny).
The family may be contacted at the Evans residence, 11 Bush Avenue, in Chauncey.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Chauncey City Cemetery with Rev. James Hammock officiating.
Mr. Evans was born in McRae, a member of Zion Hope Baptist Church and owner and operator of Evans Construction. He was a lifelong carpenter and contractor who enjoyed fishing, Atlanta Falcons football and Nascar racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. Mr. Evans was the son of the late Maude Kirkley Evans and Arnold Evans and was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Tump Evans, three brothers, Levi Evans, Mitchell Evans and Clark “Huck” Evans and a sister-in-law, Jean Griffin.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Griffin Evans of Chauncey; two daughters, Sheila Dix (Keith) of Eastman and Tara Sears (Chris) of Atlanta; one son, Ben Evans of Chauncey; one daughter-in-law, Karen Moore Evans of Chauncey; six grandchildren, Summer Dix, Kylie Dix, Keenan Evans, Cameron Evans, Korbin Evans and Luke Sears; one great-grandson, Kaiden Evans; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Smith Evans and Mary Jo Evans Phillips (Dene) and two brothers-in-law, Allen Griffin and Barry McKinney (Jenny).
The family may be contacted at the Evans residence, 11 Bush Avenue, in Chauncey.
Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.

Quotas are the next step
Just when you thought the political game couldn’t get any nuttier, Nevada Senator Harry Reid retired and his Latina replacement proved even nuttier than Harry. Demoleft Senator Cortez Masto (which sounds like a male name to me) says she wants to see mandated diversity quotas in Congress and its committees. We are stuck with this loser for six long years, maybe longer. Who knows – she could become the next president of the USA in eight years, after Donald Trump serves his two terms.
You can never be diverse enough and quotas are the next step. Who decides if we are sufficiently diverse? The liberal ruling class, of course. Naturally she waited until after her unfortunate election to expose many of her leftist ideas.
Angry White Dude has it figured. He says: “Hey. AWD is all for diversity in the Senate. Maybe we could get a conservative or two.”
AngryWhiteDude.com 5-17-17
T-shirt slogan in large letters reads: Mr. Trump BUILD That Wall. The gent wearing the shirt was a black man also.
It takes a special kind of lunatic to think that importing illegal welfare recipients who want to kill us is a good idea. They’re pre-Democrats, too.
President Trump most of the time is a good guy. That’s not a bad record for a politician these days. Despite what we hear from the media hatemongers, Trump has been fairly effective in getting his programs up and running. He filled the Supreme Court vacancy, which made liberals hate him even more. Big media makes no pretense of accurate reporting. The objective is undermining a conservative president.
I call them the Big Five - tax cuts, term limits, oil drilling, border control and Donald Trump: liberals hate all five. I like the five. I’ve never heard a liberal advocate term limits – have you? On some of these issues they will hedge at election time, then show you their true leftism after the election. Being vague can sway low information voters, who fall for doubletalk.
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You can never be diverse enough and quotas are the next step. Who decides if we are sufficiently diverse? The liberal ruling class, of course. Naturally she waited until after her unfortunate election to expose many of her leftist ideas.
Angry White Dude has it figured. He says: “Hey. AWD is all for diversity in the Senate. Maybe we could get a conservative or two.”
AngryWhiteDude.com 5-17-17
T-shirt slogan in large letters reads: Mr. Trump BUILD That Wall. The gent wearing the shirt was a black man also.
It takes a special kind of lunatic to think that importing illegal welfare recipients who want to kill us is a good idea. They’re pre-Democrats, too.
President Trump most of the time is a good guy. That’s not a bad record for a politician these days. Despite what we hear from the media hatemongers, Trump has been fairly effective in getting his programs up and running. He filled the Supreme Court vacancy, which made liberals hate him even more. Big media makes no pretense of accurate reporting. The objective is undermining a conservative president.
I call them the Big Five - tax cuts, term limits, oil drilling, border control and Donald Trump: liberals hate all five. I like the five. I’ve never heard a liberal advocate term limits – have you? On some of these issues they will hedge at election time, then show you their true leftism after the election. Being vague can sway low information voters, who fall for doubletalk.
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Body identified
The body that was found floating in a water hole off Frank Holder Road on Friday, May 19 has been identified as Michael Anthony Boone, age 18, by the Georgia State Crime Lab. The cause of his death has not yet been determined. Boone had been missing since around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
On May 19, a hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank Holder Road across cutover land. That was close to where Boone’s car had been found on January 19. According to authorities, Boone was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville. On Thursday, January 19, Boone’s vehicle, a 1999 Honda CRV, was located abandoned on Frank Holder Road with the keys missing.
Boone’s family reported him missing.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department at 478-559-1130, the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788 or the Dodge-Wilcox 911 Center at 478-374-1691.
On May 19, a hunter from Florida was setting up cameras in the woods and discovered the body in a water hole approximately a quarter of a mile from Frank Holder Road across cutover land. That was close to where Boone’s car had been found on January 19. According to authorities, Boone was last seen leaving his girlfriend’s house in Hawkinsville. On Thursday, January 19, Boone’s vehicle, a 1999 Honda CRV, was located abandoned on Frank Holder Road with the keys missing.
Boone’s family reported him missing.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department at 478-559-1130, the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788 or the Dodge-Wilcox 911 Center at 478-374-1691.

Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership hosts Half Moon Paddle on May 6
By Brian Mullis
The Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership (OWTP) hosted their second annual paddle event on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The “Half Moon Paddle” launched from the Dodge County landing in Eastman; the take-out was eight miles down-river at the Half Moon landing in Abbeville. More than 80 people took to kayaks, canoes and one man on a paddleboard, for a trip down the river.
According to OWTP Vice President Sherri Wood, this segment of the Ocmulgee generally takes between three and three and one-half hours to run, but the river’s brisk flow on Saturday helped the lead paddler to make the trip in one hour and 52 minutes.
“We had perfect weather for the event,” said Wood, “although the morning temperature being in the low 50’s had some paddlers shivering when they checked in.”
The Department of Natural Resources was on hand to give a safety briefing before the paddle got underway. Dodge County had a deputy sheriff on hand for security and Wilcox County EMS had boats on the water and an ambulance was present at take-out in Abbeville.
Registration for the event included lunch, catered by a local restaurant and a paddle event T-shirt. There were many donated door prizes including a Yeti cooler donated by Brannen Outfitters.
“Our organization would not be where we are today without the generous support of our sponsors,” stated OWTP President Lee Slade. “Having KaMin Performance Minerals commit early on, at the highest level, gave a great boost of energy to our event planning. I tell you, putting one of these things on is a lot of hard work and no one in our organization is getting paid. Having companies like KaMin, The Steak House, Graham and Studstill and others believe in what we’re doing, and to put their money where their mouth is, means a lot.”
“This event was right on target with our vision to be…a premier destination for paddlers and river enthusiasts that will provide a variety of recreational activities and promote local and regional economic improvements.” Said Slade, “We had people on the river enjoying themselves, having a good time and, our event generated revenue from tourism.
Paddle events are the primary fundraiser for the Partnership.
The Ocmulgee River Water Trail Project began in 2010 as a partnership between just a handful of communities along the river. As the established trail garnished momentum, discussions circulated about expanding it to include a 200-mile section from Macon to the start of the Altamaha River near Lumber City. The result was to create Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership, which is comprised of appointed representatives from 11 counties along the river corridor, including Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Coffee, Dodge, Houston, Jeff Davis, Pulaski, Telfair, Twiggs and Wilcox.
The Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership (OWTP) hosted their second annual paddle event on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The “Half Moon Paddle” launched from the Dodge County landing in Eastman; the take-out was eight miles down-river at the Half Moon landing in Abbeville. More than 80 people took to kayaks, canoes and one man on a paddleboard, for a trip down the river.
According to OWTP Vice President Sherri Wood, this segment of the Ocmulgee generally takes between three and three and one-half hours to run, but the river’s brisk flow on Saturday helped the lead paddler to make the trip in one hour and 52 minutes.
“We had perfect weather for the event,” said Wood, “although the morning temperature being in the low 50’s had some paddlers shivering when they checked in.”
The Department of Natural Resources was on hand to give a safety briefing before the paddle got underway. Dodge County had a deputy sheriff on hand for security and Wilcox County EMS had boats on the water and an ambulance was present at take-out in Abbeville.
Registration for the event included lunch, catered by a local restaurant and a paddle event T-shirt. There were many donated door prizes including a Yeti cooler donated by Brannen Outfitters.
“Our organization would not be where we are today without the generous support of our sponsors,” stated OWTP President Lee Slade. “Having KaMin Performance Minerals commit early on, at the highest level, gave a great boost of energy to our event planning. I tell you, putting one of these things on is a lot of hard work and no one in our organization is getting paid. Having companies like KaMin, The Steak House, Graham and Studstill and others believe in what we’re doing, and to put their money where their mouth is, means a lot.”
“This event was right on target with our vision to be…a premier destination for paddlers and river enthusiasts that will provide a variety of recreational activities and promote local and regional economic improvements.” Said Slade, “We had people on the river enjoying themselves, having a good time and, our event generated revenue from tourism.
Paddle events are the primary fundraiser for the Partnership.
The Ocmulgee River Water Trail Project began in 2010 as a partnership between just a handful of communities along the river. As the established trail garnished momentum, discussions circulated about expanding it to include a 200-mile section from Macon to the start of the Altamaha River near Lumber City. The result was to create Ocmulgee Water Trail Partnership, which is comprised of appointed representatives from 11 counties along the river corridor, including Ben Hill, Bibb, Bleckley, Coffee, Dodge, Houston, Jeff Davis, Pulaski, Telfair, Twiggs and Wilcox.
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