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Donna Newland Obituary
Ms. Donna Marie Newland, age 48, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors Include
Husband: Ben William “Watermelon” Reliford of Pearson, Ga.
4 Sons: Ben William Newland of Pearson, Ga.
Joe Weldon Newland of Pearson, Ga.
Coy Will Newland of Pearson, Ga.
“Buggy” James William Newland of Pearson, Ga.
Daughters: Katie and Ashley
Brother: Douglas Prior and wife Angie of St. Petersburg, Fl.
2 Sisters: Christina Parkinson and husband George of Tampa, Fl.
Christe Haywood Shine of Lima, OH.
Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Ms. Newland is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Wanda Lou Prior Newland.
Memorialization is by cremation.
Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.
164 S. Main St., Pearson, GA 31642
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