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A6 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 The Eatonton Aessenger www.msgrnews.com Pilot, dog killed in plane crash off Georgia SR 212 Staff Reports Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency, and Atrium EMS responded to a Cessna 310 plane crash at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 off of Nelson Road in Milledgeville. According to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Tonja Joiner, a Florida man, identified as 78-year-old Robert Dluhos, and his dog were reportedly killed in a crash around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The plane was scattered across a 100-yard field near Georgia State Route 212 with Dluhos found in pieces. The National Transportation Safety Board reached the crash site around 2 p.m. Sunday to conduct its investigation into the cause of the crash. “I spoke to his daughter, and she said his place of residence was Jack sonville, Fla. but he had recently bought property in Milledgeville,” said Joiner. “His family has been notified of his death and he was sent BCFR/Facebook Federal authorities have assumed control of the scene of last week's plane crash, according to a social media post by Baldwin County Fire Rescue. to the crime lab the morning of Aug. hearing the crash. “The preliminary information we have is the plane crashed in a wooded area five miles from Baldwin County Regional Airport,” said Sarah Taylor Sulick, public affairs specialist for the National Transportation Safety Board. “Once the scene is docu mented and the aircraft is examined, it will then be recovered to a secure pilot’s license, ratings and recency of flight experience, a 72-hour back ground of the pilot to determine if there were any issues that could have affected the pilot’s ability to safely operate the flight, witness state ments, and any available electronic devices or footage that could contain relevant information. “During the on-scene phase of the investigative process, the NTSB does not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident,” said Sulick. “A preliminary report will be available within 30 days.” Public flight tracking data shows the plane was traveling from South Carolina to the Baldwin County Regional Airport before it disap peared from radar. It flew over Lake Sinclair, making a 90-degree turn southeast before disappearing toward the crash site. Baldwin County Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Bradley Towe told 13WMAZ that further timeline details are being withheld for the NTSB investigators. According to 13WMAZ, the aircraft did carry an Emergency 25. It may be hard to determine the cause of death, but they will look at his heart and what they can for potential problems.” Multiple witnesses called in facility for further evaluation.” The investigation will look into flight track data, recordings of any Locator Transmitter, which helped first responders locate the crash site in the remote wooded area. The incident is still under investi- reports of an airplane flying at low altitude and the property owner of the crash site also called in to report air traffic control communications, aircraft maintenance records, weather forecasts, and actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the accident, the gation. Witnesses to the accident or those who have surveillance video or other information are asked to contact the NTSB at witness@ntsb. gov. Obituaries Phyllis Annell (Jump) Justice Today, August 23, 2025 marks the Lord’s receiving of the soul of our beloved sister, Phyllis Annell (Jump) Justice, age 67, of Eatonton. A Celebration of Life service was conducted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton with Brian Burgamy officiating. The family received friends from 1:00 PM until the service time. Annell Justice was born in Beaufort, SC and the daughter of the late W.H. Jump and the late Mary Loraine Reddick Jump. Annell had worked in finance, enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing online games. It is with much difficulty that her family ushers her soul to Heaven to meet the family that’s gone before her. Annell Justice is leaving behind a brother, Robert Jump of Eatonton, GA and sisters Diane Alliston of Buck- head, GA and Rosemary Coakley of Newnan, GA. You may view and sign the online guestbook at www.williamsfhea- Itonton.netl Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton had charge of arrangements. Zdu_ William Arnold "Bill" Carman, Jr. GATEWOOD a Gatewood has achieved sustained competitive excellence, having earned 56 state championships in 54 years. We offer 14 varsity sports, some middle and lower school teams. We set goals and we crush them. We develop team chemistry, teach the physics of speed, distance, time, mass, and pressure. We are matter in motion. A private K2-12th grade college-prep Christian School. Contact Libby Rainey for information: 706-485-8231 xl300 lrainey@gatewoodschool.com 139 Phillips Dr. Eatonton Georgia gatewoodschool.com 0© @ GatewoodSchool AdvancED SAIS area ACCREDITED S^ Read breaking news online and subscribe to your hometown newspaper at [www.msgrnews.corn TOWER CONTINUED FROM » A1 will be located at Napier’s family-owned property and will be enclosed by a 6O-by-6O-foot fence. The design also includes land scaping to meet zoning requirements. “This project will improve cell coverage in an area that has no to poor service,” Lively said during the hearing. “It will also enhance high-speed internet access and broad band connectivity for the community.” Prior to approval of the project, however, District 3 Commissioner Steve Hersey sought clarifica tion on the technology the tower will support. He noted the application emphasized 4G coverage despite carriers frequently advertising 5G networks. Lively explained that while 5G is widely marketed, it is not always the most effective solu tion, particularly for rural settings. Garrett said. “We need more coverage where more people live, but we also try to avoid placing towers in residential areas. How do we recon cile that?” Jackson said that because the property remains zoned agricul tural, the tower complies with current rules. If future rezoning to resi dential is requested, the portion of land containing the tower would remain agricultural, she added. Jackson also stressed the county’s land use plan is advisory only and does not override existing zoning. “The zoning is there; it’s allowed by conditional use,” she stated. “If there was rezoning to zoning that was not allowed, that’s where the compre hensive land use plan would come into play.” Commissioner Jeff Wooten of District 4, where the cell tower will be built, expressed confidence that it will not interfere with residential development. He noted William Arnold “Bill” Carman, Jr. of Eatonton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital at the age of 86. Bill was born on May 30, 1939, in Atlanta, GA, to the late William Arnold Carman, Sr. and Theresa Hammond Carman. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army. On February 23, 1963, he married the former Judy Tanner, and at the time of his passing, they had been married for sixty-two years. He served as the supervisor of Animal Health Labs for the USDA in Atlanta. After retiring, they relocated from Covington, GA, to Putnam County in 1996. Known for his helpful nature, Bill was actively involved in his commu nity, serving as a volunteer firefighter and supporting fellow veterans. He was a member of Christ Our King and Savior Cath olic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Bill was also talented in various areas and enjoyed Elliot Zivic, Declan, Cameron, and Mia DeJunco, and Maria and Manny Villalta; along with many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Fox and brother, Tom Carman. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Our King & Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642, with Father Michael Silloway officiating. A reception followed in the Sacred Heart Social Hall. Visitation was held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rosary at 6:00 p.m., at McCommons Funeral Home DIRECTORY May those who have lost a loved one find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. McCommons Funeral Home Callaway Funeral Home, and Georgia’s Lake Country Crematory "Over 100 Years and 5 Generations of Family Funeral and Cremation Service” FUNERAL HOMES - MONUMENTS - PREARRANGEMENTS - CREMATORY 706.453.2626 706.486.4138 109 W. 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The tower is expected to be completed “in about three to six months,” Lively said. woodworking. His survivors include his wife, Judy Carman of Eatonton, GA; daughter, Michelle Carman Zivic (Gregory) of Athens, GA; sons, William “Bill” Carman (Cindy) of Montrose, GA, and Brian Carman (Heather) of The Woodlands, TX; sister, Vivian Cowan (Ray) of Athens, GA; sisters- in-law, Carolyn Carman of Hoschton, GA and Lizanne Moore; grand children: Kelsey Zivic, Claire DeJunco (Joe) of Johns Creek, GA, Caro line Villalta (Sebastian) of Statham, GA, Cason Carman of Montrose, GA, Callie Carman, and Desmond Carman, both of The Woodlands, TX; and great-grandchildren Funeral Home. Graveside services took place at Honey Creek Woodlands, 2625 Highway 212 S.W., Conyers, GA 30094, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to St Vincent de Paul or the charity of your choice. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. 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