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Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM

Sylvia Turner, former co-owner of Turner Appliance, passes away at 84

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Sylvia Smith Turner, former co-owner of Turner Appliance, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8. She was 84.

Turner and her late husband, James Lamar Turner Sr., owned and operated the store, before eventually retiring and allowing their son and daughter to take over the business.

Prior to founding the appliance store, she worked for Morel’s Pharmacy, Pierce Farm Supply and Blackshear Apparel.

She was a long-time active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She also enjoyed shopping and finding great deals. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

For a full obituary, please see page 3.

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