Go to main contentsGo to search barGo to main menu
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:19 AM

Six enshrined in 40th induction ceremony

Six enshrined in 40th induction ceremony
The Waycross-Ware County 2026 Hall of Fame inductees were (front, l-r) coach Fred Willocks, Debbie Neugent Taylor, Dr. Erin Ethridge Harvey, (back, l-r) Bruce Tyson (F.J. Beverly Beacon of Light Award), Willie F. “Bill” Cobb, Jr., and coach David Shields. Not pictured are Marcus Paulk and Larhonda Deveaux, the son and daughter of the late Jerry Paulk. Photo By BO CARTER

Four athletes who once blazed trails across the Okefenokee area landscape, along with a pair of coaches turned administrators who left their marks, were honored Friday night during the 40th annual Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.

A large gathering of family, friends, classmates and coaches were in attendance at the special event held March 27 at the C.C. McCray City Auditorium.

The Class of 2026 included Willie F. “Bill” Cobb, Jr. (Waycross High School), Dr. Erin Ethridge Harvey (Ware County High School), the late Jerry Paulk (Center High School), Debbie Neugent Taylor (Ware County High School), coaches/athletic directors David Shields and Fred Willocks.

PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
View e-Editions
Support Community Businesses!