Mrs. Ollie Kirkland, age 91, formerly of Douglas, Georgia, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Thomasville, Georgia. She was born on August 18, 1928, in Denton, to the late Artis Elton (A.E.) Wilson and Stella Underwood Wilson. Mrs. Kirkland loved reading, sewing, cooking, working crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family. She loved camping and visited all 50 states. Following her retirement as a Social Studies teacher, she became an avid traveler, and traveled all over the world, visiting 16 foreign countries. Mrs. Kirkland…
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Jimmy Graham, age 69, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Orlando Florida. Mr. Graham was born on January 3, 1951 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late J.P. Graham and Dorothy Courson Graham. Mr. Graham worked for Atlantic Coast Carriers as a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Sparks Graham; nine brothers and one sister. Survivors include his son, Joel Graham of Broxton, GA; three grandsons, Avery Elijah Harper of Ocilla, GA, Ryder Cole Graham of Douglas, GA and League McGemery Graham of Douglas,…
Mr. Latimer Joseph Davis, age 63, of Nashville, Ga., passed away at his home on Monday evening, May 25, 2020, following a short illness. Survivors include: Wife Susan Davis of Nashville, Ga.; son Josh Davis of Nashville, Ga.; daughter Rosanna Williams of Nashville, Ga.; sisters Joan Sheffield of Pooler, Ga., and Kathy Paulk and husband, Mike of Willacoochee, Ga.; grandchildren Bryson and Carter Williams; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. A memorial service for Mr. Davis will be held, Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Willacochee, Ga., with Rev. Mike Paulk…
Elizabeth Bailey, age 90, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 at Vista Park. Mrs. Bailey was born on June 21, 1929 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Naef Thomas and Estelle Morris Thomas. Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Anglican Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Bailey, Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Terri Macy (Ron) of Douglas, GA and Tina Bailey (Mark Tapley) of Douglas, GA; son Dr. Raymond H. Bailey Jr (Gina) of Leesburg, GA; seven grandchildren, Michelle…
Bailey Bryant and A.J. Ricketson of Citizens Christian Academy have received the annual Leo Club Scholarships for 2020. The recipients of the Citizens Christian Academy Leo Club Scholarships must be average or above average academic students of the school. They must be able to interact well with fellow students and faculty. They must be individuals that interact in the community with groups that are providing help for needs of others. They shall possess honor, integrity, good Christian morals and good leadership skills. They shall be selected by a panel that reviews their records and the submitted application.
Anna Grace Scholten, a 2020 graduate of Coffee High School, has received the 2020 Willie Pearl Davis Leadership Scholarship. During her four years at Coffee High, Anna Grace has been a standout tennis player, cheerleader, and student. She is the daughter of Joel and Amanda Scholten of Douglas. She plans to attend Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Miss Willie Pearl Davis, born on June 12, 1905, was a lifelong resident of Coffee County, Georgia. She died May 2, 2000, six days shy of her 95th birthday. Throughout her years, Miss Willie Pearl touched the lives of thousands of…
Wes Lott, son of Adam and Mindy Lott of Douglas, is the recipient of the 2020 Buck Preston Sportsmanship Award. The Douglas Lions Club presents the award annually to a deserving student. Lott, a 2020 graduate of Coffee High School, played baseball and football for the Trojans. In 2019, he was named region Pitcher of the Year. He will continue his baseball career at South Georgia State College. Here is a little about the Buck Preston Sportsmanship Award and the man after which it is named: Montgomery Lane “Buck” Preston, Jr. was born January 24, 1937 and…
Coffee County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for an individual who burglarized a local convenience store early Sunday morning. At 1:47 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, an individual broke into Quick Change #25 (the old Cindy’s Mini Mart near Baymeadows) on Highway 158 West. Store surveillance cameras caught the thief in action but his/her face isn’t recognizable on camera. Someone in Coffee County knows who this offender is and the sheriff’s office would like to hear from you. If you can identify this person or have any information on this burglary, contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s…
Wiley Hammock ATV Park has announced that it will be open this weekend. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement regarding the opening of the park and whether or not it violates the social distancing guidelines Gov. Brian Kemp has issued. Here is the sheriff’s office’s statement: “We have received several questions and concerns regarding Wiley Hammock ATV Park opening this weekend, April 17th – April 19th. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office was originally contacted by representatives of Wiley Hammock ATV Park concerning holding the event. We advised them that holding it would appear to violate Governor…
John McLemore, County Extension Agent I am sure many of you know by now just in case you do not many peanut growers will experience seed quality issues in 2020. The University of Georgia Extension program is committed to providing research-based solutions to the seed quality issue. Last week Dr. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension Peanut Agronomist, shared with extension agents his advice on what can be done to reduce the risk of having stand issues. Beginning with the next paragraph, and the paragraphs to follow are the pointers that Dr. Monfort want us to share with Georgia peanut growers. Seed…