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Mr. Alton Washington Brigmond, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the age of 76 following a lengthy illness. He was born Sunday, September 14, 1947 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Allen Linzy Brigmond and Ruth Carter Brigmond. Mr. Brigmond served our country honorably for two years in the United States Army. He later became a dispatcher in the trucking industry and was employed by Walmart Distribution Center in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Brigmond was of the Baptist faith and was an active member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Pearson, Georgia. Along with his…

Mr. Homer Lee Justice, age 84, of Douglas died at his residence Thursday morning, November 30, 2023. Mr. Justice, a native of Coffee County, was born Sunday, October 29, 1939 in Broxton, GA to the late Jack Justice and the late Alma Cato Justice. He made his career at Coffee Regional Medical Center in the maintenance department where he retired after 23 years of dedicated service. Mr. Justice was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was an avid gardener who loved to work in his yards and make things grow. He was an active member of Providence…

Karen “Kaye” Hulett, 67, of Milan, Ga, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Community Hospice of Vidalia, following an extended illness. Kaye grew up in Telfair County where she attended Telfair county High School. She received a practical nursing degree as well as an accounting degree in college. Kaye enjoyed singing and playing the piano, especially in church, as well as arts and crafts and spending time with family and friends. Kaye is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. And Mrs. James Welford Jones and Ms. Carolyn Jones all of Milan. …

PrimeSouth Bank recently presented a contribution of $100,000 to support Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) through the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit program. Vicki Lewis, CRMC President and CEO, stated, “We are extremely grateful for this generous gift and the significant impact it will have on our ability to provide care for our patients. PrimeSouth is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where their customers live and work, and we sincerely appreciate their support of Coffee Regional Medical Center.”    Senior Risk Officer for PrimeSouth Bank, Adam Smith, commented, “PrimeSouth Bank is committed to the communities it serves and the financial health of our local healthcare…

Mr. Charles Allen Messick, 52 of Douglas, Ga passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home under the care of Bethany Hospice and his family. He was born on January 05, 1971 to the late Gerry F. Messick and JoCarel Everidge Jacobs Messick in Orlando, Fla. Mr. Messick is survived by his Daughter; Aley Bush of Douglas, GA., 3 Brothers; Dewayne Carver, Jess Griffis and Brian Messick (Mari), 5 Cousins; Linda Carver, Janice Laney, Racquell Busbin, Jackson Busbin and Theresa Mathis, Sister-in-Christ; Amory Morgan, Friends; Cothern Family and several other family members and friends also survive. …

Mrs. Linda M. Brogdon, 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away on November 8, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with family by her side. She was born in Atkinson County to the late Rachael Merritt. Mrs. Brogdon is survived by her two children. Daughter, Sharon Lewis (David) of Pearson, Ga. and Son, David Gaskins of Pearson, Ga.; 2 Grandchildren; Courtney Gonzalez (Jose) and Corey Lewis, both of Pearson, Ga.; 2 Great-Grandchildren; Braden and Nolan Gozalez of Pearson, Ga.; along with several nieces and nephews. Other than her Mother, she is preceded in death by her Husband,…

Mrs. Vicey “Knot” Thomas Chaney McNab, 87, of Broxton, GA, passed away October 20, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Douglas, GA, to the late Jim Clinton Thomas and Lessie Clements Thomas. Mrs. McNab is survived by her 2 Sons, Stevie Chaney and Tony Chaney of West Green, GA; One sister: Thelma Norris Henderson of McRae, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Kyler McNab (Sarah), Ashley Burkett, Kayla Chaney, and Kimberly Chaney of West Green, GA, and Briann Amann of Myrtle Beach, SC. Six stepchildren: Patrick(Amanda) McNab, Greg McNab, Michael McNab, Elaine…

Mr. William Benji Spivey, 52 of Jesup, passed away October 5, 2023. Mr. Spivey was born in Douglas on January 14, 1971, to the late Mr. Harvey Lee Spivey & Mrs. Janell Burch of Douglas. Visitation services will be held from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Monday, October 9, 2023, in the chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral services will be Monday, October 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Marshall Adcock and Noah Hatfield officiating. Special speaker will be Brother Frankie Kirkland. Burial will follow in…

COUNTRY Financial representative Earl Mayo is pleased to support Westside Elementary School with a donation of $500. The funds will be used for school supplies. “We want to show our appreciation to the teachers at Westside Elementary School and support their programs,” said Mayo. COUNTRY Financial has donated more than $5 million since 2020 to organizations and programs that support first responders, active-duty service members and veterans, supporting the company’s vision to “enrich lives in the communities we serve.” The Operation Helping Heroes program was created in 2015 to support non-profit events and programs that benefit active-duty service…

Some 1,411 Georgia farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the state met on Jekyll Island Dec. 3-5 for the 86th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention. The three-day event included a trade show, awards presentations and educational sessions that briefed farmers on policy and production issues affecting Georgia’s major commodities. Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director Mark Williams welcomed convention guests at the start of the general session on Dec. 4. GFB President Tom McCall delivered his annual address and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper gave an overview of what the Georgia Department of Agriculture has accomplished during his first year…