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Ms. Clara Lee Moody Mercer, age 86 of Willacoochee, GA passed away late Tuesday night, September 19, 2023 at Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. Ms. Mercer was born March 3, 1937 to the late Henry L. Moody and the late Inie Mock Moody. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Ben Mercer. Ms. Mercer was born in Pierce County, GA but had lived in the Willacoochee area for many years. She had worked for Williams Institutional Foods for a number of years. Mrs. Mercer was of the Baptist faith. Survivors…

Mr. Aubrey Joe Merritt, age 86 of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Merritt was born May 2, 1937 to the late Henry Brooks Merritt and the late Reba Hutchison Merritt Davis. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Chad Merritt; a daughter-in-law: Angie Sears Merritt, 2 Brothers, James Herman Merritt and H. B. Merritt; and a nephew, Jimmy Brooks Merritt. Mr. Merritt, a native of Coffee County, was a farmer for his whole life. He loved his family,…

Mr. Larry Cornel Swain, age 77 of Douglas, GA, passed away early Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Swain was born June 6, 1946 to the late William Swain and the late Queenie Mae Phelps Swain. Mr. Swain, a native of Mount Vernon, NY was a custodian with the Mount Vernon School System in Mount Vernon, NY. Survivors Include: His wife: Marguerite Johnson Richardson Swain of Douglas, GA 5 Children: Mike Swain of Fredericksburg, VA Ivan Swain of Mount Vernon, NY Rodney Swain of Mount Vernon, NY …

Mr. Estelee Jerome Wooten, age 64 of Broxton, GA passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Wooten was born January 12 1959 to Thelma Hobby Wooten and the late C. Estelee Wooten. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by 3 Siblings: John Wooten, Charlie Wooten and Thelma Ann Sweat. Mr. Wooten, a native of Coffee County, had been a farmer, a logger with Dopson Logging Company and he was also a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Wooten was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: …

Pedro Perez, age 56, of Nicholls, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Tift Regional Hospital in Tifton, GA. Mr. Perez was born on July 13, 1967, in San Antonio Texas, the son of Mr. Tomas Perez and Mrs. Adela Ramon. Survivors include: Beloved Wife; Marina Trejo Perez of Nicholls, GA, Three Daughters; Aremy (Yazmin) Montufar of Mexico, Daisy Perez of Nicholls, GA, and Stacy Perez of Nicholls, GA, One Son; Miguel (Doricela) Perez of Douglas, GA, Two Grandchildren; Mitchell Montufar, and Aleiny Montufar, Four Brothers; Tommy Perez, Rick Perez, Michael Perez, and Catarino Perez,…

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On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the relocation of Ginny Carver Photography. Established in 2009, Ginny Carver Photography has been capturing cherished moments for the community for over a decade. The event took place at the new studio, signifying an exciting milestone for the business and the Douglas-Coffee County community. Ginny Carver Photography, a valued member of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce since 2016, continues to thrive under the leadership of its namesake, Ginny Carver. Ginny is currently participating in the prestigious Leadership Coffee…

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