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Mr. Christopher Shane Holton, age 42 of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday morning at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Holton was born May 26, 1981 to the late Ray Edward Holton and Donna Kay Boyett Holton White. Mr. Holton, a native of Tampa, FL had lived in the Coffee County area for a number of years. He was a self-employed landscaper. Survivors include: His Mother: Donna Kay White of Douglas, GA His Step-Father: Randy White of Douglas, GA 5 Children: Hunter Holton, Lexi Holton, Christian Holton, Devin Holton…

Mrs. Gwendolyn Spivey Davis, age 85 of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Davis was born May 22, 1938 to the late Geneva Hester Spivey the late Johnnie “Buddy” Spivey. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Davis, a daughter: Debra Ann Davis and a sister: Margie Nell Lee. Mrs. Davis, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was a member of Wilsonville Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include: 3 Children: David Davis and wife,…

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. Currently, there are vacancies on the Airport Commission, Library Board, and Ethics Committee. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer on one of these boards, please call (912) 389-3405 or visit https://www.cityofdouglasga.gov. The following is a list of September 2023 meetings for City of Douglas Boards and Committees. Airport Commission – September 6, 12PM, Airport, 440 Elton D. Brooks Blvd. City Commission – September 11 & 25, 6 PM, Commission Chambers, City Hall, 302 S. Madison…

As part of a coordinated nationwide effort to fight COVID-19 fraud, the Southern District of Georgia has taken action against individuals who illegally obtained nearly $11 million in funds intended to help struggling small businesses during the global pandemic. One of those individuals is from Coffee County. As announced by U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg, and in conjunction with the Justice Department’s nationwide effort, the Southern District of Georgia conducted more than 20 enforcement actions from May through July 2023, involving a total of $10.9 million in alleged COVID-19 relief fraud. “Funding through the 2020 Coronavirus…

Mr. Henry Grady Carver, Sr. age 84 of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2023 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. Mr. Carver was born July 23, 1939 is the late Alfred Carver and the late Ruby Batten Carver. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 Siblings: Wilbert Carver, Lebern Carver and Fannie Ruth Harper and 1 Daughter: Pamela Dawn Wood. Mr. Carver, a native of Coffee County, was a retired Walmart truck driver and he was also a certified police officer. He was a member of St.…

Miss Laverne Dorminey, age 84 of Douglas, GA passed away early Sunday morning, September 3, 2023 at Lakeside Senior Living following an extended illness. Miss Dorminey was born August 12, 1939 to the late Henry Stanton Dorminey and the late Elon Barker Dorminey. She was also preceded in death by 3 Siblings: Osborne Dorminey, Winston Dorminey and Sylvia Ann Dorminey: brother-in-law Joe Burnam and nephew Stan Burnam. Miss Dorminey, a native of Coffee County, GA, had retired as a librarian/teacher in Live Oak, FL. She was a graduate of South Georgia College and Georgia Southern University and earned…

Mrs. Betty Jane Glass Royals, age 81 of Pearson, GA passed away Thursday afternoon, August 31, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short unexpected illness. Mrs. Royals was born July 20, 1942 to the late Purvis Delton Glass and the late Estelle Gather Kirbo Glass. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Kirby Albert Royals and 2 Siblings: William Glass and Ernestine McMahon. Mrs. Royals, a native of Baskin, LA had lived in Pearson, GA area for a number of years. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: …

Mrs. Vitus Lawrence Stewart Baker, age 101 passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2023 from natural causes at Lakeside in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Baker was born June 11, 1922 to the late Eudelle Foskey Lawrence and the late Walter Daniel Lawrence of Long Pond, GA. She was one of nine children. Mrs. Baker is preceded in death by her two husbands, Allen Walker Stewart and James Hoyt Baker, and her first born son Walter Stewart, who passed away at the age of 5 years of age of pneumonia and her son, Steve Stewart. Mrs. Baker, a…

Mrs. Doris Cox Clark Bell Powell, age 82 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023 at Pruitt Health in Ocilla, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Powell was born March 25, 1941 to the late Jasper Maine Cox and the late Thelma Gordon Switzer Cox. Mrs. Powell, was born in Mississippi, but had lived in Georgia for many years. She was a floral designer with Bem’s Florist for a number of years. She also worked in the administrative office at Wal-mart Distribution Center – Douglas Office. Mrs. Powell was a member of West Ward Church of…

Mr. Michael David Metts, age 64 of Willacoochee, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Metts was born August 20, 1959 to the late J. H. Metts and the late Virginia Mae Vickers Metts. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Donald Metts. Mr. Metts, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was a self-employed truck driver. He attended Mora Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include: His wife: Nora Annie Lee Davis Metts…