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Mr. Monroe McKinnon, Jr. age 81 of Willacoochee, GA passed away late Monday night July 24, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. McKinnon was born September 11, 1941 in the late Monroe McKinnon, Sr. and the late Mary Jane Carver McKinnon. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Michael McKinnon and 7 Siblings: Willie Mae McKinnon, Arlen McKinnon, Andrew McKinnon, Edward McKinnon, Harvey McKinnon, Bobby McKinnon and Randall McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon, a native of Coffee County, had been a Production Manager with Fleetwood Homes for a number of years. He…

Mr. Dave Curtis Roberson, Sr., age 85 of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Mr. Roberson was born November 28, 1937 to the late John F. Roberson and the late Rose Ella Ballance Roberson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Daugther: Sandra Nugent and 3 Siblings: Evelyn Brantley, Elbert Roberson and Betty J. Sirmans. Mr. Roberson, a native of Irwin County, GA, was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Sunnyside Freewill Baptist Church in Atkinson…

Due to the expected high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Idalia in South Georgia, all non-emergent, elective testing and procedures scheduled at Coffee Regional Medical Center for Wednesday, August 30, will be rescheduled. A Coffee Regional Medical Center representative will contact each patient individually to reschedule. If you have any questions regarding your test or procedure scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, please call 912-720-8306. CRMC is prepared for the impending storm. The Emergency Room and all inpatient and emergent services will continue during the storm. If you experience a medical emergency, please dial 9-1-1. Please be…

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a decline in July unemployment rates. “Georgia’s labor market continues to stand strong as a beacon of hope and prosperity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “With low unemployment and plentiful job opportunities, local communities are thriving and showcasing remarkable resilience in the face of economic uncertainty.” The labor force rose in the Atlanta, Coastal Georgia, Georgia Mountains, Middle Georgia, Northwest Georgia, and Three Rivers Regional Commissions. Employment was up in the Atlanta, Central Savannah River, Coastal Georgia, Georgia Mountains, Middle Georgia, Northeast Georgia, Northwest…

During a recent ceremony, students in the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Bridge program received their nursing pins. The nurse’s pin is part of the nurse’s uniform and is symbolic of a badge of office and achievement, and a great honor to receive. The ASN Bridge graduates participated in the commencement ceremony that was held at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton in July. Students who received their pins include April Cribb (Valdosta), Shanetlle Davis (Douglas), Buffy Dodson (Douglas), Ismael Estrada (Lake Park), Kristen Fongeallaz (Valdosta), Jenny Griffin (West Green), Brittni Harvey (Nashville),…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national patient satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time. “This achievement reaffirms our commitment to the patient experience,” said Dr. Thomas Wehmann, Medical Director. “We are proud to be recognized for the quality of care CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic provides its patients each day.” RestorixHealth launched its Patient Satisfaction recognition award program to recognize those centers that have met or achieved a patient satisfaction…

Leland Dees, age 72, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. Mr. Dees was born on December 3, 1950 in Coffee County, GA to the late Billy and Willie Dees. Survivors include: Beloved Wife: Sarah Dees, One Daughter; Leigh Ann DelGiudice (Chris) of Orlando, FL, One Son; Timothy Dees of Bridgetown, GA, Two Grandchildren; Bela DelGiudice, and Ryder DelGiudice. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 11AM, at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. L.G. Aldridge and Rev. Chris Merritt officiating. The family will…

Sylvia Diane Gilliard Padgett Taylor, age 76, of Douglas, GA passed away on August 6, 2023 at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, GA. Ms. Taylor was born on January 23, 1947 to the late Earl Daniel Gilliard and Idell Peterson Gilliard. Survivors include: One Son; Bill Padgett (Dianne) of Fitzgerald, GA, One Daughter; Belinda Yawn (David) of Wray, GA, One Step-Daughter; Lisa Taylor Mancil (Jimmy) of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren; Renae Salter (Ron) of Uvalda, GA, Wesley Yawn (Lauren) of Wray, GA, William Padgett of Wray, GA, Jacob Padgett of Wray, GA, Steven Paulk (Melissa) of Douglas, GA,…

Robert Eugene (Bob) Mathis, 77, departed his earthly home Saturday, August 5, 2023. Being the medically inclined person he was, he is a body donor for the Medical College of Georgia. Bob and Elaine Wilson met and married October 2, 1976, soon to be 47 wonderful years working together and traveling often. Bob was in the Air Force and after 4 years became a Medical Technologist at Memorial Medical Center being the department head of clinical Chemistry where he supervised a tri-sectional clinical chemistry department. Having the experience he had, he was hired by Miles Laboratories, Ames Division…

Ms. Jimmie Sue Hunter, age 91, of Broxton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Vista Park nursing home and rehabilitation center. Ms. Hunter was born on May 28, 1932, in Coffee County, Georgia to the late J.T. Jones and Iris Mae Tate. Survivors include: One Son; Rusty Hunter of Broxton, GA, Two Grandchildren; Candice (Andy) Tate of Gray, GA, and Janice (Scott) Zajac of Gresham, OR, Four Great-Grandchildren; Payton Tate, Jackson Tate, Savannah Zajac, and Colt Zajac, One Brother; Charlie Joe (Diane) Jones of Marietta, GA, Nephews and Nieces; Mike (Anne) Jones of Marietta,…