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Coffee County native and Georgia Southern student Zenan Merritt was part of the surveying crew that home first place at the Southeast Region ASCE UESI Surveying competitions. His participation was crucial in attaining first place. Each year, during this competition, students from the Southeast region compete against 19 different universities located in Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. It was hosted in Jacksonville, FL by the University of North Florida College of Engineering. During the competition, each team was tasked with a topographic mapping project with a presentation and four field tasks. Merritt will now go on…

Kate Merritt, Ja’Maria Harvey, Tyrese Woodgett, and the 4×200 relay team of KJ Smith, Woodgett, Anthony Paulk, and Travis Adams turned in the top performances for the Coffee High track teams at the Friday Night Lights meet at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville on Friday. Twenty-two women’s teams and 26 men’s teams competed at the meet. MileSplitGA.com recognizes Elite Performance for high school runners in Georgia. Merritt (1600 and 3200), Harvey (400), and the 4×200 relay team all had Elite Performances. Merritt placed third in the 3200 meter run to earn the only medal for…

Kate Merritt, Ja’Maria Harvey, Tyrese Woodgett, and the 4×200 relay team of KJ Smith, Woodgett, Anthony Paulk, and Travis Adams turned in the top performances for the Coffee High track teams at the Friday Night Lights meet at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville on Friday. Twenty-two women’s teams and 26 men’s teams competed at the meet. MileSplitGA.com recognizes Elite Performance for high school runners in Georgia. Merritt (1600 and 3200), Harvey (400), and the 4×200 relay team all had Elite Performances. Merritt placed third in the 3200 meter run to earn the only medal for…

Mr. Mickey Lee Stevens, age 59 of Broxton, GA passed away early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Stevens was born September 27, 1963 to Lois Crenshaw Stevens and the late Hampie Stevens. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a sister: Rita Thompson. Mr. Stevens, a native of Emanuel County, GA, had been a truck driver for Griffin Warehouse for a number of years. He was a member of Broxton Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Jo Ann Dawn Gibbs Stevens of Broxton, GA …

Mr. Mickey Lee Stevens, age 59 of Broxton, GA passed away early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Stevens was born September 27, 1963 to Lois Crenshaw Stevens and the late Hampie Stevens. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a sister: Rita Thompson. Mr. Stevens, a native of Emanuel County, GA, had been a truck driver for Griffin Warehouse for a number of years. He was a member of Broxton Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Jo Ann Dawn Gibbs Stevens of Broxton, GA …

Mr. Johnny Allen Vickers, age 79, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Savannah Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Vickers was born on September 10, 1943. The family will receive friends Friday, March 24, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Ricketson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ricketson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Powell and Reverend Heath Wingard officiating. Interment will follow at the Douglas City Cemetery. For more than thirty-six years, Mr. Vickers was a dedicated employee from the telephone industry including General…

Mr. Johnny Allen Vickers, age 79, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Savannah Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Vickers was born on September 10, 1943. The family will receive friends Friday, March 24, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Ricketson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ricketson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Powell and Reverend Heath Wingard officiating. Interment will follow at the Douglas City Cemetery. For more than thirty-six years, Mr. Vickers was a dedicated employee from the telephone industry including General…

Ms. Deana Leann Youngblood White, age 44 of Douglas, GA, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. White was born September 24, 1978 to Carlos Lee Youngblood, II and Vera A. Music Nettles. Ms. White, a native of Douglas, GA, was a receptionist at a beauty salon. She was also employed in the wax department at PCC Airfoils. Survivors include: 3 Children: Drew Joseph White of Nicholls, GA Kayra Annette White of Douglas, GA Gabriel Ashden White of Douglas, GA …

Ms. Deana Leann Youngblood White, age 44 of Douglas, GA, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. White was born September 24, 1978 to Carlos Lee Youngblood, II and Vera A. Music Nettles. Ms. White, a native of Douglas, GA, was a receptionist at a beauty salon. She was also employed in the wax department at PCC Airfoils. Survivors include: 3 Children: Drew Joseph White of Nicholls, GA Kayra Annette White of Douglas, GA Gabriel Ashden White of Douglas, GA …

Mr. Tommie Dorminey, age 83 of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday afternoon March 21, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Dorminey was born September 23, 1939 to the late Chester Arthur Dorminey and Clara Mae Odum Dorminey. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter: Cathy Dorminey Davis and 5 Siblings: Earl Dorminey, Betty Jean Dorminey, Daphine Dorminey, Linda Ann Morrison and Vick Dorminey. Mr. Dorminey, a native of Coffee County, had been a farmer for 50 years. He owned and operated Dorminey Freezer Locker. Mr. Dorminey was a member…