The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking information regarding the disappearance of a woman who was last seen 25 years ago. Altomease Sallet, age 37, was last seen on the night of June 28, 2001, at about 11:00 p.m., when she left work at the Cady Bag Company in Pearson. At the time of her dissapearance, Sallet was wearing a blue short-sleeved flowered shirt and blue jeans. On July 2, 2001, at about 8:00 p.m., Sallet’s vehicle was found abandoned on the shoulder of Highway 64 in Atkinson County north of Pearson. The front driver’s side window was rolled down,…
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Mr. Jim “Bodie” Dotson, age 60, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Bodie was born February 9, 1966, in Wauchula, Florida, to June Hall Eldridge and the late Jimmy Dotson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he became an electrical lineman and worked for a number of years with Jingoli Power Company. He was a pilot and he loved to fly his plane and see the world from above. When he wasn’t flying, he could often…
Louis Cecil Harper, 91, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at his home in Douglas, Georgia, surrounded by his wife and four children. He was born June 21, 1935 in Pierce County, Georgia, to William Berry and Catherine Davis Harper. He joined the Army in 1952 and proudly served his country in the Korean War. Following his military service, he married his long time sweetheart Ruby and they moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida. After moving back to Douglas, Louis joined Fleetwood Mobile Homes in the early years of the company, which required him and his family to live in…
Mrs. Carolyn Delane Driggers Newman, age 75, of Waycross, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at Memorial Health Satilla in Waycross, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Newman was born August 8, 1950, in Waycross, Georgia, to the late Carlton Edward Driggers and the late Elizabeth McClelland Carter. She was a fulltime housewife who enjoyed making a home for her husband, the late Roy Lee Newman, Sr., and their children. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her husband and parents, Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by two stepchildren: Roy Lee Newman, Jr. and Lee Ann…
Mrs. Maxine Evelyn Dockery Gregory, age 78, of West Green, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence following a sudden illness. Maxine was born April 26, 1948, in Broxton, Georgia, to the late John Dockery and the late Eula Lee Dockery. She was a homemaker who loved the Lord and going to church. She was of the Baptist faith. Although she was never blessed with children of her own, she had a deep affection for children and was known to always keep a pocket full of candy for the kids. Not only did she enjoy sharing candy,…
Mr. Hubert Anderson, age 87, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday morning, June 26, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Anderson was born April 12, 1939, in Nicholls, Georgia, to the late Hawley Anderson and the late Pauline Williams Anderson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served his country well. Following his military service, he was employed for many years with Reinforcement Steel, as well as ten years of dedicated service to Blue Cross Blue Shield. He and his first wife, Mrs. Betty Porter Anderson, shared more than forty…
Mr. Lucious Daniel “Don” Taylor, age 91, of Hazlehurst, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, following a brief illness. Don, as he was known to friends, family, and business associates, was born April 20, 1936, in Atkinson County, to the late Daniel Taylor and the late Willie Mae Cowart Taylor. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he returned to South Georgia and became a highly skilled and sought after painter for 34 years prior to his retirement. He loved flowers, gardening, and working with…
On June 21, 1976, Rudean Long, RN, began her career at Coffee General Hospital as a graduate nurse while attending South Georgia College in Douglas. Fifty years later, she continues to serve patients, the Coffee Regional team, and the community with the same dedication and passion that marked the beginning of her journey. Over the past five decades, Rudean has worn many hats and made an impact in countless ways. Her nursing career has included service in medical, surgical, and pediatric care, as well as roles as a preceptor, charge nurse, and house supervisor on both day and night shifts.…
A narcotics investigation by the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, with assistance from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of significant amounts of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. On June 15, 2026, agents conducted a traffic stop on Michael “Shy” Spearman during an ongoing drug investigation. Spearman fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. Agents recovered approximately 28.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 13.4 grams of suspected fentanyl. He was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and trafficking in fentanyl. As the investigation continued, agents arrested…
Wanda Gail Howell, age 63, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was born on June 1, 1963, the daughter of the late Mr. Spencer Carl Sellers and the late Mrs. Quincy Faye Strickland Sellers. Her survivors include four daughters: Teresa Faye (Reyes) Surrency, Bobbie Jo (Louis) Narvaez, Abby Gail (Victor) Fernandez, and Brittany Surrency of Douglas, GA; nine grandchildren: Kaitlyn Narvarez, Daisy (Joey) Surrency, Cesar (Delana) Tinoco, Erica (Skyler) Louis, Nathan Fernandez, Wanda Sue Surrency, Hazel Tanner, Kah’marion Clark, and Harmonii Clark; six great-grandchildren: Kallie Castillo, Ada Castillo, Arabella Castillo, Si’kei…