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- Coffee High’s Dominic Mimbang elected Boys Nation Senate president pro tempore
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Gerry Harrell, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on November 21, 1955, in Telfair County, to Bonnie Harrell and the late C.H. Harrell. Survivors include: His Wife; Kim Harrell of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Michele Jenkins (Derek) of Calhoun, GA, Son; Joshua Harrell (Kara) of Valdosta, GA, Six Grandchildren; Colby, Zackery, Ian, D.J., Adalyn, Karoline, One Great-Grandchild; Becham, One Sister; Faye Czachowski (Mark) of Rincon, GA, Mother; Bonnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will…
Gerry Harrell, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell was born on November 21, 1955, in Telfair County, to Bonnie Harrell and the late C.H. Harrell. Survivors include: His Wife; Kim Harrell of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Michele Jenkins (Derek) of Calhoun, GA, Son; Joshua Harrell (Kara) of Valdosta, GA, Six Grandchildren; Colby, Zackery, Ian, D.J., Adalyn, Karoline, One Great-Grandchild; Becham, One Sister; Faye Czachowski (Mark) of Rincon, GA, Mother; Bonnie Harrell of Douglas, GA, and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will…
Rock Bryant Mancil, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Mancil was born on January 21, 1957, in Coffee County, GA to Carlie Mancil and Grace Butts Mancil. Survivors include; Son: Michael Mancil of Lake Wales, FL, One Grandchild, Four Sisters: Karen Windham (Rusty) of Alabama, Teresa Langford (Joe) of Florida, Bettie G. Vath (Roger) of Flordia, Three Brothers: Nolan Mancil of Douglas, GA, Don Mancil (Jenny) of Douglas, GA, Peanut Mancil (Debbie) of FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Father: Carlie Mancil, Mother: Grace Butts…
Rock Bryant Mancil, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Mancil was born on January 21, 1957, in Coffee County, GA to Carlie Mancil and Grace Butts Mancil. Survivors include; Son: Michael Mancil of Lake Wales, FL, One Grandchild, Four Sisters: Karen Windham (Rusty) of Alabama, Teresa Langford (Joe) of Florida, Bettie G. Vath (Roger) of Flordia, Three Brothers: Nolan Mancil of Douglas, GA, Don Mancil (Jenny) of Douglas, GA, Peanut Mancil (Debbie) of FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Father: Carlie Mancil, Mother: Grace Butts…
Rock Bryant Mancil, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mr. Mancil was born on January 21, 1957, in Coffee County, GA to Carlie Mancil and Grace Butts Mancil. Survivors include; Son: Michael Mancil of Lake Wales, FL, One Grandchild, Four Sisters: Karen Windham (Rusty) of Alabama, Teresa Langford (Joe) of Florida, Bettie G. Vath (Roger) of Flordia, Three Brothers: Nolan Mancil of Douglas, GA, Don Mancil (Jenny) of Douglas, GA, Peanut Mancil (Debbie) of FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Father: Carlie Mancil, Mother: Grace Butts…
Bobbie N. Bennett, age 74, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mrs. Bennett was born on February 18, 1949 in Coffee County, Ga to Cordellia Norris. Survivors include; Two Sons: Patrick Bennett (Hope) of Broxton, GA, Jimmy Bennett (Jackie) of Hazlehurst, GA, Daughter: Jerri Lynn Forrest of Nicholls, GA, Sister: Sherry Hines of Waycross, GA, Eight Grandchildren: Michael Bennett, Blake Bennett, Gracie Bennett, Lex Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Brock Forrest, Matt Forrest and Bella Forrest, Five Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 2, 2023 from…
Bobbie N. Bennett, age 74, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mrs. Bennett was born on February 18, 1949 in Coffee County, Ga to Cordellia Norris. Survivors include; Two Sons: Patrick Bennett (Hope) of Broxton, GA, Jimmy Bennett (Jackie) of Hazlehurst, GA, Daughter: Jerri Lynn Forrest of Nicholls, GA, Sister: Sherry Hines of Waycross, GA, Eight Grandchildren: Michael Bennett, Blake Bennett, Gracie Bennett, Lex Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Brock Forrest, Matt Forrest and Bella Forrest, Five Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 2, 2023 from…
Bobbie N. Bennett, age 74, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mrs. Bennett was born on February 18, 1949 in Coffee County, Ga to Cordellia Norris. Survivors include; Two Sons: Patrick Bennett (Hope) of Broxton, GA, Jimmy Bennett (Jackie) of Hazlehurst, GA, Daughter: Jerri Lynn Forrest of Nicholls, GA, Sister: Sherry Hines of Waycross, GA, Eight Grandchildren: Michael Bennett, Blake Bennett, Gracie Bennett, Lex Bennett, Tyler Bennett, Brock Forrest, Matt Forrest and Bella Forrest, Five Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 2, 2023 from…
William Minkema, age 54, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Mr. Minkema was born on October 17, 1968 in Newbedford, MA to Charles Minkema and Betty Kalmus Minkema. Survivors include; Mother: Betty Jo Minkema of Douglas, GA, Son: William Seth Minkema, Daughter: Ansley Dawn Minkema, Four Sisters: Melissa Featherstone, Kristen Minkema, Gilda Cerrsoli and Laura Page and several Nieces and Nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sims Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
William Minkema, age 54, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Mr. Minkema was born on October 17, 1968 in Newbedford, MA to Charles Minkema and Betty Kalmus Minkema. Survivors include; Mother: Betty Jo Minkema of Douglas, GA, Son: William Seth Minkema, Daughter: Ansley Dawn Minkema, Four Sisters: Melissa Featherstone, Kristen Minkema, Gilda Cerrsoli and Laura Page and several Nieces and Nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Sims Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.