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Over the next several days, as Coffee County experiences unusually cold temperatures, here are a few tips that improve your chances of protecting your plumbing. These aren’t fool-proof but they will go a long way toward protecting the integrity of your pipes during this winter storm. 1. COVER YOUR EXPOSED OUTSIDE PIPES WITH BLANKET OR STRUCTURES. Remember this only helps protect the pipes from wind. When the temperature drops below 32 degrees, the water inside the pipes may still freeze even though you had pipes covered. Do not have a false sense of security that simply covering your…

Willie Arthur Johnson, Jr. was born on December 16, 1962 to the late Willie A. Johnson, Sr. and the late Lurlene Johnson. His brother Tommie Lee Johnson preceded him in death. Junebug, as he was affectionately called, attended the school system in Telfair County. He was last employed on the clean up crew with Pilgrim’s Pride in Douglas, Ga. He leaves to cherish his memory: Two sons: James Johnson & Joshua Johnson both of Douglas; 7 grandkids; wife: Becky Thomas; Niece: Jasmine Johnson of Douglas; A special friend: Ernestine Johnson, and a close friend: Brenda Williams. Like…

Willie Arthur Johnson, Jr. was born on December 16, 1962 to the late Willie A. Johnson, Sr. and the late Lurlene Johnson. His brother Tommie Lee Johnson preceded him in death. Junebug, as he was affectionately called, attended the school system in Telfair County. He was last employed on the clean up crew with Pilgrim’s Pride in Douglas, Ga. He leaves to cherish his memory: Two sons: James Johnson & Joshua Johnson both of Douglas; 7 grandkids; wife: Becky Thomas; Niece: Jasmine Johnson of Douglas; A special friend: Ernestine Johnson, and a close friend: Brenda Williams. Like…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Elizabeth Jane Gay Eberhardt, age 69, of Hazlehurst, Ga. who passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. Visitation will begin at 6 pm Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will be in the family cemetery on Nina Gay Road Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539 with Rev. Royce Hulett will officiating. Mrs. Eberhardt was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia. She was the…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Elizabeth Jane Gay Eberhardt, age 69, of Hazlehurst, Ga. who passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. Visitation will begin at 6 pm Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Monday, December 5, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will be in the family cemetery on Nina Gay Road Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539 with Rev. Royce Hulett will officiating. Mrs. Eberhardt was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia. She was the…

Mr. Glen Michael James, age 69 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Dougals, Ga. He was born in Coffee County, Ga., on October 31, 1953, son on Glen James and Vonice Joyce Sears. Mr. James made his home in the Atkinson County area for most of his life, where he worked in the mobile home industry. In his spare time, Mr. James enjoyed music and playing the guitar, as well as spending time with friends and family. He is survived by: Sister: …

Mr. Glen Michael James, age 69 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Dougals, Ga. He was born in Coffee County, Ga., on October 31, 1953, son on Glen James and Vonice Joyce Sears. Mr. James made his home in the Atkinson County area for most of his life, where he worked in the mobile home industry. In his spare time, Mr. James enjoyed music and playing the guitar, as well as spending time with friends and family. He is survived by: Sister: …

Mr. William “Billy” Seymour, Jr., age 65 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home following a short illness. He was born, October 21, 1957, in Jacksonville, Fla., son of William Bruce and Clara Lucille Bennett Seymour. Mr. Billy made his home in the Axson area for most of his life, where he, along with his wife Teresa, raised their children. He took great pride in taking care of and providing for his family. He worked for many years as a supervisor for TLC Mouldings Inc. in Willacoochee, Ga. Mr. Billy loved…

Mr. William “Billy” Seymour, Jr., age 65 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home following a short illness. He was born, October 21, 1957, in Jacksonville, Fla., son of William Bruce and Clara Lucille Bennett Seymour. Mr. Billy made his home in the Axson area for most of his life, where he, along with his wife Teresa, raised their children. He took great pride in taking care of and providing for his family. He worked for many years as a supervisor for TLC Mouldings Inc. in Willacoochee, Ga. Mr. Billy loved…

Mrs. Mary Margaret Delk Summerlin, age 94 years old, of Axson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born in Atkinson County on November 28, 1928, daughter of Seaborn Lewis and Vera White Delk. Mrs. Summerlin made her home in Axson, as a homemaker where she along with her husband, W.R., took great pride in caring and providing for their family. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith and attended Refuge Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Summerlin was also a member of the Red Hat Society for several…