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Stacy Edwin Adams, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Adams was born on August 14, 1947, in Douglas, GA to the late Stacy Adams and Evelyn Hursey Adams. Survivors include: Wife, Nellie Adams of Douglas, GA, Son, Andrew Adams of Douglas, GA, Son, Charles Adams (Beth) of Thomasville, GA, Daughter, Suzanne Ray of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren, Zane Adams, Alyssa Adams, Roan Adams, Carter Adams, Zach Ray, Cady Ray, Mandy Adams, Dylan Ragland, A Special Dog Friend Shucks along with several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Adams…
Stacy Edwin Adams, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Adams was born on August 14, 1947, in Douglas, GA to the late Stacy Adams and Evelyn Hursey Adams. Survivors include: Wife, Nellie Adams of Douglas, GA, Son, Andrew Adams of Douglas, GA, Son, Charles Adams (Beth) of Thomasville, GA, Daughter, Suzanne Ray of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren, Zane Adams, Alyssa Adams, Roan Adams, Carter Adams, Zach Ray, Cady Ray, Mandy Adams, Dylan Ragland, A Special Dog Friend Shucks along with several Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Adams…
William Anthony “Tony” Fletcher, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fletcher was born on April 30, 1955, in Valdosta, GA to Claude George Fletcher, Sr. and Susie Rebecca Rykard Fletcher. Survivors include: Wife, Mary Elizabeth Fletcher of Douglas, GA, Daughter, Sloane (Lee) Cliett, Daughter, Madelyn Rebecca Fletcher, Son, William Alexander (Brenna) Fletcher, Grandchildren, Valorie H. Cliett, Brayden L. Istre, Carlisle E. Cliett, Adrian L. Cliett, Jr (L.J.), William Alexander Fletcher, Jr., Olivia R. Fletcher, Eleven Nieces and Nephews, Twelve Great Nieces and Nephews, Many …
William Anthony “Tony” Fletcher, age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fletcher was born on April 30, 1955, in Valdosta, GA to Claude George Fletcher, Sr. and Susie Rebecca Rykard Fletcher. Survivors include: Wife, Mary Elizabeth Fletcher of Douglas, GA, Daughter, Sloane (Lee) Cliett, Daughter, Madelyn Rebecca Fletcher, Son, William Alexander (Brenna) Fletcher, Grandchildren, Valorie H. Cliett, Brayden L. Istre, Carlisle E. Cliett, Adrian L. Cliett, Jr (L.J.), William Alexander Fletcher, Jr., Olivia R. Fletcher, Eleven Nieces and Nephews, Twelve Great Nieces and Nephews, Many …
Gregory Michael Sims, age 70, of Douglas Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Mr. Sims was born on December 19, 1952 in Pensacola, FL to Dr. Hughes Melton Sims and Martha Dryden Sims. Survivors include; Mother: Martha Dryden Sims of Douglas, GA, Sister: Brenda Paulk (Doyle) of Ambrose, GA, Brother: Brent Sims of Hazlehurst, GA and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father: Dr. Hughes Melton Sims and Brother: Mel Sims. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. …
Gregory Michael Sims, age 70, of Douglas Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Mr. Sims was born on December 19, 1952 in Pensacola, FL to Dr. Hughes Melton Sims and Martha Dryden Sims. Survivors include; Mother: Martha Dryden Sims of Douglas, GA, Sister: Brenda Paulk (Doyle) of Ambrose, GA, Brother: Brent Sims of Hazlehurst, GA and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father: Dr. Hughes Melton Sims and Brother: Mel Sims. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. …
Johnny W. Harper, age 58, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Mr. Harper was born on November 22, 1964, in Coffee County, GA to Johnny Harper Jr. and Betty Jean Melton Harper. Survivors include: Brother: Bobby Harper and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at Sims Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 2:00PM at Franklin Holiness Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Gene Chaney officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: Brandon Singleton, Kevin Cromer, Dusty…
Johnny W. Harper, age 58, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Mr. Harper was born on November 22, 1964, in Coffee County, GA to Johnny Harper Jr. and Betty Jean Melton Harper. Survivors include: Brother: Bobby Harper and several Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM at Sims Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 2:00PM at Franklin Holiness Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Gene Chaney officiating. Active Pallbearers will be: Brandon Singleton, Kevin Cromer, Dusty…
In 2018, Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) made the initial commitment and charted a plan to provide top-notch oncology services for Douglas-Coffee County. Each year CRMC has committed additional resources and enhanced services to deliver on this goal. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, CRMC announced official unveiling and naming of the Hanna Family Cancer Center. The center is named in memory of the Hanna family’s beloved grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Hanna, who lived most of her adult life in Douglas. She was a leader in her church and the community during this time. She served as president…
In 2018, Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) made the initial commitment and charted a plan to provide top-notch oncology services for Douglas-Coffee County. Each year CRMC has committed additional resources and enhanced services to deliver on this goal. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, CRMC announced official unveiling and naming of the Hanna Family Cancer Center. The center is named in memory of the Hanna family’s beloved grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Hanna, who lived most of her adult life in Douglas. She was a leader in her church and the community during this time. She served as president…