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Mr. Richard B. Hancock, age 88 of Wilmington, NC passed away early Saturday morning, September 24, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington, NC following an extended illness. Mr. Hancock was born February 18 1934 to the late Hiram Hancocck and the late Cora Minchew Hancock. The following is a tribute of personal memories written by Mary Ann Griffin for her father. My brother and sisters and I have had a great Dad for our 60+++ years. He was always our protector, provider, teacher and our inspiration of what to be in our own…

Gerald Ashley Vickers, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Mr. Vickers was born on January 2, 1939, in Willacoochee, GA to the late Jack David Vickers and the late Mary Margaret Faircloth Vickers. Survivors include: Wife: Frances Lott Vickers of Willacoochee, GA, Daughter: Sylvia Ann (Roy) McWilliams of Ty Ty, GA, Son: Ashley Glynn (Christie) Vickers of Tifton, GA, Brother: Jack Robert Vickers of Douglas, GA, Sister: Mary Joyce Grisson of St. Augustine, FL, Two Step Sons: Robert (Twyla) McClendon of Douglas, GA and Ronny (Virginia) McClendon of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren: Henry McWilliams,…

Robert Eugene Sengel, age 89, of Ocilla, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Mr. Sengel was born on March 24, 1933. Survivors include: Special Friend: Ada Lemmond Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 11:00AM at Roberts Cemetery with Glen Sharp officiating. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Martha Lois Deaton Mobley, age 76, of Abbeville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Mrs. Mobley was born on April 25, 1946, in Lamar County, GA to the late Homer Deaton and the late Gladys Burch Deaton. Survivors include: Two Sons: Wiley (Veronica ) Mobley of Griffin, GA and Kyle Mobley, Brother: William Deaton of Pearson, GA, Sister: Azalee Corbett of Douglas, GA, Five Grandchildren: Vanessa Hawk, Joel Mobley, Billy Joe Mobley II, Joey Mobley and Jenni Mobley, Four Great Grandchildren: Natalie Hawk, Cailey Hawk, Genevieve Mobley and Ryan Mobley. She was preceded in death by:…

The National Hurricane Center is predicting the possibility of 4-6 inches of rain with winds of 25-40 mph between Wednesday beginning at 8 PM through early Sunday morning. The degree of weather Douglas and Coffee County will receive depends on the path that Hurricane Ian takes and is subject to change. Currently, the path is showing that the hurricane has shifted the storm further to the east of Douglas-Coffee County. As the storm makes it way to our area, the City of Douglas is taking precautionary measures to prepare for the storm. At this time, the Red Cross…

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced that his office is replacing the election equipment in Coffee County following the unauthorized access to the equipment that former Coffee County election officials allowed in violation of Georgia law. “To allay the fears being stoked by perennial election deniers and conspiracy theorists, we’re replacing Coffee County’s election machines,” said Raffensperger. “The investigation into the former Coffee County election officials who allowed the unauthorized access continues, and anyone who broke the law should be punished to its full extent. But the current election officials in Coffee County have to move…

The Douglas Fire Department (DFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. “It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the smoke alarm sounds. Given that every home is different,…

Mr. Silvano Escuadra-Jaimes, age 60 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home following a brief illness. Born February 10, 1962, in El-Sauz, Estado-De, Mexico, Mr. Jaimes was the son of Leonardo Jaimes and Lorenza Jamies-Escuadra. He had made his home in Pearson for the past 20 years and was a self-employed farmer. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ruben Jaimes and Serafico Jaimes, and by his stepfather, Victor Morales. Survivors include: Brothers: …

Mr. Michael Lloyd Davis, age 53 of Douglas, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2022 at his residence from a sudden unexpected death. Mr. Davis was born July 17, 1969 to the late Cecil Lloyd Davis and the late Millie Faye Broxton Davis. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Billy Joe Davis. Survivors include: His wife: Kimberly Yvonne Hunter Davis of Douglas, GA Nephew: Daniel Davis of Brandon, FL Niece: Amanda Jones of Plant City, FL A number of cousins and many friends …

Mrs. Karen Louise Cakora Kilgore, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Kilgore was born February 12, 1945 to the late Charles Joseph Cakora, Jr. and the late Dorothy Margaret Schultz Cakora. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jennifer Cakora. Mrs. Kilgore was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed with Eastman Kodak in Atlanta for a number of years and also with Winn Dixie for 10 years and a pharmacy for another 10 years. She was of…