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The Lady Trojans sit atop the region standings after picking up a pair of region wins on the road this week. They split at Greenbrier and notched a mercy rule win at Jenkins. In game 1 Erin Robinson continued to dominate in the circle going 10 innings and striking out 13 hitters in the shutout. Coffee won 1-0 as senior Imani Paulk drove in the game winner in the 10th with 2 outs, sending Hannah Capps home. Paulk added another hit in the game and Hanna Hutchison, Morgan Adams, and Imori Paulk all had 2 hits for the Lady…

Mr. Lewis Elvin Guthrie Bowen, age 88 of Douglas, Ga., formerly of Atkinson County, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Vista Park following an extended illness. He was born August 29, 1934, in Atkinson County, son of Mrs. Nellie Bowen Guthrie. He made a life here in Atkinson County, where he raised his family and took great pride in caring for and providing for them as a farmer with Smith Farms. Mr. Guthrie-Bowen enjoyed working, being in the outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death, along with his parents, by his grandson. …

Mrs. Diane Yawn Scarborough of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband: Gary L. Scarborough of Willacoochee, Ga. Mother: Glenda Futch Yawn of Willacoochee, Ga. Daughter: Brandy Clement Cribb and husband Ryan of Willacoochee, Ga. 2 Sons: Stan Clement and wife Amanda of Willacoochee, Ga. Daniel Clement and wife Cassie of Willacoochee, Ga. Brother: Billy Robert Yawn, Jr. of Willacoochee, Ga. 12 Grandchildren and several other relatives also survive. Funeral…

Mrs. Tabitha Aletha Peeples, age 37 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her home, following a brief illness. She was born April 20, 1985, in El Paso, Texas, daughter of Michael Lloyd and Francis Beth Wright Williams. Moving from Texas as a baby, Tabitha grew up and made her home here in Pearson, where she took great pride as a homemaker while caring for and raising her family. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, being with her pets, and most of all, she loved spending time and making memories with her family. Tabitha was…

Mrs. Dorothy Matilda Bryant Taft, age 93 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her daughter’s home following an extended illness. She was born in Coffee County, Ga., on July 6, 1929, the daughter of C.C. and Rebecca Vickers Bryant. Mrs. Taft made her home in the Kirkland area of Atkinson County for many years, where she took great pride in being a homemaker, caring for and raising her family. She enjoyed many things in life, like arts and crafts, and fishing, but her most joyful times were those spent making memories with her family,…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Ted Jefferson Cothern, age 74, of Hazlehurst, who passed away Thursday, August 30, 2022. Visitation and memorial services will begin at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 583 Nina Gay Road Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539. Mr. Cothern was born in Alma, Georgia. He was the son of the late Ottis Cothern & Hattie Bell Taylor Cothern. Mr. Cothern was a retired millwright worker. Survivors include: Wife: Gayle Cothern of Hazlehurst; Daughter: Gina Anderson of Waycross; Sons: Rodney Cothern of Alma & Brandon Cothern of Hazlehurst; Brothers:…

Mr. William Harold “Bill” Howard, Jr. age 68 of Douglas, GA passed away late Sunday night, September 11, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mr. Howard was born July 16, 1954 to Gertrude Ogle Howard and the late William Harold Howard, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ann Howard. Mr. Howard was born in Rantoul, IL He was self-employed for many years as an electrician. Mr. Howard was a veteran of the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force, he resided in many places around the…

Mrs. Betty Ruth Grantham Whitley, age 85 of Douglas, GA passed away Friday morning, September 9, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Whitley was born March 22, 1937 to the late Cecil Jack Grantham, Sr. and the late Doris Carter Grantham. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Edward Whitley; 1 daughter, Brenda Horton and 3 Siblings; Josephine Thurman, Jenny Harkleroad and Bobby Grantham. Mrs. Whitley, a native of Coffee County, had served as a Sunday School teacher at First Assembly of God for over 50 years and as…

Martha Hoag Chance, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Mrs. Chance was born on January 22, 1958, in Pennsylvania to the late Harold Bert Hoag and the late Katherine Marie Blount Hoag. Survivors include; Daughter: Chasity (Patrick) Dowling of Douglas, GA, Two Sons: Casem Robert Chance, Donnie Griffin of Douglas, GA, Brother: Gerald (Wendy) Hoag of New York, Two Sisters: Dorthey (Shag) Lunger of Pennsylvania, Mary (Eric) Lancaster of Rockholds, KY, Barbara Kirkland of Kentucky, Eight Grandchildren: Annalee Griffin, Gage Griffin, Ethan Griffin, Railee Griffin, Gavin Dowling, Candice Lee Kirkland, Chris Kirkland,…

Kenneth Eddie Vickers, age 70, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Mr. Vickers was born on July 26, 1952 in Coffee County, GA to the late Grady Vickers and the late Bertha Ruth White Vickers. Survivors include; Two Sisters: Judy V. (George) Paulk of Douglas, GA, Beverly Duncan of Jacksonville, FL and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by; Two Brothers: Ronald Vickers, Donald Vickers, Sister: Norma Kay Dockery, Father: Grady Vickers and Mother: Bertha Ruth White Vickers. The family will receive friends Monday, September 12, 2022 from 12:00PM…