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Reba P. Graves, age 92, of Millwood, Georgia, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. She was born January 20, 1930 in Stuart, FL to the late Simon Peter Smith and the late Elizabeth Rebecca Giddens Smith. Gone but never forgotten. She truly made a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She prayed and ministered to a lot of people. Her message to one and all was to prepare to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Survivors include: Sister:…

Jess Franklin Tanner, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Tanner was born on March 4, 1935, in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Ben Franklin Tanner and Lucille Gertrude Shaw Tanner. Survivors include: Son, Wade F. (Susan) Tanner of Axson, GA, Daughter, Laurie (Carlos) Ely of Douglas, GA, Step-daughter, Rebecca (Becky) Temple, Four Grandchildren, Madelyn Tanner, Jessa Tanner, Laura Curtis (Isaiah), Lesley Shook (Drew) and several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by: His Wife, June Elinor Gillis…

Mr. Jackey “Jack” Harper, age 71 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday morning, October 11, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harper was born August 3, 1951 to the late Fred William ”Dub” Harper and the late Inez Taylor Harper. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Johnny Harper and Tommy Harper and 2 Sisters: Joyce Hinton and Debra Williams. Mr. Harper, a native of Irwin County, GA, had worked with the Coffee County Fire Department, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and as an EMT for more than 20…

Mr. Lewis Wayne Fussell, age 78 of Douglas, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, October 9, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Mandy Lynn Fussell in Putney, GA. Mr. Fussell was born November 9, 1943 to the late Rev. Roscoe Fussell and the late Helen Louise Veal Fussell. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a sister: Martha Faye Fussell, a brother: Jimmy Raye Fussell and a niece: Selina Faulkner. Mr. Fussell, a native of Coffee County, was a former resident of Putney, GA . He proudly served his country…

Mrs. Linda Maude Lee, age 79 of Nicholls, GA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Lee was born August 20, 1943 to the late James Head and the late Frances Yeomans Head. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Joseph Wayne Lee; 1 Son: John C. Lee and 2 Brothers, Julian Head and Grady Head. Mrs. Lee was retired from the Coffee County Board of Education, where she had worked as a bus driver and a para-pro. She was…

Mr. Jack Edward Loftin, age 91 of Broxton, GA, passed away Monday evening, October 3, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Loftin was born August 17, 1931 to the late Weldon Loftin and the late Lelia Mae Cox Loftin. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 Children: Connie, Linda, Tina and Eddie; 5 Siblings: Mary Fralix, Mildren Koon, Tommy Loftin, Weldon Loftin and Olin Loftin; 1 Grandson: Teddy Stephens and 1 Granddaughter: Kailynn Harris: Mr. Loftin, a native of Morristown, TN, was a supervisor and repairman for Sears in…

The Georgia Department of Education released the official 2022 graduation rates, and both the state graduation rate and Coffee County Schools’ graduation rate were the highest ever recorded. Congratulations to the students, parents, administrators, faculty, staff, and the Coffee County community. For 2022, the State of Georgia had an 84.1% graduation rate. Coffee County Schools’ overall graduation rate was 92.6%. Coffee High School graduation rate was 94.2% and Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy was 96.9%. Coffee County Schools continues to strive to create a stronger community through an equitable and excellent education for every student,…

Coffee Regional Medical Center has recognized Tiffany Roe as the BEE Award recipient for the second quarter of 2022. Tiffany is a dedicated Patient Care Technician in our OR. Tiffany has had 4 nominations from CRMC staff members and patients for her consistent efforts to work hard and show care and compassion to her patients. A patient shared this, “She was a listening ear when I needed to vent and even cry. She made sure to come back and check on me even when I was no longer her patient. She went above and beyond to make sure…

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement is launching a Junk and Inoperable Vehicle Abatement Campaign in October. The goal of this campaign is to provide an incentive for citizens to properly dispose of vehicles. The City of Douglas Code Enforcement office wants citizens to know there are options for the disposal of junk cars or inoperable vehicles. Several businesses in the Douglas-Coffee County area accept and purchase vehicles for scrap metal providing you meet their criteria. Foskey’s Auto Parts— 2625 Willacoochee Hwy, Douglas, GA 31535. (912)384-4231 or (877)292-0269 Jewell Recycling—1262 Us Highway 221 N, Douglas, GA 31533. (912) 383-7187. …

The City of Douglas along with several community organizers will conduct the Taking Back Our Families and Community March on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The purpose of the march will be to bring awareness to drugs, gangs, and gun violence in our community. “We want to see everyone take part in this march for our community,” says March Organizer and City Commissioner Kentaiwon Durham. “We have to show unity in our community in order to combat the drug issues, gangs and gun violence that has occurred recently in our community. We have to take our community back!” …