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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…

Dana Diane Brantley Williams, age 61, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Mrs. Williams was born on June 20, 1961 in Douglas, GA to the late Tony Curtis Brantley and the late Pauline Yarberry. Survivors include; Husband: F. Michael Williams of Douglas, GA, Three Sons: Joshua M. (Renee) Williams of Axson, GA, Andrew J. (Lea) Williams of Alma, GA, Joel D. Williams of Douglas, GA, Daughter: Michelle (Matt) Gurley of Pearson, GA, Seven Grandchildren: Savannah Gurley, Madison Gurley, Bristol Williams, Payton Gurley, Oliver Williams, Ezra Williams, Maddie Williams, Two Sisters: Cindy (Sage) Barnwell of…

Bobby James Rish Jr., age 58, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Mr. Rish was born on October 30, 1963, in Douglas, GA to the late Bobby James Rish Sr. and Margaret (Peggy) Agnes McDade. Survivors include; Wife: Sheila Gail Rish of Douglas, Ga, Mother: Margaret (Peggy) Agnes McDade of Douglas, GA, Daughter: Abbey Gayle Rish (Justin Justice) of Douglas, GA, Son: Dylan Rish of Douglas, GA, Sister: Donna Rish of Lady Lake, FL, Brother: Stewart Rish of Douglas, Ga, Granddaughter: Tinsley Nicole Justice and several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death…

The Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park Committee is conducting a raffle fundraiser to assist with needs for the Veterans Park located at Douglas Municipal Airport. Each person who purchases a raffle ticket will be eligible for the chance to win a 65” Roku ONN. 4K QLED UHD Smart TV with frameless display (valued at $578.00), a $250.00 Gift Certificate to Coley Electric & Plumbing Supply, or a $100 Top Dollar Gun Shop Gift Certificate. “Funds are needed to assist with general upkeep of the park and for our various programs throughout the year,” says Veterans Park Chairman, Jeff Hennesy.…

Andrew Sawyer received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2022 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida. Andrew Sawyer is the Southeast District Area Pecan Agent. He is recognized for his outstanding leadership and professional accomplishments in Pecan and Forestry programming and research. Key efforts included landowner meetings for those affected by Hurricane Michael, Longleaf Production & Management Field Day, and Low-Input Pecan Variety Trials at the Vidalia Onion Research Farm. NACAA is a nation-wide professional Extension organization geared toward Extension Educators/Agents and other…

The Lady Trojans knocked off a couple of rivals last week with a 3-2 win over 7A Tift and an 11-0 win over region foe Ware, both at Faircloth Field. In the Tift game Erin Robinson got the win striking out 7 through 5 innings and Karlee Thomas picked up a save with 2 innings of work. Erin Robinson also had a pair of hits but the difference was a 3-run homer by freshman Karlee Thomas to seal it. Hannah Capps, Hanna Hutchison, Morgan Hodges, Kaci Thacker, and Imori Paulk also had a hit each. The…