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Film producer and Coffee County native Sidney Bryant returned to Douglas to shoot the company’s fourth feature film “Grace to Forgive” July 11-18, 2022. The film’s premiere will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Coffee High School Performing Arts Center. Compelling Pictures, formerly known as Sidney Bryant Films, has been producing short films and feature films since early 2010, and now 10 years later, they are bringing back stars from all their previous bodies of work to produce a powerful film entitled “Grace to Forgive,” a story inspired by several real life events including the…

Two people have been charged with aggravated assault following a firearms-related incident that occurred in the Baymeadows subdivision Saturday night. Detectives with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in the subdivision on Sept. 3 in reference to a report of gunshots being fired. It was later determined that several homes had been struck with gunfire during the incident. Officers discovered that an individual identified as Parker Lee Hines arrived at the location in a vehicle occupied by three other males. Hines engaged in an altercation at the location with an individual identified as Devon James…

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…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the memorial service for Jack Ellis, age 80, of Douglas, who passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Visitation and memorial services will begin at 6:00 PM Friday, September 2, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services 2760 US Hwy 441 S, Douglas, Ga. 31535. Mr. Ellis was born in Elkton, Maryland. He was the son of the late Harvey Ellis & Verna Moyer Ellis and was preceded in death by a sister: Cheryl English. Survivors include: Wife: Jean Kitchens Ellis of Douglas; Daughters: Karla Douglas (Kevin) of Douglas,…

Mr. Jimmy Dale Cribb, age 90 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Bill Cribb and wife, Jennifer of Valdosta, Ga. 3 Daughters: Dale Cofield and husband, Ronnie of Valdosta, Ga. Pat Brown and husband, Greg of Valdosta, Ga. Robin Cassotta of Lake Park, Ga. Special Friend and Caregiver: Patsy Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. 9 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, along with several other nieces, nephews and relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Cribb will be…

Ms. Rebecca A. Wind, age 77 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at her home in Pearson, Ga. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Sheri Turk and husband Steven of Pearson, Ga. Julie Batten of Valdosta, Ga. Brother: Robert E. “Bob” Wind, Jr. of Cairo, Ga. Several other relatives also survive. Memorial services for Ms. Wind will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Pearson Church (54 Roberts Ave. East Pearson, Ga. 31642) with Bro. Gary Griffin officiating. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson is…

Mr. Emmanuel Tanner, Sr., age 59 of Axson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness. He was born,August 21, 1963, in Douglas, Ga., son of Mr. Manning W. and Charlene Williams Tanner. Mr. Tanner was a heavy equipment operator, as well as Assistant Supervisor with the Atkinson County Road Department, who worked hard all his life and took great pride in providing for his family. Mr. Tanner enjoyed fishing, singing, and playing the guitar, anything as long as he was spending time and making memories with his…

Mr. Jesse Lehi White, age 90 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Baptist Village in Waycross, Ga., following an extended illness. He was born in Coffee County, Ga. on July 24, 1932, the son of John Glenn and Allie Wilson White. Mr. Lehi made his home in Pearson, where he, along with his wife, Billie, raised their family. He was a farmer who worked hard all his life and took great pride and joy in providing and taking care of his family. Mr. Lehi enjoyed going to bluegrass festivals, hound and fox…

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Cecile Burcham Taylor, age 65 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 27, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Becky was born April 27, 1957 to the late N. C. Burcham and the late Velma Bytherine Knight Burcham. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 Siblings: Robby Burcham, Roy Burcham and Delora Headley: 1 Special Friend: Geneva Carter. Mrs. Taylor, a native of Douglas, GA, had been a Department Manager for Walmart for 26 years before retiring. She had attended Douglas Christian Fellowship and was a member of…

Mrs. Gwinnett Merritt Bracewell, age 76 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday morning, August 27, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Bracewell was born March 6, 1946 to the late Riley Arthur Merritt and the late Stella Tucker Merritt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Gene Merritt. Mrs. Bracewell, a native of Coffee County, had retired from the Coffee County Board of Education Food Services. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include: Her Husband: James I. Bracewell of Douglas, GA …