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Mr. Taze Manuel Latham, age 81 of Douglas, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Latham was born March 7, 1941 to the late Joseph Latham and the late Eula Rainwater Latham. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Taze Latham, 3 Brothers: Billy Latham, Harold Latham and Timmy Latham, 1 Sister: Amelia Campbell and 1 Grandchild: Erika Hayes. Mr. Latham, a native of Fulton County, was a plumber for many years with Stasco Plumbing. He was a veteran of the United States…

Mr. Christopher Andrew Jewell, age 38 of Willacoochee, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Christopher Andrew Jewell was born December 9, 1983 to Margie Cribbs Jewell Moore and the late Ronnie Jewell. Mr. Jewell, a native of Atkinson County, was self employed in general labor. He was of the Missionary Baptist faith. Survivors include: His Mother: Margie Cribbs Jewell Moore of Willacoochee, GA His Step-Father: Marty Moore of Willacoochee, GA 1 Sister: Melissa Selph and husband Dylan of Broxton, GA …

Mr. Richard Collier Boggan, age 71 of Douglas, GA passed away late Wednesday night, July 6, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Boggan was born June 24, 1951 to the late Collier Brown Boggan and the late Margie Lee Fussell Boggan. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Carlton Boggan. Mr. Boggan, a native of Coffee County, had been a truck driver for many years with Douglas Asphalt. He attended Mt. Union Primitive Baptist Church near Ambrose. Survivors include: 3 Children: Pamela Talkington and husband…

Charlie Benjamin “Ben” Wilson, 80, of Douglas, GA left this world for his eternal home July 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister (Barbara Jean Cox). Ben was born October 1, 1941 at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA, the son of Julian Howard Wilson and Eloise Davis Wilson. Ben assumed a leadership role in his family at a very early age (13), when he lost his father. He worked several odd jobs while in school, and he graduated from Lithonia High School in 1959. He was…

Jennifer Marie Lewis, age 55, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Lewis was born on June 4, 1967, in Douglas, GA to the late Gordon Lewis Jr and the late Mary Magdaline Morgan Lewis. Survivors include: Two sons: Ashley Lewis of Nicholls, GA and Joseph Jewell of Savannah, GA. Three Grandchildren: Skyler Lewis, Madison Lewis and Hunter Lewis. Three Sisters: Vicki Lewis of West Green, GA, Sharon Lewis of Douglas, GA and Shirley Stone of West Green, GA. Brother: Gordon (Bridgette) D. Lewis of Douglas, GA. Three Step-children:…

Sylvia W. Kirkland, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kirkland was born on November 1, 1938, in Nicholls, GA to the late James Middleton Williams and the late Hallie Clements Williams. Sylvia was a force of nature. She loved her family and friends fiercely. Much of her career was dedicated to the care and education of children. Her wisdom and direction will be missed. Survivors include: Husband: Billy Kirkland of Douglas, GA, Son: Bill Kirkland of Nicholls, GA, Daughter, Leigh Ann (Ronald) Taylor of Ambrose,…

Eunice Oneta Wyatt, age 92, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Mrs. Wyatt was born on February 1, 1930 in Muscogee Co. Ga to the late Edward Turner Dunn and the late Myrtle Harris. Survivors include; Two Sons: Bryan (Lori) Wyatt of Douglas, Ga and John (Erika) Wyatt of Cairo, Ga. One Daughter: Martha (Thomas) Wyatt-Mitchell of Orlando, Fl. One Sister in law: Vernon Dunn of Merritt Island, Fl. Six Grandchildren: Victor (Kimberly) J. Wyatt, Conner Wyatt, Jack Wyatt, Ronnie Lozell, Natalie Wyatt, May Bermudez and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wyatt was preceded…

Judith Ann Carter Sapp, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sapp was born on February 21, 1939, to the late Owen C. Carter and the late Julia Ramsey Carter. Survivors include: Son: Steve (Denise) Sapp of Douglas, GA. Granddaughter: Shannon (Devin) Foldy of Newnan, GA. Three Great Grandchildren: London Foldy, Charlotte Foldy and Rawlins Foldy. Sister: Betty Sue (Troy) Mattox of Blackshear, GA. Five Nieces: Lindsey Wilcox Brown, Rhonda Sapp, Donia Padgett, Yvette Cauley, and Dynette. Three Nephews: Gentry Mattox, Casey Mattox, and Wally Sapp. She was…

For the 17th consecutive year, a group of servant-oriented teenagers, young adults, and their leaders witnessed in our community to their Lord’s command to “love another” and “serve another”. Camp One Fifty-One (COFO) as it is known, is based on the motto of “one week of intense service” followed by “fifty-one weeks of service and love to our fellow man” The camp, ably led by Pastor Chris Calhoun of Douglas St. Mark United Methodist Church, was founded after Chris and others supported a working and loving camp in South Carolina twenty years ago known…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recognized the outgoing Board of Directors at the July Board meeting. The following board members who fulfilled their terms are F. Stephen Sumner, Berrien County, November 2014 – March 2022; Chase Daughtrey, Cook County, July 2016 – June 2022; Col. Ronald Mitchell, Cook County, July 2013 – June 2022; Steve Sirmans, Atkinson County, July 2013 – June 2022; Andi McWhorter, Irwin County, July 2013 – June 2022; and Jennifer Powell, Lowndes County, July 2013 – June 2022. Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements recognized these board members and thanked them for their service to the students, college,…