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Mrs. Leslie Roberts, age 58 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Verdun, France on February 27, 1964, the daughter of Russell and Vicki Griffis Phillips. Mrs. Roberts made her home in Axson, where she took great pride in being a homemaker as she took care of and raised her family. She enjoyed going to the beach in St. Augustine, capturing memories and keeping a treasured record of those moments through her love of scrapbooking, and sharing these experiences and learning…
Mr. Henry Woodrow “Bud” Vickers, Jr, age 86, of Westminster, SC passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Pearson, Georgia, on February 18, 1936, Bud was the son of the late Henry Woodrow Vickers, Sr, and Hazel Estelle Cannon Vickers. He was a retired sawyer from Union Camp and was a United States Air Force veteran. Bud is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Juanita Crosby Vickers; children, Henry Woodrow Vickers, Bruce Wayne Vickers, Patricia Retina Gill, William David Coffey, Gecheshila Benita Alexander, Vicky Lynn Osborne,…
Mrs. Jannie Giddens, age 81 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Pearson, Ga. on August 26, 1940, the daughter of Joe and Mamie Mathews Crosby. Mrs. Giddens made her home here in Pearson where she took great pride in raising and providing for her family. She was employed with Cady Bag Co. for 15 years and was also a farmer and homemaker. Mrs. Giddens enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching the TV show,“Gunsmoke” but some of her favorite times, whether…
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the graveside service for Debra Ann Prescott Ansel, age 57, of Douglas, who passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Visitation will be 10 am to 10:30 am Thursday, August 11, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Thursday in the Royals Cemetery 5746 Sunnyside Church Road Pearson, Georgia 31642. Rev. Clyde Purvis will officiate. Mrs. Ansel was born in Douglas. She was the daughter of the late Lynnwood Sandford Prescott & Clara Bell Reliford Prescott and the wife of the late Richard Lee Ansel. …
Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Samuel Elisha Morales, age 6 months, of Douglas, who passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Visitation will be 6 pm to 8 pm Monday, August 08, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm, Tuesday in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Rev. Cliff Kirkland will officiate with burial in the Broxton Church of God Cemetery. Survivors include: Mother: Amber Morales of Douglas; Sisters: Leah Morales of McRae & Jayla Brewer of…
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Summer Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during Summer Semester 2022. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2022 from Atkinson and Coffee counties Atkinson: Melody Ledezma and Courtney Sutton Coffee: Sarah Davis, Coleman Harper, Erika Mendiola, Jace Nguyen, Amelia Pearce, Enda Prado, Shealyn Sommers, Maria Thompson, and Emily Waters…
Mr. John G. Proudfoot, age 81 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2022 at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA following a short illness. Mr. Proudfoot was born June 14, 1941 to the late John G. and Lucy Proudfoot. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Erica Heuser Proudfoot and a brother, William Proudfoot. Mr. Proudfoot, a native of Byram, CT, had worked and retired from New England Molds. Survivors include: His wife: Naomi Walker of Douglas, GA Son: Chris Proudfoot of Wichita, KS …
Mrs. Vonice Courson Mobley, age 91 of Douglas, GA passed away at home in Coffee County, GA on August 13, 2022. She was born May 23, 1931 to the late Clera Courson and the late Lila Mae Peterson Courson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death her husband Alex Mobley, 1 brother: Danny Courson and 1 sister: Vivian Courson. Mrs. Mobley, a native of Coffee County, was married Alex Mobley on August 17, 1946 in Broxton, GA. They were married for almost 76 years. Alex passed away February 10, 2022. Survivors include: …
Mr. Elmer Jackson Miller, Sr., age 79 of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, August 12, 2022 at his residence following an unexpected illness. Mr. Miller was born May 25, 1943 to the late Lawton Miller and the late Emma Sims Miller. Other than his parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Fay Miller; 3 Siblings: J. W. Miller, Eunice West and Oleatha Miller. Mr. Miller, a native of Broxton, GA, was retired from City of Douglas Sanitation Department after driving the garbage truck for many years. He was a member of Fales Pentecostal Church.. …
Mr. Herbert Joiner, age 78 of Rockledge, FL formerly of Coffee County, passed away late Tuesday night, August 9, 2022 at Viera Hospital in Melbourne, FL. Mr. Joiner was born March 19, 1944 to the late Love Joiner and the late Virue Sears Joiner. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Joiner; 1 Great Granddaughter: Sadie Hutto, 6 Siblings: Hiram Joiner, Albert Joiner, Roy Joiner, David Joiner, Ruby Wielgus and E. L. Joiner. Mr. Joiner, a native of Coffee County, was a truck driver for many years with Douglas Propane Gas. …