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Mr. Barry Keith Story, 58 of Douglas, passed away May 31, 2022 at Coffee Regional Center. He was born February 16,1964, to the late Dannie A. Story Jr. and the late Audrey Jean Sherrod. Mr. Story is survived by his sister: Beverly Garner, Nicholls, GA. Visitation for Mr. Story will be held Thursday June 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Graveside services for Mr. Story will be held Friday June 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Douglas City Cemetery Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Little Miss Nylah Talia Jewell, age 2 months and 13 days, of Douglas, passed away May 25, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born March 12, 2022, to Violeta Franisca Reynoso and Taylor Sage Jewell. Miss Jewell is survived by her parents: Violetta Reynoso and Taylor Jewell. Sister: Zendaya Jewell, Grandma: Tina Reliford, Brittany Morgan, Granny Jean, Papa: David Jewell, Corey Phillips, Chris Smith, Aunts: Macy Morgan, Madison Reliford, Sabrina Wilkerson, Uncles: Andrew Jewell, Hunter King, Keegan Jewell. Visitation for Miss Jewell will be held Wednesday June 1, 2022 starting at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services…

Mr. Harley Gillespie, 82 of Douglas, GA. passed away May 24, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born September 9,1939 , to the late Thomas Henry Gillespie and the late Theris Vickers Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie is survived by four daughters: Glenda Velarde, Douglas, GA. Cynthia Jewell, Douglas, GA. Wanda Hollinger, Douglas, GA. And Eva Weldon, Millwood, GA. Also two Sister in Laws: Myrtle Adams and Mary Lou Gillespie. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his wife: Lou Morgan Gillespie. Visitation for Mr. Gillespie with be held Friday, May…

Mr. Roger Lee Vincent, Sr., age 73 of Douglas, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Vincent was born June 24, 1948 to the late Harvey L. Vincent, Sr. and the late Vivian Lavenia Butler Vincent Walker. Mr. Vincent, a native of Bacon County, had lived in Coffee County since 1965. He was retired from Vincent Electric Service and Repairs. Survivors include: His wife: Donna Carter Vincent of Douglas, GA Daughter: Pamela Marie Vincent of Douglas, GA Son: Roger L. Vincent, Jr.…

Rev. Joseph B. Vaughn, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Vaughn was born on December 15, 1946, in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Marven Vaughn and the late Hester Harper Vaughn. Joe gave his heart to the Lord when he was twelve years old. He began preaching at the early age of sixteen. He pastored his first church in October 1966. Joe also attended Emmanuel College and South Georgia College. He graduated from New Life Bible College in Cleveland, Tennessee. During his lifetime, he served several churches…

Wanda Shook Grantham, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Batten was born on September 6, 1955, in Douglas, GA to Usco Carter Shook and Myrtle Hall Shook. Survivors include: Son, Chris (Liz) Grantham of Douglas, GA, Brother, Wayne (Wanda) Shook of Douglas, GA, Three Grandchildren, Neely Grantham, Ivey Grantham, Chapel Grantham, and several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends. She was preceded in death by: Husband, Tommy Grantham; Father, Usco Carter Shook; Mother, Myrtle Hall Shook; Three Brothers, Gerald Shook, Wendell` Shook, and William Shook.…

Julia Ann “Judie” O’Steen, age 68, of Willacoochee, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. O’Steen was born on March 13, 1954, in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Garland E. Meeks and Bobbie Jean Chaffin Meeks. Survivors include: Her Husband; Mike O’Steen of Willacoochee, GA, One Son; Johnathan O’Steen (Sarah) of Douglas, GA, Three Brothers; Grady Meeks (Jan) of Douglas, GA, Al Meeks of Dublin, GA, Jerry Meeks (Debbie) of Pearson, GA, and One Granddaughter; Elana O’Steen. Mrs. O’Steen was preceded in death by her parents, Garland E. Meeks…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) announces the following recent drug-related arrests for the month of May. May 2 – The CCDU located a wanted person, Octavio Ruiz, in the Oak Park Community. Ruiz was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear for a prior possession of methamphetamine case. May 3 – A residential search was conducted at a home on Red Clay Rd. As a result of the search, suspected drugs were located. Shawn Britton, Kiala Murray, and Stefanie Adams were all charged with possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of…

The Coffee County Board of Education named three new administrators for next school year during its regular March meeting. Wendy Jowers, the current principal of Westside Elementary School, was named Director of Literacy for the school district. Benita Lott, the current district Instructional Technology Coordinator, was named Director of Personnel and Public Relations. Grady Hart will be returning to Coffee County next year to serve as Assistant Principal and Assistant Athletic Director at Coffee High School.

The new Johnson Aquatic Center is now open. The Parks and Recreation Department has worked on a schedule that will allow for two sessions for Open Swim. Admission to the pool/splash pad area during open swim will be $5 per person per session. Open Swim Session 1 will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:15pm. Session 2 for Open Swim will be Mondays and Wednesdays 3:15pm – 5:00pm and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3:45pm – 6:00pm. Admission to the pool/splash pad area…