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Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has joined other area hospitals, healthcare organizations, and the LifeLink Foundation to create a donation-friendly community through the Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. This national initiative is sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative challenges healthcare organizations to educate employees, patients, visitors, and the community about the crucial need for organ, eye, and tissue donation and give them opportunities to sign up as donors. Through this campaign, more than 443,000 people have added their names to state registries. In honor of…

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Barrineau, age 94 of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, April 1, 2022 at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Barrineau was born April 25, 1927 to the late Marcus D. Norris and the late Alta Moore Norris. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles “Pete” Barrineau, 1 Brother: Marcus D. Norris, Jr.; 2 Sisters: Wilda Corbett and Jerri Massey, 1 Son: Marshall “Butch” Sears and 1 Great Grandson: Drayden Sears. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Cynthia Pridgen of Douglas, GA …

Mrs. Phyllis Holton Vaughn, age 78 of Broxton, GA, passed away Thursday morning, March 31, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Vaughn was born March 16, 1944 to the late John Ledley Holton and the late Pauline Mildred Lott Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel C. Vaughn, Sr. ; 3 children: Janet Maria Harper, Daniel C. Vaughn, Jr. and Cathy Teresa Vaughn, 1 Sister: Nancy Minix and 1 Brother: Alan Wayne Sonberg. Mrs. Vaughn, a native of Duval County, FL, had retired after many years working…

Mr. Vernon Medford Hurst, age 87 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hurst was born October 23, 1934 to the late Lawrence Hurst and the late Ada Loyd Hurst. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pippin Hurst and 10 Siblings. Mr. Hurst, a native of Ochlocknee, GA, was a retired USDA Food Inspector with the federal government. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include: …

Enrique Lopez, age 37, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 following a brief illness. Mr. Lopez was born on August 15, 1984, in Mexico City, Mexico to Lillia Garcia and Humberto Lopez. Survivors include: His Wife; Michaela Lopez of Cleveland, TN, Three Daughters; Liebe Carmona Lopez, Malina Carmona Lopez, Esperanza Carmona Lopez, Four Sons; Angel Carmona Lopez, Daniel V. Lopez, Dominic G. Lopez, Alejandro Lopez, His Parents; Lillia Garcia and Humberto Lopez of Cleveland, TN, One Brother; Miguel Lopez of Lawrenceville, GA, One Sister; Dennis Lopez of Buford, GA, and a soon to be…

Russell Lanier Metts, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Metts was born on December 11, 1943 in Douglas, GA to the late Russell Metts and Doris English Metts. Survivors include: Daughter; Rhonda (Rickey ) Dorsey of Douglas, GA, Daughter, Renee M. (Terry) Roberson of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren, Clayton Roberson, Russ Roberson, Cole Dorsey, Allison Dorsey, Brother, Darrell (Becky) Metts of Willacoochee, GA, Sister, Brenda (Emmett) Hampton of Ambrose, GA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: His Wife, Joann Spivey Metts, Father,…

The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Opticianry Program has accepted a donation of over 300 eyeglass frames from South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners of Valdosta. The college will use the eyeglass frames to teach students how they will recommend and select frames as licensed opticians in the workforce. Wiregrass Opticianry Program Coordinator and Instructor Lisa Griffin shared, “South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners is a long-time supporter of Wiregrass’ Opticianry program and we appreciate their commitment to the Opticianry program and students. They are a valuable partner.” The Opticianry program prepares students to understand eye anatomy, eyewear fabrication, lens and frame…

Come October, there will be lights, cameras, and lots of action in Coffee County. Electric Studios, one of the most prolific adult film studios, has chosen Coffee County as the site for its latest film, a supernatural crime thriller titled “Next of Skin.” The plot, which is always vitally important to any adult film, centers around main character Hammer Scorpio’s unique quest to rid a small rural town of drugs and violence using the most powerful crime-fighting tool in the universe, which only he possesses. Scorpio, a retired Navy SEAL, has fallen on hard times and lost…

The Coffee County School System is pleased to announce that Steve Wight has been named Athletic Director and Grady Hart has been named Assistant Athletic Director for Coffee High School. Steve Wight earned a Bachelor of Education in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia in 1982 and a Master of Education in Health and Physical Education from Valdosta State University in 1991. Coach Wight has been a part of Coffee High Athletics for 40 years, joining the staff in the fall of 1982. Over the years he has served in a number of roles, including…

Thomas University alumna Penny Griffin Gaskins of Willacoochee recently took the reign Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society as the organization’s national president for the 2022-2024 term. Alpha Sigma Lambda is the honor society for non-traditional students that partners with colleges and universities to celebrate the scholarship and leadership of adult students in higher education. “It is truly an honor to be elected as president of such a prestigious society that understands the importance of an adult learner and what a difference education can make in their lives and their communities,” Gaskins said. “Adult learners overcome many hurdles as…