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Mrs. Regina Hersey Williams, age 82, of Pearson, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born April 7, 1940 to the late Fisher Hersey and the late Levine Purvis Hersey. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Orrian Hersey and 2 sisters, Cherylene Batten and Liz Sapp. Mrs. Williams, a native of Coffee County, had lived in Atkinson County for many years. She was a homemaker and also had served along side of her husband in the ministry. She was a member of…

Ms. Deborah Kay Lott, age 69 of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Lott was born November 2, 1952 to the late Donnie B. Lott, Jr. and the late Katrina Walker Lott. Other than her parents Ms. Lott was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Wayne Johnson and Wayne Lott, and a brother Duran Lott. Ms. Lott, a native of Douglas, GA, was a retired RN, having worked for both Coffee Regional Medical Center and Vista Park. She was a member of Bushnell Chapel Church. Survivors include:…

Mr. Steve Allen Stewart, age 63 of Nicholls, GA passed away early Sunday afternoon Sunday, April 17, 2022 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Stewart was born January 2, 1959 to Vitus Lawrence Stewart and the late Allen Walker Stewart. Mr. Stewart, a native of Douglas, GA, had worked as an auto salesman for various car dealerships in the area. He was a member of Covenant Christian Church. Survivors include: His wife: Teresa Ogden Stewart of Nicholls, GA Children: Michelle Stewart Moore and husband Blake of Douglas, GAWalter Stewart…

Sherry Ann Griffin Stevens, age 77, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Stevens was born on April 20, 1945, in Coffee County, Georgia, to the late Hubert Lee Griffin and Dessie Maude Mullis Griffin. Survivors include: Son, Richard (Jeanna) Stevens of Ambrose, GA, Son, Michael Stevens of Ambrose, GA, Grandchildren, Matthew (Kristen) Stevens of West Mansfield, OH, Christopher Stevens of Marysville, OH, Brent Stevens of Douglas, GA, Brian Stevens of Douglas, GA. She was also survived by several Nieces and Nephews, and several great-grandchildren She was preceded…

Dorothy Mae Register, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Memorial University Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following a brief illness. Mrs. Register was born on April 17, 1953, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Dorsey Burch and Helen Roland Burch. Survivors include: Brother, Danny Burch of Douglas, GA, and Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father, Dorsey Burch; Mother; Helen Roland Burch; and her Husband; Wayne Register. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 4:00pm, at the Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Lonnie…

Ms. Junell Worth, age 86, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. Ms. Worth was born on May 12, 1935, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Tharpe Worth and Ava Lott Worth. She was been a teacher in Coffee County for 50 years having taught at the Hebron School, Satilla School, and Citizens Christian Academy. She loved teaching and would often incorporate her love for art into her classrooms. She had a love for her students that carried on through her entire life. She considered each child she taught one of her…

Jimmy Lynn Burch, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Burch was born on January 23, 1953, in Douglas, GA to the late Leon Burch and the late Aline Merritt Burch. He is survived by his Son; James Lawrence Burch of Montgomery, Texas, Brother; Wendell and wife Fran Burch of McKinney, TX, , Former Spouse; Brenda Hensley Burch Childers of Montgomery, Texas, and Niece and Nephew Becky and Brian Burch of McKinney, Texas. Jimmy attended South Georgia College and was also a musician throughout his life. He was a passionate pianist and…

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician technical certificate of credit on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. This certificate can be completed in only 10 weeks during this summer semester. The Automotive classes will be offered Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. New students are being accepted for Summer Semester, and classes begin on May 16. This certificate will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform basic automotive electrical procedures such as diagnosing electrical problems, test circuits, and using various diagnostic tools to find and repair wiring concerns. Graduates from this certificate program can get hired…

The City of Douglas Code Enforcement Division would like to remind individuals that a permit is required to have a yard sale within the city limits. Yard Sale Permits are $5.00 and can be obtained at the City of Douglas Customer Service office located at 800 S. Peterson Avenue. “With the spring weather, we are seeing an increased number of yard sales within the City of Douglas,” says Rodger Goddard, City Marshal. “We want to remind people to obtain a permit before hosting a yard or garage sale to avoid a citation.” The Code Enforcement Division is preparing…