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Mr. James Y. “J. Y.” Day, Jr. age 85 of Douglas, GA passed away early Monday morning, April 11, 2022 at Lakeside Senior Care following an extended illness. Mr. Day was born July 3, 1936 to the late James Y. Day, Sr. and the late Geanie Jowers Day. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 Brothers: Elmer Day, Tully Day and Jeray Day; and 2 Sisters: Geraldine Moore and Floye Vickers. Mr. Day, a native of Coffee County, was a retired self-employed diesel mechanic. He attended Sanctuary on Waldroup Avenue. He was also a…

Mr. Kelly Adam Chaney, age 58 of Douglas, GA passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack while performing his job as a truck driver for ML Trucking on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Newnan, GA. Mr. Chaney was born May 22, 1963, in Jacksonville, FL. Kelly loved his family dearly, as well as being a lifetime fisherman. In fact, after a motorcycle accident, he would have his mother drop him off at the fishing hole with his leg still mending from surgery. He would gladly take anybody or go without anybody, as long as he was fishing.…

Mr. Joe Ben Corbitt, age 76 of Douglas, passed away Saturday evening, April 9, 2022 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Corbitt was born September 2, 1945 to the late Wilbur Corbitt and the late Elsie Barnes Corbitt. Mr. Corbitt, a native of Coffee County, GA, had been a self-employed truck driver for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Corbitt was of the Baptist faith, however he attended Southview Church of God. Survivors include: 2 Cousins: Pam Barnes Smith of Ambrose, GABobby…

Mr. Tommy Edward Anderson, age 83 of Nicholls, GA, passed away late Friday afternoon, April 8, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Anderson was born July 7, 1938 to the late Archie Anderson and the late Mattie Hutchison Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a retired employee of Fleetwood Industries. He was also a United States Navy veteran. Mr. Anderson was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. Survivors include: His wife: Mollie Hersey Anderson of Nicholls, GA 2 Sons: Kenny Anderson and wife Latrelle of Douglas, GADanny Anderson and wife…

Susie Oweeda Moore, age 87, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Moore was born on May 24, 1934, in Appling County to Harville Ellis Hattaway and Lizzie Rebecca Hart. Survivors include: Daughter: Wanda (Wayne) Shook of Nicholls, GA, Son: Jimmy (Grace) Moore of Wrightsville, GA, Sister: Margie (Emmett) Griffin of Bartow, FL, Brother: Donnie (Dorothy) Hattaway of Brunswick, GA, Seven Grandchildren: Shane (Brittany) Shook of Douglas, GA, Shannon (Kelly) Shook, Daniel (Mollie) Moore of Georgetown, KY, Louisa (Chris) Moore Goodwill of Douglas, GA, Drew…

Shirley F. Kight, age 85, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at home following an extended illness. Mrs. Kight was born on August 31, 1936, in Ocilla, GA to Elijah Fussell and Jessie Williams Fussell. Survivors include: Daughter: Pam Turk and Fiance Jeff Stalvey of Ambrose, GA, Grandson: Jay Turk of Ambrose, GA, Grandson: Elijah Turk of Ambrose, GA, Sister-in-Law: Lureen Fussell of Ambrose, GA, Nieces and Nephews: Linda Strandridge, Marie McKinnon and Clinton, Gary and Robin Vickers, Lamar and Sandra Fussell, Twyla and David Carter, Tanetta and Roger Blanton. Preceded in death by: Husband:…

Barbara Ward, age 81, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation, following an extended illness. Mrs. Ward was born on May 14, 1940, in Coffee County, Ga to James W. Graham and Alma Palmer Graham. Survivors include: Her Son: Jimmy Crews, Sister: Gloria Gillis, Special friends and caretakers: Lynn Pelham, Wanda Pelham and Three grandchildren. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by: Husband: Bobby Ward, Two Sons: Vance Crews, and David Crews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral…

Elise Marie Harrell Leverette, age 86, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at The Landings in Douglas, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Leverette was born on December 2, 1935 in Dodge County, Georgia to the late Clark Harrell and Maggie Christine Sanford Harrell. Survivors include: One Daughter; Bobbie Denise Paulk (Dan) of Ambrose, GA, Two Sons; Felton Clark Leverette (Dinah) of Ambrose, GA, Britt Leverette (Edy) of Willacoochee, GA, Two Sisters; Sara Ann Walker of Alma, GA, Patricia Harrell Holland of Savannah, GA, 11 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; and one Great Great Grandchild.…

John L. Porter, age 83, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia following an extended illness. Mr. Porter was born on December 6, 1938, in Douglas, GA to the late David Hamilton “Doc” Porter and the late Ava Smith Porter. Survivors include: Daughter, Marlene Porter of Deland, FL, Sister, Geneva Mobley of Broxton, GA, Sister, Bonnie (James) Brown of Broxton, GA, Grandchildren, John Adam Porter of Broxton, GA, Maggie Dickerson of Douglas, GA, and Niece, Angelina Koster of Broxton, GA. Preceded by: Father, David Hamilton “Doc” Porter; Mother, Ava Smith Porter. The family will…

Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Julian Cunningham as the new Vice President of CRH Physician Practices & Orthopedic Surgeons of Georgia. Julian brings a rich background in medical group management, most recently serving as the Clinic Operations Director at AdventHealth Manchester in Manchester, Kentucky. “We are happy to have someone of Julian’s caliber join our growing team,” said Vicki Lewis, President & CEO of CRMC. “He will take the lead in implementing our strategic plans for the continued growth and expansion of our more than 20 physician practice sites.” Julian will be a member of the senior…