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Mr. William Harrison “Billy” Foskey, Jr., age 78 of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, March 4, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Foskey was born January 2, 1944 to the late William H. “Bill” Foskey, Sr. and the late Juanita Ricketson Foskey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Jerry Foskey and Robert Foskey. Mr. Foskey, a native of Coffee County, was a Power Plant Supervisor for the Shutdown Department. He attended First Congregational Christian Church and he was a Veteran of the United States Army having served…

Denise Bradley Carver, age 56, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March, 5, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Carver was born on November 23, 1965, in Bulloch County, Georgia, to W.B. Bradley and the late Frankie Tillman Bradley. Survivors include: Husband; Terry Carver of Broxton, GA, Daughter; Rachel Bender (Chris) of Broxton, GA, Sons; Austin Carver of Broxton, GA, Colton Carver (Taylor) of Broxton, GA, Brothers; Dennis Bradley of Claxton, GA, Lonnie Bradley of Claxton, GA, Three Grandchildren; Wyatt Bender, Silas Bender, Eli Bender, and Father; W.B. Bradley of Claxton,…

Ginger Nell Ewing, 68, of Cordele passed away February 11, 2022 after a brief illness. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Born in Valdosta, Georgia to Willard Carl ‘Shorty’ and Martha Lotts Parrish, Ginger was a longtime local resident after moving here from the Douglas/Fitzgerald area. She attended Valdosta State University where she earned a BBA in Management which led to a career as an accountant manager with Campbell Soup and later Wayne Farms in Douglas. Ginger was a member of Warwick United Methodist Church where she was active…

Thirteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. This was the first in-person competition since 2019. The college had an exceptional showing bringing home 13 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. For the fourth year in a row, Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner. Once again, Wiregrass’ SkillsUSA Chapter was recognized as the Largest SkillsUSA Chapter with 105 members. Wiregrass Director of Campus Life and SkillsUSA Lead Advisor, Kelley Wetherington,…

Coffee Regional Medical Center will soon pause the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to the public. CRMC’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic will continue to administer subsequent doses through Wednesday, March 16, 2022, including boosters, to those individuals who have already received an initial dose at the CRMC vaccine clinic. COVID-19 vaccines are available to the public through the Coffee County Health Department located at 1111 West Baker Highway, Douglas, Ga as well as at most local pharmacies. According to the Department of Public Health, nearly 40% of Coffee County residents have been vaccinated with both doses of either the Moderna or…

The Coffee County School System is updating its previous press releases involving allegations of sexual misconduct and communication between students and a teacher, and the results of the school system’s investigation that culminated in the teacher’s resignation and arrest. George Washington Carver Freshman Campus principal Abe Morris was notified in early February by a teacher that she overheard a conversation between students that a male teacher at the school had been making inappropriate comments and requesting nude photographs from female students. Mr. Morris, assistant principal Ms. Tammy Hill, school counselor Jessica Williams and Personnel Director Kim Clayton began a thorough…

Mrs. Juanita Nell Lee Geiger, age 78 of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. She was born in Manor, Ga. on January 17, 1944, daughter of the late Styles Lee and Ada Morgan Lee. Mrs. Geiger made her home in Axson for the last 60 years. She raised her children alongside her late husband, while working 45 years at Standard Container/Brockway in Homerville, Ga. She was of the Christian faith and the Church of God of Prophecy of Axson, Ga. held a special place in her heart. Mrs. Geiger enjoyed making memories with her family, working in her…

Mrs. Lurainie Crosby Delk, age 69 of Axson, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. Survivors include: Sons: Donnie Lee Spivey and wife Thelma of Pearson, Ga. George Spivey of Pearson Ga. Brothers: Rev. Robert Crosby and wife Bonnie of Sylvester, Ga. Rev. Hardy Crosby and wife Lona of Axson, Ga. Allen Dewayne Crosby of Axson, Ga. Leon Crosby of Axson, Ga. Sisters: Mary Rainwater of Pearson, Ga. Linnie Faye Moore and husband Ricky of Axson, Ga. Brenda Frost and husband James of Douglas, Ga. Several Nieces and Nephews…

Mr. Ralphford “Ray” Lee Burch, age 67 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, in Macon, Ga. He was born on January 29, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, to William Ralph and Billie Boatright Burch. Mr. Burch made his home in the Douglas and Pearson areas for the last 20 years, where he worked as a carpenter and enjoyed watching westerns. Mr. Burch was a veteran of the US Army and was preceded in death, along with his parents, by a sister, Robin Gale Burch. Survivors include: Daughter: Stephanie Carlyle of Jacksonville, Fla. 2 Brothers: Will Burch…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Katarina Danielle Delaney Evans, age 21, of Wray, who passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. Services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, February 26, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Miss Evans was born in Douglas, Georgia. She was preceded in death by: Paternal Grandfather: Robert Thomas Evans; Maternal Great-Grandmother: Christine McDuffie; Step-Sister; Taylor Beth; Great Aunts & Great Uncles: Harley & Lois Towns, W. J. & Bernice Grimes. Survivors include: Mother: Tina Towns Bunyard of Douglas; Father: Jeff Evans (Tiffany) of…