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Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for James Clay Raper, age 41, of Uvalda, who passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Services will be held at 4 PM Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in the Pridgen Baptist Church 5271 US 441 Broxton, Georgia 31519. Rev. Sam Varis will officiate with burial in the Pridgen Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Raper was born in Douglas, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Windell Raper and was preceded in death by:…

The South Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted a cooking day at the Douglas Boys and Girls Club. Scoutreach leader Shannon Pojedinec and a couple of volunteers met with 32 Cub Scouts to set up two cooking stations with menu items that the kids had selected at an earlier meeting. “This day of cooking was after we had talked about nutrition, budget development, cooking equipment use and technique,” said Shannon. The group was split into two teams, and each student was given a specific assignment. One table was breakfast and featured pancake flipping, sausage links and fresh berries with…

The Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) announces the following recent drug-related arrests: Feb. 1 – CCDU detectives observed what they believed to be a suspected drug transaction taking place on a public street within the Oak Park Community. Both subjects were identified, and an individual identified as Dishon WIlliams was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects. Feb. 7 – CCDU agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jessica Nettles. Nettles was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. She was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and …

Mr. Tommy Eugene Phillips, age 74 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, February 19, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Phillips was born September 12, 1947 to the late Johnson Eugene Phillips and the late Sallie Bernice Taylor Phillips. Mr. Phillips, a native of Coffee County, was a retired Produce Manager with Harvey’s and he was also the manager of the warehouse for Harvey’s in Nashville. He attended Stone’s Chapel Church of Broxton. Survivors include:His wife: Melba Phillips of Douglas, GA 4 Children: Brian Phillips and wife Tammy of Broxton, GAAngie…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the visitation for Maria Gabrielle Solomon, age 31, of Douglas, who passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Miss Solomon was born in Covington, Georgia. She was employed with Coffee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: Son: Samuel Rowe of Douglas; Father: Carlos Solomon of Douglas; Mother: Patricia Solomon of Douglas; Sister: Melissa Ray of Rome, Brothers: Jeremy Keeler of Scottsville, KY, Michael Solomon of Dallas, &…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces the funeral service for Rickey Lamar Lott, age 52, of West Green, who passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, February 17, 2022 in the Burkett Baptist Church with Rev. Jaime Rivera officiating. Mr. Lott was born in Coffee County. He was preceded in death by Sons: Shane Lamar Lott & Ryan Michae Lott; Mr. Lott was a self employed mechanic. Survivors include: Daughter: Faith Lott of Douglas; Son:…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our baby, Timothy Daniel Lee, was born sleeping on February 9, 2022 at 9:00 am. He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Marion Yeomans-Anderson; his sister, Aubrey Anderson; his grandparents Betty Anderson, Wilburn Yeomans, and Tim and Carol Harnage; and great grandmother Frances Cannon. Family gathering will take place at 10:00 – 11:00 AM Funeral services will be held February 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Full Gospel Tabernacle for family and friends whose lives he affected while he blessed his parents.

Mrs. Jeanette Vickers, 93, of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully at Lakeland Regional Hospital on February 17, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. Mrs. Vickers was born in Atkinson County, Georgia on November 21, 1928, to the late William Royals and Viola Leavens Royals. She worked for Kraft Foods for 21 years and was a homemaker. She is survived by sons Richard (Sharon) Vickers Roger Vickers and daughter Ann Vickers Grandsons Joseph Vickers, Sammy Vickers Granddaughters Misty Vickers, Mary (Josh) Adair Step Grandchildren Cheryl, Denise, Carla, Deanna Great Grandchildren Wyatt Vickers, Cutler Adair Kaylee Vickers, Kyler Dawson, great step grandchildren Amanda, Jennifer,…

Mrs. Charlene Brown White, age 63 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a short illness. She was born in Douglas, Ga. on September 17, 1958, daughter of G.W. and Vera Youngblood Brown. Mrs. White made her home in Pearson where she, along with her husband, raised their family. She worked with Tender Care Inc. Senior Living, in Douglas, Ga., as an LPN. Mrs. White attended Sunnyside Church and enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death, along with her parents,…

Little Miss Kensley Elaine Tucker, of Ocilla, Ga. passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. She was born in Tifton, Ga. on March 13, 2020, to Shane and Crystal Purvis Tucker. Kensley was a ray of sunshine to those around her. She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed. Comfort and peace come from knowing that she was welcomed into Heaven by her sister, and together they are playing and laughing and watching over all their family until the day they will be together, again, never to…