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Mrs. Latrelle Spivey Anderson, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Latrelle was born January 21, 1956, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Clayton Spivey and the late Gladys Corbitt Spivey. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Her greatest treasures were her family. Along with the love she poured into her family and friends, she will long be remembered with the blooming of the flowers she loved to grow. Latrelle is survived by her husband, Kenneth Anderson; 2 children:…

Mrs. Teresa Marie Hand Anderson, age 61, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Eastman Healthcare and Rehab following a period of declining health. Teresa was born April 2, 1963in Douglas, Georgia, to the late Norman L. Hand, Jr. and Marilyn Roberts Hand. She was a greeting card representative for American Greetings and was of the Baptist faith. Teresa is survived by her mother, Marilyn Roberts Hand of Douglas, Georgia; 1 brother, Andy Hand; 1 sister-in-law, Cathy Hand; and one brother-in-law, James Anderson, all of Douglas, Georgia. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Along with her…

Mrs. Josephine Buckhannon Wooten, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, March 17, 2025 at her residence following a period of declining health. Josephine was born January 26, 1938 in McRae, Georgia to the late Oscar Allen and the late Liza Buckhannon Allen.  She was a spinner at Coats & Clark for many years, as well as spending time at Lillie’s Restaurant.  She was of the Church of God faith, attending Harvest Time Church of God for many years and West Ward Church of God in her later years until her health prevented her attendance.  Josephine was a…

Mrs. Joy Durden Batten, age 90, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Monday morning March 17, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Batten was born May 1, 1934 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late John Lawton Durden and the late Martha Peterson Durden. She was a dental assistant to Dr. Arlis Burch for many years and a longtime member of Saginaw Baptist Church. Mrs. Batten is survived by 3 sons: Tom Batten and wife Sandra, Bruce Batten, Rex Batten and wife Dianne, all of Douglas, Georgia; 6 grandchildren: Stephanie (Paxton) Poitevint of Bainbridge,…

Mr. Carl Authur Whitley, age 76, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away Sunday, evening, March 16, 2025 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.  A lifelong resident of Coffee County, Carl was born March 24, 1948, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Jesse James Whitley and the late Ethel Carver Whitley.  He was a farmer and an active member of First Assembly of God. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Alene Smith Whitley of Nicholls, Georgia; 3 children Andy Thomas and wife Myra of Broxton, Georgia, Timothy Whitley and wife Susan of Nicholls, Georgia,…

Mr. Ohlen Rudolph Dobbs, age 60, of Douglas, Georgia passed away suddenly Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his residence.     Rudolph, “Rudy” as he was affectionately known to his friends and family, was born May 21, 1964 in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Harmon William Dobbs and the late Annie Mae Johnson Dobbs.  He was a truck driver for Griffin Warehouse for a number of years.  He was an active member of Westwood Baptist Church.  Rudy loved Jesus and demonstrated that love daily.  He loved his family deeply and his infectious smile and joyful personality will be forever remembered by…

Mr. Glynn Wesley Merritt, age 82, a native of Coffee County, passed away Monday morning at Waycross Health & Rehab following a lengthy illness. Mr. Merritt was born April 11, 1942 in Coffee County to the late Cliff Merritt and the late Myrtice Ophelia Moon Merritt Williams. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. Following his years of military service, he became a self-employed plumber. He was of the Church of God faith. Along with his parents, Mr. Merritt was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Carol Merritt; his son,…

St. Patrick’s Day ended with a stint in the Coffee County Jail for a 41-year-old Douglas man, according to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. The release states that on the evening of March 17, 2025, deputies received multiple reports regarding a male who appeared to be intoxicated. They arrived on the scene and, after several attempts were able to make contact with Andrew Taylor, 41, of Douglas. Upon engaging with Taylor, it became apparent that he was impaired, as he stumbled into one of the deputies. Taylor confessed to having consumed several alcoholic drinks and as…

Vicki Lewis, age 66, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born on August 14th, 1957 the daughter of Mr. Henry F. Lewis Jr. and Mrs. Jean Carol Alexander Lewis. Her survivors include: one Son; Ricky (Merissa) Lewis of Douglas, GA, two daughters; Debbie (Charley) Lott of Douglas, GA, and Rhonda (Dale) Rentz of Sparks, GA, seven nieces and nephews; Martin Stuart Meeks Jr., Brandon Lewis Meeks, Jordan Fleming Meeks, Joe Lewis, Bobby Sabioe, Carolyn Smith, and Kayla Leigh Parrish. She was preceded in death by: grandfather;…

Inez H. Whitley, age 82, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on March 20, 2025 after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Owen Carter (OC) Herrin and lone B Giddens. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Lonny Jesse Whitley; one brother, Johnnie C. Herrin. Survivors include one son, Lonny (Sheila) Whitley of Alma; one daughter, Jeannie Amerson of Savannah; four grandchildren, Kyle (Kristy) Whitley, Stephanie (Rusty) Sears, Brayden Amerson and Brock Amerson; three great-grandchildren; Madison Mullis, AnnaLynne Sears and Maggie Sears. The family will receive friends on…