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Ronnie Riner, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Riner was born on September 6, 1944, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Elder Ralph Riner and Allene Riner. Survivors include: His Brother; Brad Riner (Lora) of Douglas, GA, and his Sister; Brenda Eckleberry (Vernon) of Brunswick, GA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Riner was preceded in death by his parents; Elder Ralph Riner and Allene Riner, and a brother Joel Riner. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 10,…

Donald Davis, age 55, of West Green, Georgia passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at St Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville FL following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on July 17, 1966, in Douglas, GA, to Quitman Davis and Melvina Miller Davis. Survivors include: His Wife; Janet Carmen Ward Davis of West Green, GA, Step-Son; Chad (Stephanie) Hollis of Wray, GA, Brother; Neal (Darlene) Davis of West Green, GA, Sister; Terry Ann Smith of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren; Caitlin Smith, Allie Smith, Madison Hollis, Emma Hollis, Ryder Smith, Hannah Hollis, Carter Cornett, Great-grandson; Jensen Smith, and Special Nieces;…

Backyard barbeques, colorful flowers, warmer weather, spring cleaning, and spring break are all the better with an Ellianos Coffee Banana Pudding Freezer in hand. This spring favorite is back again, available for a limited time starting March 1st! We admit that it’s difficult to beat your grandmother’s homemade banana pudding, but we think our tasty spring treat sure gives her a run for her money (but you didn’t hear that from us)! Blended with perfectly ripe bananas, sweet vanilla bean, and those classic vanilla wafer cookies, the Ellianos Banana Pudding Freezer is the perfect companion while checking off all your…

Satilla Regional Library System presents the Spring Art Reception with the featured artist Mr. Harvey Williams, Jr. Come out and see all of the new photographs and talk with Mr. Williams on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 3-5 p.m. in the Douglas Library. All of the artwork in the reception will be distributed throughout all of the branches of the Satilla Regional Library to be displayed for all to enjoy. The Wiregrass Artists Guild will host their annual Children’s Art Festival at the Central Square Gym B on Saturday, March 5, from 10-3 p.m. We hope everyone can make…

James Richard “Joe” Harrell, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an brief illness. Mr. Harrell was born on February 15, 1952, in Douglas, GA, to the late Clark Harrell and Christine Cothren Whitley. Mr. Harrell was an electrician by trade, and worked as an electrical maintenance supervisor at PCC Airfoils for 25 years. Survivors include: His Wife; Shelby Jean Harrell of Douglas, GA, Son; Craig Harrell of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Carey Tanner (Jimmy Ray) of Nicholls, GA, Brother; Keith Harrell of Plant City, FL, Sister; Bernice…

Mary Alice Pharr Torelli, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Torelli was born on September 11, 1945, in Haleyville, Alabama, to the late George Thomas Delbart Pharr and Mary Edna Waddell Pharr. Survivors include: Daughter; Heather Nicole Torelli of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren; David Torelli, Laura McDonald, Kaitlyn Stephens, Dalton Stephens, Kyle Bowen, Kensley Vickers, Bentley Vickers, Great-Grandchildren; Karley Graham, Madyson Torelli, and Logan Graham. Mrs. Torelli was preceded in death by: Father; George Thomas Delbart Pharr, Mother; Mary Edna Waddell Pharr, Sisters; Beth…

Lurlyne L. Smith, age 95, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Lakeside Senior Living, in Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on August 1, 1926, in Broxton, GA to the late John James (Dr. JJ) Lott and Myrtle Tanner Lott. Survivors include: Sons; Parker “Sparky” (Janet) Smith of Douglas, GA, James Olvin (Linda) Smith, Jr. of Milledgeville, GA, Daughter; Paula (Karen Lucas) Smith of Atlanta, GA, Grandchildren; Tyler Smith (Karim) Khoury of Washington, DC, James Olvin Smith III (Kat) of Salt Lake City, UT, Taylor Rebecca Smith (Matt) Lee of Park…

Mary Katherine (Hull) Bullock, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Bullock was born on May 17, 1957, in Cocoa Beach, FL to the late Hewell Wallace and Joyce Annette Smith Wallace. Survivors include: Spouse, Timothy Rex Bullock of Douglas, GA, Three Sons; Ben Errair of Florence, AZ, Josh Hull of Douglas, GA, Timothy Bullock (Bobbie) of Waycross, GA, Daughter; Sharlotte Charles (William) of Ray City, GA, Grandchildren; T.J. Bullock, Ashley Bullock, Raydin Charles, Bailey Errair, and Niece; Stacey Ames of Illinois. The family…

Patricia Ford Gomez, age 71, of Pearson, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gomez was born on June 7, 1950 in Arcadia, FL, to the late Mr. Williams Richard Ford, and Mrs. Wilton Clyde Alderman. Survivors include: Husband, Servando Gomez of Pelham, GA, Four sons, Fernando (Enedina) Gomez of Douglas, GA, Mario (Candyce) Gomez of Pearson, GA, Carlos Gomez of Pearson, GA, Carl (Brooke) Ford of ND, Two-Daughters, Frieda Arteaga-Gomez of Pearson, GA, and Jessica (Rocael) Gomez of Douglas, GA, Special Friend, Juan Cruz of Pearson, GA, Sister, Jeri (Gorge) Roblero of Wray, GA,…

Christine Elizabeth Cothren Whitley, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Whitley was born on October 18, 1936, in Pearson, GA, to Aaron Cothren and Pearlie Florence Little Cothren. Survivors include: Daughter; Bernice Lott of Douglas, GA, Son; Joe Harrell (Shelby) of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren; Craig Harrell of Douglas, GA, Carey Tanner(Jimmy Ray) of Nicholls, GA, Whitney Lott of Pearson, GA, Sisters; Lucille Crosby of Axson, GA, Mattie Lee Wright of Smyrna, GA, Betty Pridgen of Broxton, GA, Brother; Aaron “Buddy” Cothren of Douglas, GA, Great-Grandchildren; Cole Harrell…