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Mrs. Leola Lott Spivey, age 91 of Valdosta, GA, formerly of Coffee County, passed away Friday afternoon, January 21, 2022, at the home of her son, Thurston Spivey, in Valdosta. Mrs. Spivey was born February 24, 1930, to the late William Roy Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Arlie, William Roy (W. R.), Elisha and Raymond Lott and three sisters: Lucille Griffin, Loleta Haskins and Pauline Miller and one grandson: Kevin Carver. Mrs. Spivey married Lee Spivey, who preceded her in death, on July 23, 1949,…

Mr. Wilbur Max Jackson, age 87 of Douglas, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Jackson was born April 23, 1934 to the late Everett Jackson and the late Mable Booher Kaderly Jackson. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 Brothers: James Jackson and Donald Brown and one sister, Jessie Brown. Mr. Jackson, a native of Gary, Indiana, was a self-employed electrician. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines, where he served during the Korean War. Survivors include: His Wife: Gertrudis Guerra of…

Mr. Rodney Paul Callier, age 63 of Oxford, GA, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 16, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Callier was born August 28, 1958 to the late Robert Franklin Callier, Sr. and the late Margaret Elizabeth Howard Callier. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Robert Franklin Callier, Jr. and Michael Allen Callier. Mr. Callier was born in Japan, but had lived in the United States for many years. He was a self-employed electrician. Survivors include: 1 Step-daughter: Bridgett Turpin of Loganville, GA 2 Sisters: Debra Elizabeth…

Mrs. Susan Michelle Smith Carlson, age 51 of Nicholls, GA, passed away late Friday evening, January 14, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carlson was born May 29, 1970 to Brenda Joyce Tankersley Smith Carver and the late Philip Dave Smith. Susan was a native of Augusta, GA. She had received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She was a coordinator and supervisor in Social Services for Columbia Organization. Susan was a member of West Ward Church of God. Survivors include: Her Husband: Kenny Lane Carlson of Nicholls, GA Her Mother: Brenda Joyce Tankersley Smith Carver of Douglas,…

Jimmy “Jimbo” Atkinson, age 70, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Atkinson was born on June 27, 1951, in Coffee County, Georgia, to the late George Melvin Atkinson and Margie Louise McDuffie Atkinson. Jimbo was was a beloved pharmacist in Douglas/Coffee County, where he touched many lives at Powell’s Drug Store. Survivors include: His Wife; Wanda Atkinson, Daughter; Sarah Goodman (Patrick) of Tifton, GA, Stepson; Shawn Taucer of Douglas, GA, Sister; Jenny Lynn Vickers (Rand) of Douglas, GA, Brother; Joe Mac Atkinson (Vicki) of…

Linda Faye Hersey, age 70, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 27,2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hersey was born on January 31, 1931, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Alex Melvin Simmons and Lilly Louise Davis Simmons. Survivors include: Husband; James C. Hersey, Three Daughters; Amanda Garrett (Ben) of Alma, GA, Angela Holden (Jon) of Watkinsvillie, GA, Nichole Dale (Ryan) of Douglas, GA, Son; Mark Hersey (Christina) of Douglas, GA, Nine Grandchildren; Paige Holden, Avery Holden, Carli Garrett, Sophia Carr, Nathaniel Carr, Emma Carr, Braylee Dale, Jayden Hersey, Willow Hersey,…

Richard Latimer Carelock, age 64, of Pridgen, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 26,2022 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Carelock was born on May 20, 1957 to Geneva Carelock and the late Earl Carelock. Survivors include: Son; Gabriel Carelock of Pridgen, GA, Daughter; Misty Carelock of Pridgen, GA, Mother; Geneva Carelock of Broxton, GA, Sister; Zoe Carelock of Ambrose, GA, Grandchildren; Matthew Carelock, Ella Grace Carelock, Kyleigh Carelock, Asher Carelock, and one Great Grandchild; Axton Santiago. Mr. Carelock was preceded in death by his Wife; Susan Carelock, Brother; Flint Carelock, and a Grandchild; Brooklyn…

Quillian Spivey, age 68, of Millwood, GA passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. Quinn was born December 18, 1953, in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late George Clayton Spivey and Gladys Corbitt Spivey. Quillian was a retired farmer and had a love for hunting. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tishie Marie Spivey; a brother, Clayton Levonne Spivey; and a brother-in-law, Donald Bennett. Survivors include his 4 sisters, Shirley Thigpen of Douglas, GA, Vernell Bennett (Greg) of Douglas, GA, Latrelle Anderson (Kenny) of Douglas, GA, and…

Donna Jean Book, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Book was born on September 29, 1944, in Washington, PA to the late Paul Willis Dille and Norma Jean Bristor Dillie. Survivors include: Husband; Fred Book of Douglas, GA, Daughter; Debra Jean Day of Douglas, GA, Son; Michael Aaron (Margaret) Book of Douglas,GA, Grandchildren; Danielle (Dylan) Lomax of Douglas, GA, Daniel Register of Douglas, GA, Matt Day (Savannah) of Douglas, GA, Great-Grandchildren; Addirae Lomax and Kaden Lomax. Mrs. Book was preceded in death by: Father, Paul…

Vonnita Lowery, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, Georgia following an extended illness. Mrs. Lowery was born on March 16, 1946, to the late Aubrey Hugh Powell and Novella Sophie Graham Powell. Survivors include: Her daughter; Tammy Lowery Boyd (Charlie) of Douglas, GA, Two Grandchildren; Tyler Metts (Kelsey) of Dublin, GA, Jordan Metts of Douglas, GA, Sister; Vera Googe of Douglas, GA, Brothers; Julius “Bo” Powell (Peggy) of Warner Robbins, GA, and Donnie Powell (Jill) of Thomasville, GA. Along with her parents, Mrs. Lowery was preceded in death…