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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…

Kenneth “Pee Wee” W. Burnam, age 79, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Emory University Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Burnam was born on September 21, 1942, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Leroy and Mae Burnam. Survivors include: Wife; Davon Burnam of Ambrose, GA, Two Sons; Kevin Burnam of Ambrose, GA, Ken Burnam of Ambrose, GA, Grandchildren; Chelsey Burnam, Bailey Burnam, Brantley Burnam, Bree Martin (Mathew), and a Sister; Shirley Adams of Tifton, GA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Burnam was preceded in death by:…

Pamela (Pam) Van Horne (Taylor) Sowders, 73, entered the Kingdom of God on Monday, January 31, 2022. She was Born, July 29, 1948 in Saugus, MA the daughter of DeCourcey L. Taylor and Eva Mae (Van Horne) Taylor. She graduated from Ft. Myers High School, where she enjoyed playing the saxophone and tennis. She graduated with the class of 1966. She worked as a telephone operator until her first child was born. She met Gilbert Sowders in February of 1966 and they were married on November 26, 1966. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on November 26, 2021. She…

Albany Tech’s Khalyl Simmons hit a three-pointer with 50 seconds left in regulation to break a 51-51 tie, and the Titans held on to defeat South Georgia State College 54-53. Both halves were a defensive struggle with neither team shooting above 40 percent from the field. The Hawks (18-7, 7-4) hit two three-pointers the entire game and attempted only one free throw in the second half. SGSC led 28-23 at halftime and stretched the lead to 43-29 midway through the second half. The Titans outscored the Hawks 20-6 over a seven-minute stretch to tie the game 49-49 with 3:06 remaining…

Coffee High FBLA brought home a multitude of regional awards recently from the Region II competition with nine members advancing to state competition. FBLA Region II competition was scheduled to be held at Ware County High School on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, but due to COVID-19, the competition took place virtually. The following CHS students placed in their regional events and will be advancing to the state level March 11 to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA. Placing 1st in Introduction to Social Media Strategy was Lenira Barlow, Anslee Smith and Gracie Ott. Gracie also placed 2nd…

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council held its first meeting of 2022. The Council recognized January as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month and thanked the Douglas Police Department for their continued efforts with community policing. The Youth Council member chosen to spotlight for January is Brody Grantham. Brody is the son of Samuel and Michelle Grantham. He attends Coffee Middle School and is a member of Middle School football team, Olympic weighlifting team, Honor Society and Chess Club. In addition to serving as a Jr. Commissioner with the Mayor’s Youth Council, Brody also serves on the Douglas-Coffee…

Citizens need to be aware of a scam going around Coffee County. The sheriff’s office released the following statement: The Coffee Sheriffs Office has received multiple calls recently from citizens who have received phone calls from someone claiming to be an officer with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office telling them that they have failed to report to federal court as jurors or witnesses and warrants have been issued for their arrest. The caller then tells the individual that they must purchase green dot cards in amounts from $400 to $5,000 to pay a fine and avoid being arrested. …