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Mr. Bobby Joiner, age 75 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away, Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Michael Joiner and wife, Carmen of Willacoochee, Ga. Daughters: Janet Crews and husband, Terry of Willacoochee, Ga. Connie Joiner of Willacoochee, Ga. Amy Westberry and husband, Kevin of Ludowici, Ga. Brothers: Glenn Joiner and wife, Pam of Willacoochee, Ga. Leroy Joiner and wife, Betty of Willacoochee, Ga. Sisters: Daisy Chaney and husband, J.T. of Ocilla, Ga. Linda Knowles and husband, Phillip of Willacoochee, Ga. Catherine Mizell of Axson, Ga. 19 Grandchildren,…

Mr. Pearlie Wood, aged 87, of Douglas Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Wood was born on November 26, 1934, in Broxton, Georgia, to the late Leo Wood Sr. and Mary Burch Wood. Survivors include: Daughter; Delores Ann Teston (James) of Douglas, GA, Grandsons; James Darrell Teston, and wife Nicole of Douglas, GA, Chad Reese Teston of Douglas, GA, two Great-Grandchildren; Tayton Teston, Eli Teston, three Brothers; L.W. Wood of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Leo Wood of Center, Alabama, and Douglas Wood of Douglas, GA. Mr. Wood is…

Mrs. Laverne Blankenship, aged 78, of West Green, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Blankenship was born on March 21, 1943 in Tifton, Georgia, to the late James and Katherine Goode Blankenship. Survivors include: Son; James Deen of West Green, GA, four Grandchildren; Haley B. Deen, Miranda Barfield, Jason Blankenship (Adrienne), Michael Whitley (Shelly), five Great-Grandchildren; Waylon Blankenship, Jordan Blankenship, Ashton Whitley, Jeran Whitley, and Weston Whitley, Two Sisters; Brenda Stone (H.L.) of Pearson, GA, and Diane Howard of Douglas, GA, and one Daughter in Law; Tracy Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship…

On Friday, December 24, 2021, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation. On Friday, December 24, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to 75 2nd Ave. S. Lot 8, Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found Jeremy Gillispie, 36, and a 1-year-old baby suffering from gunshot wounds. Gillispie and the baby were transported to Savannah for treatment. The baby succumbed to the injury. As a result of investigative acts conducted by…

The Satilla Regional Library System has partnered with the Coffee County School District to offer a free PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) library card — especially designed for grades k-12 — to all students at Coffee County’s public schools. PLAY cards allow students to check out up to five physical items and place two holds, and have access to all Satilla Regional Library System electronic resources. There’s nothing you have to do to take advantage of this program; students have automatically been issued a PLAY library card to support academic success. If you do not wish your child…

Mr. Paul Alvin Mikell, Jr. of Brunswick, GA passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Mikell was born December 12, 1994 to the late Paul Alvin Mikell, Sr. and the late Suzanne H. Mikell in Glynn County, GA. Survivors include: 1 Sister: Beverly A. Mikell of Statesboro, GA 1 Uncle: Ronald Mikell of Ridley Park, PA Memorialization is by cremation. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Alice V. (Leedom) Gieger transitioned peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. After living a long and full life of more than 95 years, Alice is now united with her Lord and Savior, and she has been reunited with her beloved Herman, Alice’s husband and best friend of 57 years. Alice was born on December 12, 1926 to Joseph Leedom and Nora Holt. She graduated from Ambrose High School and lived and worked all her life in the Douglas area. During her professional career, Alice served as a bookkeeper and an office…

Mr. Kolby William Dobbins, aged 49, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, following an extended illness. Mr. Dobbins was born on September 23,1972, in Woodstock, Georgia, to Dr. John and Doris A. Dobbins. His survivors are: Daughter; Emma Dobbins of Alpharetta, GA, Parents; Dr. John and Doris A. Dobbins of Douglas, GA, Brother; Kent Dobbins (Arlena) of Fleming Island, FL, and a Grandmother; Irene Anderson of Nelson, GA. Mr. Dobbins’ family will hold a private service at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation. …

Mr. R.T. Merritt, aged 85, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Mr. Merritt was born on July 31, 1936 to the late Ivey and Alice Harper Merritt. Survivors include: Son; Autrey Merritt (Rhonda) of Nicholls, GA. Daughter; Phyllis McGray (Foye) of Nicholls, GA, four Grandchildren; Joei McGray, Coye McGray, Lee Merritt, Alyssa (Lee) Evans; and five Great-Grandchildren; Kinsley Carver, Emeri Evans, Kreed Tanner, Macy Tanner and Maylee Evans.. Mr. Merritt was preceded in death by his parents, Ivey and Alice Harper Merritt, and his wife, Myrtle Merritt, son. Lamar Merritt, 3 brothers, Kelley Merritt, Wendell…

Barbara Joyce McGovern Austin, born September 15, 1937, in Ruskin, Florida to the late Thomas J. and Maude Conley McGovern, departed this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 84 years of age, in hospice care in Macon, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Christine McGovern, Estelle Boone, Lucy Jones, Lola Music, and her half-brothers and sisters, Lonnie, Willie, Terry, Hubert, Walt, and Dave McGovern, Ann Laura Crosby, and Fannie Geiger. She leaves behind brothers-in-law; Charles Boone and James Jones, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will…