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Mrs. Beatrice Kirkland Rhymes, age 91 of Brunswick, GA passed away early Tuesday morning, November 23, 2021 at Bayview Nursing and Rehab in Nahunta, GA. Mrs. Rhymes was born July 26, 1930 in Douglas, GA to the late Allie Ricketson Kirkland and the late Elmer Lee Kirkland. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur (Doc) Rhymes, a brother Rev. E. J. Kirkland, a Granddaughter, Tiffany Cherie Griffis and a Grandson, James Brett Shepard. Mrs. Rhymes was a homemaker and a past Secretary/Treasurer of her church, Antioch Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: 5 Daughters: Marilyn…

Mr. Gary Wayne Spivey, age 72 of Douglas, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Spivey was born September 25, 1949 to the late Lonnie Spivey and the late Wynell Smith Spivey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Barbara Caves, Judy Vaughn and Jo Ann Spivey, and 1 Brother: Johnny Spivey. Mr. Spivey, a native of Douglas, GA, was a prominent Coffee County farmer. He had been employed as a school bus driver for 31 years with the Coffee County Board of Education. He…

Mrs. Elaine Knowles Pafford, age 63 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Monday morning, November 15, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Pafford was born April 2, 1958 to the late Daniel Jefferson Knowles and the late Betty Varnedore Knowles Arnold. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a Sister: Katherine Barber, Step-Father, Paul Arnold and a step-daughter, Desiree Barr. Mrs. Pafford, a native of Bacon County, was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include: Her Husband: Michael Pafford of…

Ms. Cindy Ophelia Duncan Irby of Willacoochee, GA passed away November 13, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Irby was born February 9, 1958 to the late Clifford Duncan and the late Mary Mildred Pike Duncan. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Irby. Ms. Irby, a native of Alabama, was the manager of Auto Zone here in Douglas for over 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Daughter: Jessi Alexandra Pike of Willacoochee, GA Sons: Jason Allen Mitchell of Douglas, GA William Jeremy Mitchell of…

Ms. Rachel Danielle Miller Lindsay, age 35 of Douglas, GA passed away November 12, 2021. Ms. Lindsay was born April 13, 1986 to Elmer Jackson Miller and Michelle Goodman Miller Taylor. She was preceded in death by a Paternal Grandmother: Shirley Miller, Maternal Grandparents: William Goodman and Emma Goodman. Ms. Lindsay, a native of Douglas, GA, had received her Master’s Degree in Special Education. She had been employed with the Coffee County Board of Education as a Special Education Teacher at Coffee High School for a number of years. Survivors include: 2 Children: Emilia Lindsay and Elian Lindsay both of…

Ms. Rosemary Whittle, aged 56, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, following an brief illness. Ms. Whittle was born on October 31, 1965 in Coffee County, GA to the late Dred Whittle and Pricella Lane Arnold (Clyde). Survivors include: Daughters; Jeree Rayann Harper of Canton, GA, Marisa (Adam Raley) Carver of Dublin, GA, Son; Davin Ray “D.J.” (Kaitlyn) Harper Jr. of Bathe, ME, Brother; Wade (Vicki) Whittle of Tupelo, MS, Grandchildren; Melody Athena Hope Raley, Ayden Troy Raley, and Avery Elijah Raley. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was preceded in…

Ms. Rosemary Whittle, aged 56, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, following an brief illness. Ms. Whittle was born on October 31, 1965 in Coffee County, GA to the late Dred Whittle and Pricella Lane Arnold (Clyde). Survivors include: Daughters; Jeree Rayann Harper of Canton, GA, Marisa (Adam Raley) Carver of Dublin, GA, Son; Davin Ray “D.J.” (Kaitlyn) Harper Jr. of Bathe, ME, Brother; Wade (Vicki) Whittle of Tupelo, MS, Grandchildren; Melody Athena Hope Raley, Ayden Troy Raley, and Avery Elijah Raley. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was preceded in…

Mr. Roy Trowell, aged 66, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Satilla Health Center in Waycross, Georgia, following an extended illness. Mr. Trowell was born on May 10, 1955 to the late Woodrow and Lalla Swails Trowell. Survivors include his Sister; Linda (John) Harper, of Broxton, GA and Brother; Woodrow (Gail) Trowell, of Ray City, GA. Four Nieces and Nephews; Selena (Billy) Merritt, Michael (Regina) Trowell, Michele (Chris) Griffin, and Darrell (Jodi) Lockhart. A Special Aunt; Estelle Caves of McRae, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Woodrow Trowell…

Mrs. Margaret “Louise” Paulk, aged 67, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Paulk was born on July 13, 1954 in Baldwin County, GA to the late Willis and Margaret Cummings Prosser. Her survivors include: Husband; J.L. Paulk of Ambrose, GA, Daughter; Brandy Barlow (Scott) of Ambrose, GA, Son; Jacob Paulk (Keri) of Ambrose, GA, four Grandchildren; Lenira Barlow, Laken Paulk, J.D. Paulk, Gabby Paulk, and Sister; Betty J. Adams (Mike) of Stapleton, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis…

Mr. Clarence Jackson “C.J.” Bush, aged 95, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Bush was born on May 5, 1926 to Clarence Angier Bush and Emma Lee Williams Bush. His survivors include, Daughters; Betty B. (Scoot) Moon of Broxton, GA, Linda Moseley of Broxton, GA, Son; Rayburn (Marjorie) Bush of Broxton, GA, Grandchildren; Johnny (Dina) Moon, Tammy Merrier, Travis (Danielle) Moseley, Rhonda (Brad) Dockery, and Keri (Adam) Evans; Seven Great Grandchildren, and two Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence Angier Bush and Emma…