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Peggy Ann Vaughan, age 80, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Vaughan was born on November 9, 1940 in Michigan City, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward George & Agnes Esther Cochran Domroski. Mrs. Vaughan retired as a store manager with Family Dollar and was of the Christian/Protestant faith. She was a great mom, cared about others and would do anything to help anyone. She loved collecting knickknacks and loved her Lucy dog. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A.…

Mrs. Tommie Delaine Mancil, age 70, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Appling County Hospital, Baxley, Georgia. Mrs. Mancil was born on November 24, 1950 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Carlie & Grace Butts Mancil. Mrs. Mancil was a retired elementary school teacher with the Coffee County School System and was a member of Southview Church of God, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Larry McVeigh and a grandson, Garrett McVeigh. Survivors include two daughters, Dovie Hart (Ed) of Baxley,…

Mr. Harold L. Wright, Sr., age 76 of Douglas, passed away late Friday night, November 5, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Wright was born March 18, 1945 to the late T. Y. “Speed” Wright and the late Corrine Britt Wright. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Wright. Mr. Wright, a native of Turner County, had a master’s degree in science education. He retired from the Coffee County Board of Education after teaching at Coffee High School for many years. He also taught school at Greenleaf in Valdosta.…

Mr. James K. “Kenny” McLendon, age 68 of Douglas, passed away early Friday evening, November 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. McLendon was born July 18, 1953 to the late Willie Junior McLendon and the late Christine O’Neal McLendon. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy McLendon. Kenny, a native of Douglas, GA had been a truck driver for Walmart. He was a faithful member of West Ward Church of God Survivors include: His wife: Jan Baker McLendon of Douglas, GA 2 Children: Christy Vickers and husband Adam of Douglas,…

Mr. Milton Purvis, age 59 of Willacoochee, GA passed away November 3, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Purvis was born October 30, 1962 to Lucille Kilgore Purvis and the late Hilton Purvis. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by 2 Sisters: Angela Purvis and Patricia Courdle. Mr. Purvis, a native of Clearwater, FL, had been employed with his father at Hilton Purvis Curb. Later he raised cows on the family farm. Survivors include: 6 Children: Jessica Gras of Largo, FL Robert Jackson of Lakeland, GA Michael Holcomb, Kyle Purvis and Matthew Purvis all…

Mrs. Brenda Gail Hayes Anderson, age 57 of Douglas, GA passed away early Friday morning, October 29, 2021 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Anderson was born November 7, 1963 to the late James Albert Hayes and the late Cleo Taylor Hayes. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: James LaBon Hayes and a son, William Michael Anderson. Mrs. Anderson, a native of Bartow, FL, had retired from the Coffee County Board of Education, where she had taught Pre-K for 21 years. Survivors include: Her Husband: James William Anderson of Douglas, GA 2…

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Harrell, age 59 of Pearson, GA passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Sumter County, GA from a sudden death. Mr. Harrell was born November 28, 1961 to Mary Ellen Lairsey Harrell Maynard and the late Carl W. Harrell, Jr. In addition to his to father, he was preceded in death by his wife, IraSue Harrell; Step-Father: Clyde Gene Maynard; 1 Half-Sister: Gwendolyn Harrell Dixon; Paternal Grandparents: Carl Harrell, Sr. and Fannie Lee Day Harrell; and Maternal Grandparents: Louis Larisey and Rosa Bowen Lairsey. Mr. Harrell was a welder by trade. He had been employed by Fleetwood…

Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator Junior/Senior 4-H members need to be working on completing their DPA presentations as well as their portfolios. Portfolio FINAL COPIES are due in the county 4‑H office by Friday, December 10. Your presentation needs to be ready now so you will have time to practice it before the competition. We want each of you to have a competitive portfolio and demonstration so you have a good chance of standing on the stage receiving a first-place award. Call or come by the 4‑H office today to sign up for a project (first come, first choice). 4‑H…

On Monday, October 18, 2021, the Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council recognized October as Pink Month in Douglas and Coffee County at its monthly meeting. The meeting also highlighted youth in the community and the Future Business Leaders of America program. Youth Coordinator Dinitra Williams shared an update for the Keep Douglas Beautiful (KDB) Committee. The KDB board has elected officers and have completed the Community Appearance Index. Newly elected officers for the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board are Dinitra Williams (President), Diana Harris (Vice President) and Courtney Dorsett (Secretary/Treasurer). The Community Appearance Index is a great tool used to keep…

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission hosted the annual Area Officials Appreciation Dinner at the event venue, The Farm, in Adel, Georgia on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. City of Douglas officials were in attendance and were recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for receiving Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) Funds, Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant funding, and establishing a Revitalization Area Strategy (RAS) within the Urban Redevelopment Area. “We are very happy with our partnerships with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Receiving grants through their guidance…