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Ida Mae Sports, 93, passed away November 29, 2021. She was born in 1928 in Coffee County and lived in Claxton most of her life. Ida Mae loved gardening and playing canasta. She was a member of the Claxton First United Methodist Church and Service Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Wesleyan Fellowship Group and a dedicated “Kitchen Disciple,” making sure families received meals after funerals in the church social hall. She worked for the US Postal Service, and Horton’s Hut dress store before working at WCLA where she retired. She was preceded in death by…

Parade officials are releasing the rules, regulations, and important information regarding the parade. The primary mission of the Annual Festival of Lights Parade is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and quality family environment, in and on the streets of Douglas. In order to do so, the following rules and regulations are asked to be followed. All entries (no exceptions) must have an entry form on file at the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce at 114 North Peterson Avenue in order to participate in the parade. Entry fees should be paid to the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce. Fees are…

The Lady Trojans softball squad wrapped up the 2021 season with an appearance in the Sweet 16 followed by the annual team banquet. Coffee swept Mundy’s Mill in Round 1 but then fell to # 1 ranked Chamblee in Round 2. Several Lady Trojans garnered post-season awards including All-Region and Honorable Mention, while Hannah Capps was named Region 1-AAAAA Player of the Year. Emily Robinson, Emily Elisis, Jenna Graham, Hannah Capps, and Erin Robinson were All-Region performers while Kaci Thacker and Lacey Stone were named Honorable Mention. Elisis and Capps were also named co-MVPs. The following players were…

Mrs. Aubrey Lee Fender Kirkland, age 89 of Leliaton, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Pearson, Ga. on June 18, 1932, daughter of Aubrey Foster and Clara Fussell Fender. Mrs. Kirkland made her home in the Leliaton area all her life, where she raised and took care of not only her family, but also many others in the community through her career and service of being a nurse. She enjoyed living life to the fullest, whether that was by dancing, going to…

Mrs. Mary Patricia Roe Vazquez, age 54 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at South Ga. Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga., following an extended illness. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 28, 1966, daughter of Perry Travis Roe and Patricia Floyd Roe. Mrs. Vazquez worked at Carolina Skiff in the fiberglass repair department. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Vazquez was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her husband, Ignacio Vazquez and 3 brothers: Perry Ray Roe, Emanuel Kerry Roe and Edward Bernell Roe. Survivors include: 3…

Mr. Daniel Richard Vickers, age 70 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Atkinson County, Ga. on December 12, 1950, to Thomas and Annie Bell Douglas Vickers. Mr. Vickers made his home in Pearson, where he raised his family and was a staple in the community, serving on the City Council and as Mayor of Pearson. He worked at Waddell’s Furniture Store in Pearson, as well as the Ware State Prison in Waycross, Ga., as a Correctional Officer until retirement. Mr. Vickers was a strong man…

Mrs. Jeanette Jowers Swails, age 80 of Nicholls, GA, passed away early Saturday morning, November 27, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Center in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Swails was born February 22, 1941 to the late Willie Jowers and the late Fronie Adams Jowers. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Swails; 2 Sons: Michael Kerry Swails and Johnny Markham Swails; 1 Grandson: Justin Ryan Hodge; 1 Sister: Ruby Jowers Smith and 2 Brothers: Bill Jowers and Edward Jowers. Mrs. Swails, a native of Coffee County, had been the owner operator…

Mrs. Hazel Frances Reilly Mancil, age 80 of Douglas, passed away Friday morning, November 26, 2021 at Community Hospice in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mrs. Mancil was born November 1, 1941 to the late Dr. Phillip Maurice Reilly and the late Dolores Marchand. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her step-father, Dr. Angel Marchand. Mrs. Mancil, a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, had lived in the Broxton, GA area for many years. She had been employed with Coffee Regional Medical Center for 40 years as an RN. She always enjoyed caring for others. Mrs. Mancil,…

Mrs. Betty J. Lott, aged 81, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Memorial Heath in Savannah, GA, following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on November 27, 2021 in Coffee County, GA, to the late Lester and Dolcie Harper Chaney. Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, provider, and caregiver. “You were always taken care of when she was around. Now is her time to rest.” Her survivors include: Son, Christopher Lott (Mandee) of Woodbine, GA, Three Grandchildren; Taylor Cook (Josh) of Brunswick, GA, Carli Lott of Woodbine, GA, Jesse Lott of Woodbine,…

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 March 10, 1955 to the late Woodrow and Lalla Swails Trowell. Survivors include his Sister; Linda (John) Harper, of Broxton, GA , 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 and…