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Linda Karen McKee, beloved friend, sister and humanitarian was freed from her cancer battle on Friday, October 8, 2021. Linda was born on Friday, September 13, 1946. Linda was outspoken and fiercely loyal. Linda is a member of Saint Andrews Anglican Church, Father Cummings, Priest. She is a sister in the Coffee County, Red Hat Society, an auxilian at Coffee Regional Medical Center, a judge for the Georgia Barbecue Association and she supports many local and national charities, including Samaritan’s Purse, Coffee County Senior Citizens, American Cancer Society and many more. She already has Christmas boxes for 2 boys…

Brenda Sue Stodghill, age 68, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Satilla Hospice in Waycross, Georgia. Mrs. Stodghill was born on September 2, 1953, in Douglas, GA, to Samuel Vinson Stodghill and Annie Maude Harper Stodghill. Her survivors include: Daughter, Tabitha Renee’ Holtzclaw , husband Damon of Douglas, GA, Brother, Donald Stodghill, wife Elaine of Alapaha, GA, Niece, Donna Browning husband Lee of Adel, GA, Niece, Reagan Nugent, husband John of Alapaha, GA, Nephew, William Stodghill, wife, Missy of Nashville, GA, Nephew, Richard Stodghill, of Columbus, GA, 18 Great nieces and nephews, 4 Great-Great nieces and nephews, along with…

As we are coming into the fall months, seasonal illness will become more apparent. The seasonal flu (influenza) typically occurs in the fall and winter. However, most flu activity peaks between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends receiving a flu vaccine yearly as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Due to the strain COVID-19 has placed on our healthcare system, the need for receiving a flu vaccination is even more important this year. With COVID-19 infections continuing to be widespread in communities across Georgia, preventive measures are extremely…

Mayor Tony Paulk and participants from 17 counties in Georgia attended the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) District 11 Fall meeting in Douglas on Monday, September 27, 2021. “We were happy to host the GMA District 11 Fall meeting,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “We love to have officials from our region visit our great city and experience the hospitality of Douglas. Anytime we can welcome state officials to our city it’s a great day in Douglas.” GMA member cities had the opportunity to watch a GMA update, participate in an interactive Equity & Inclusion experience and receive a…

As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches on Sunday, October 31, many citizens have questions regarding Halloween activities this year. In the Douglas city limits, trick-or-treating should take place between the hours of 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Homeowners participating in candy distribution are urged to turn porch lights on. If distributing candy, homeowners should wear gloves and masks. It is also recommended that children not be allowed to touch containers filled with candy. In order to minimize traffic in the Golf Club neighborhood, traffic will flow one-way on October 31, during trick or treating hours. Homeowners should make arrangements to…

Mr. Jack D. Tanner, age 94 of Douglas, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home in Douglas, Ga. following a extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Pearl Tanner of Douglas, Ga. 3 Daughters: Saundra Lee Brady of and husband Eddie of Springfield, Pa. Lynn Rae Cain of Brookhaven, Pa. Tammy Kim Chesser and husband Steve of Springfield, Pa. 2 Daughters by marriage: Betty Gail Lott of Douglas, Ga. Cheryl Jackson and husband Doc of Pearson, Ga. Brother: David Tanner and wife Patricia of Pearson, Ga. …

Mr. Arlie Asbury Waldron, Jr., age 89 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Waldron was born March 6, 1932 to the late Arlie Asbury Waldron, Sr. and the late Ollie Leona Purvis Waldron. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Delores Minix Waldron, 1 Daughter: Jamie Waldron and a brother: Cary Waldron. Mr. Waldron, a native of Douglas, GA, was retired from the military after 25 years of service. He was a Vietnam veteran. He worked at the Exchange Bank for a number of…

Mr. David Allen Gronbeck, age 70 of Ambrose, GA passed away Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Gronbeck was born March 28, 1951 to the late Romer M. Gronbeck and the late Ruth Mae Schisler Gronbeck. Mr. Gronbeck, a native of La Crosse, WI, was a civil engineer with Atlas Corp. He graduated in 1992 from Tennessee State University completing his master’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was a United States veteran of the US Navy. Survivors include: His wife: Jackie Purvis Powell of Ambrose, GA 1 Son: Jon Franklin (April) Gronbeck of…

John A. “Peanut” Little, age 76, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Little was born on December 7, 1944, in Douglas, GA to J. C. Little and Dorothy L. Vining Little. Survivors include: His Brother-in-Law, Eustace Wright of Douglas, GA, Caregiver, Tiffany Cowart, and several extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by: Mother, Dorothy L. Vining Little, Father, J. C. Little, and Sister, Eva Kay Little Wright. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3:00PM, at Harrell Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. James “Jimbo” Steed,…

Eloise Ragsdale, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Vista Park. Mrs. Ragsdale was born on April 11, 1930 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Rasom & Rhonda Carver. Mrs. Ragsdale retired from Fletcher Oil Company as a bookkeeper and was a member of First Congregational Christian Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Ragsdale. Survivors include 3 daughters, Patricia Jones (Eric) of Broxton, GA, Teresa Lynn Know of Jacksonville, FL and Linda Michele Ragsdale of Alva, FL; son,…