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Mrs. Opal J. “Gang Gang” Tarrant Hutchinson, age 85 of Nicholls, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Mrs. Hutchinson was born on April 23, 1936 in Ambrose to the late Warren Joiner and Maudine Harper Joiner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband; Lee Tarrant and her late husband Authur Hutchinson, and Great-Great Granddaughter Amelia Davis. Survivors include; her Daughter; Marilyn (Clyde) Bennett of Nicholls, GA., 2 Sons; Eddie (Diane) Tarrant of Douglas, GA. and Wendell (Jeannie) Tarrant of West Green, GA. Sister; Gellet Joiner (Scott) Carlton of Cape Fair, Mo. 12 Grandchildren; Allen Bennett,…

Martha Jo Griffin Hulsey, most recently of Coconut Creek, Florida, passed away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 88. Prior to her move to Florida, she resided near family in Burke, Virginia since 2015, and before that with her husband Robert Hope Hulsey in Decatur, Georgia since 1983. Martha was predeceased by her parents William (Bill) and Cynthia Griffin of Douglas, Georgia, her husband Bob, and sisters Nadine Cox of Quincy, Florida and Billie Barksdale of Lafayette, Louisiana. She is survived by three children – Suzanna Van Meter of Burke, Virginia, Roxanne Raimondi of Fort Lauderdale,…

Twyman Carter, age 89, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carter was born on November 14, 1931 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Kermit & Gladys Westberry Carter. Mr. Carter worked as a Restaurant Manager with his brothers for many years at Carter’s Fried Chicken, Douglas, Georgia and was a member of First Assembly of God, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene Carter, Tidwell Carter Sr., Steve Carter and Quitman “Buddy” Carter. Survivors include his wife, Merlene…

Quincey Roger Fender, age 72, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Monday November 1, 2021 at Vista Park Rehabilitation, Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Fender was born on May 4, 1949 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Elmer Fisher & Sarah Catherine Dasher Fender. Mr. Fender worked as a salesman with Lott Builders, Douglas, Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Fender, granddaughter, Kayla Nicole Kirkland and 2 brothers, Jimmy Fender & Franklin Phillips. Survivors include daughter, Korey Holliday (Jesse) of Nicholls, GA;…

Robert Paul Knight, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at University of Florida Health, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Knight was born on September 29, 1943 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Clarence A. & Missourie Elizabeth Wooten Knight. Mr. Knight worked as a Poultry Supervisor with Dutch Quality and was a member of Douglas Christian Fellowship Church of God, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, C.H. Knight. Survivors include his wife, Janice Knight of Douglas, GA; daughter, Angela Lynn Peterson (Farrell) of…

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…