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Shaun Bernard Spivey, age 52, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Spivey was born on June 19, 1969 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of Benny & Jenny Spivey. Shaun was a master plumber working for the State of Georgia and was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Byron Spivey and grandparents, Virgil & Lila Spivey. Survivors include 3 sons, Matthew Spivey (Sarah) of Douglas, GA, Morgan Spivey (Jacy) of Waycross, GA and, Walton Spivey of Axson, GA; 2 grandchildren,…

Merrell Clayson Jewell, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Pruitt Health & Rehab., Ocilla, Georgia. Mr. Jewell was born May 25, 1943 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Isom Jewell and Oneda Phillips Jewell. Mr. Jewell was a farmer and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandchild, John Jewell, brother, Harvey Jewell and 2 sisters, Bernice Crosby and Barbara Jean Knight. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Myrna Jewell…

Jean Carol Alexander was born June 26, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe Merritt and Lemmie Patton Merritt. She passed away at home on September 23, 2021, after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family. A private graveside service will be held on September 26 at 4:00 pm at Reedy Branch Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Elmer Alexander, four children: Debi Lott (Charley), Rick Lewis (Marissa), Vicki Lewis, Ronda Rentz (Dale); six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Stewart Meeks (Maxwell), Brandon Meeks (Mary Jane, Blew, Eliana), Jordan Meeks, Carol…

Frances Jernigan Sisk May 23, 1948 – September 22, 2021 Frances Sisk left this earth in the arms of Jesus her Savior. She will be remembered by her warm and loving personality and bright smile. She found joy in her children, grands, and great grands, and the rest of her family. She was generous and always ready to help when needed. She served happily with and at her church. She was excited for every opportunity to walk on the beach. Her flowers were a pleasure to her. She was preceded in…

Mr. William “Woody” Strother Woods, 56, of Martin, GA passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. Mr. Woods was born in Atlanta, GA on March 4, 1965, son of John Williams Woods of Cleveland, GA and the late Elizabeth Oliver Hammond. He was a restaurant manager having worked for Sonic Drive-In and was a United States Marine veteran. Mr. Woods was an active member of the Royston First United Methodist Church where he served in the Men’s Ministry, Children’s Ministry and was the sound operator. He was also a member of…

Jimmy Darrell Lott, age 71, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital, Hazlehurst, Georgia. Mr. Lott was born on February 28, 1950 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Quincey Lott and Jackie Joiner Lott. Mr. Lott worked for Wal-Mart as a truck driver, a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Joyce Lott, and siblings, Judy Bennett, John Lott and Joe Lott. Survivors…

Terry Allie Herrington, age 71, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September22, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Herrington was born on December 27, 1949 in Hazlehurst, Georgia the son of the late Allie Herrington and Myrtice Jewell Batchelor. Mr. Herrington worked for Wal-Mart as a truck driver, was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Wesley Chapel, Alma, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Timothy Herrington and a sister, Shirley Dale Herrington Stapleton. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Ann Herrington of Broxton, GA; 2…

Jerris Faye Mattox, 74, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on March 22, 1947, Mrs. Mattox was a life-long resident of Coffee County. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mattox, her parents, Rhozier and Iris Mills, and an infant brother, Jim Mills. Mrs. Mattox had many interests including gardening, cooking, reading and sewing. She devoted much of her time to her family, often placing others before herself. She loved her animals dearly, spending many afternoons on nature walks with her dogs. She also enjoyed photography,…

On Sunday, September 26, 2021 Jimmy Tanner, 16 of Douglas, GA went home to be with the Lord and his Mother Reba Tanner. He was born on January 14, 2005 in Douglas, GA. Jimmy was full of life and smiles while he was with us. He would bring a smile to anyone who was around him. We know he has our Lord smiling right now. Jimmy is survived by his Father and Mother; Rev. Floyd and Sandy Tanner of Douglas, GA. Sister; Carla Ramirez of Douglas, GA Brother; Darien Ramirez of Douglas, GA. His Hospice…

Mrs. Judy Lynn Ammons Cage, 66, of Douglas, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cage was born October 19, 1954 in Irwin County. She was the daughter of the late Henry Fulford & Vernell Ammons. Mrs. Cage was a homemaker. Mrs. Cage is survived by: Daughter: Tommie Jean Rodriguez of Douglas, Sons: William “Billy” Cage, Jr., Albert & Daughter-in-law: Yesi Cage of Miami, Florida; Brian Cage of Douglas; Brandon Cage of Douglas, Shaun & Brittany Cage of Bradenton, Florida; Brother: Billy Ammons; Sisters: Sheree Rogers & Aline Seagrove; 15 grandchildren; several nieces,…