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Mr. Dougal Gillis Sr, age 86, of Pearson, Ga, went to his eternal home Sunday morning, October 17, 2021, surrounded by family. Mr. Gillis was born November 10, 1934, to the late Lonnie and Mary Vickers Gillis. Dougal is preceded in death by 6 siblings and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gillis was in the US Army from 1954-1956. He worked for Union Camp and later spent his career with and retired from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Dougal was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Axson, Ga, where he was known by many as “The Candy…

Mr. Darrell Wayne White, age 65 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Friday, October 15, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness. Born in Homerville, Ga. on November 1, 1955, the son of James and Lillie Hulett White, he worked as a supervisor with Fleetwood Mobile Home Industry for many years and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pearson Ward. Mr. White enjoyed hunting, fishing, dirt track racing and being with his most treasured blessing, his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death, along with his parents, by…

Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services announces Elizabeth Ann Dale Horton, age 59 of Westgreen passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Mrs. Horton was born in Coffee County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Dale & Ollie Mae Reliford Dale and was preceded in death by: Daughter: Dianna Youngblood; Sister: Blanche Youngblood; Brothers: Leroy Dale, Junior Dale & Robert Dale. Mrs. Horton was a homemaker. Survivors include: Husband: Franklin Horton of West Green; Daughter & Son-in-law: Melissa & Jamie Kight of West Green; Step-daughter: Kendra Taylor of Nicholls; 6 Grandchildren: Tyler Youngblood & Chelsie Youngblood, Jay Benson,…

Mrs. Ruby Solomon Taylor, 77, of Douglas, GA, passed away October 15, 2021 under the care of Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 5, 1944 to the late Mr. Morgan Solomon and Late Mrs. Amanda Taylor Solomon. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her Grandson; Dylan Altman of Douglas, GA. Brothers; James Solomon of Douglas, Ga and Aldeen Solomon of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews and other family members also survive. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her Son; David Lee Veal, Husband; Roy Lee Veal, 2 Brothers; Joe Glynn…

Mr. Wendell Ralph Threatt, age 67 of Douglas, GA, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Threatt was born August 8, 1954 to the late Ralph Threatt and the late Willadean Spivey Threatt. He was preceded in death by a sister, Glynda Grantham and an infant grandson. Mr. Threatt, a native of Douglas, GA, had been a self-employed general contractor for many years. He was also retired as a Coffee County Board of Education Bus Driver. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife: Norma Lankford Threatt of…

Mrs. Judy Harper Bryant, age 67 of Broxton, GA went home to join our Lord and Savior, on Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Bryant was born April 26, 1954 to Addie Jo Solomon Harper Courson and the late Russell Harper. Other than her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Harper. Mrs. Bryant, a native of Coffee County, was affectionately known by many as Miss Judy. Her husband Julian Bryant went home to join the Lord in 2008. Afterwards, she continued to operate their business, The Red…

Mrs. June Elinor Gillis Ricketson Tanner, age 90 of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Tanner was born June 17, 1931 to the late James Oliver Gillis and the late Myrtle Harrell Gillis. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Allen Ricketson, Sr. and 2 Sons: John Allen Ricketson, Jr. and James Ben Ricketson, 1 Sister: Celia Morrison; 1 Grandchild: Dave Temple and 1 Great Grandchild: Estella Ann Shook. Mrs. Tanner, a native of Coffee County, had taught in the elementary school program for the Coffee…

Ms. Teresa Renee Gibson Daniels, age 66 of West Green, GA passed away Tuesday evening, October 19, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Ms. Daniels was born November 11, 1954 to the late Abraham Lincoln Hancock and the late Iris Marie Barfield Hancock Gibson. Later she was adopted by Auley Lee Gibson, who also preceded her in death along with her husband, Gilbert Daniels. Ms. Daniels, a native of Pelman, GA was a beautician by trade and also she attended Burkett Baptist Church in West Green, GA. Survivors include: Son: William Frank Hollinger, Jr. and wife…

Mr. Tony Pope (Murdick Anthony Pope) age 60 of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 19, 2021 at Vista Park Health and Rehab following an extended illness. Mr. Pope was preceded in death by his mother, the late Mary Lee Harper Pope and a sister, Teresa Pope and a nephew, Michael Pope. Mr. Pope was born, May 13, 1961 in Douglas, Ga. He was an EMT for Coffee Regional Medical Center for a number of years. He was a member of Carver Baptist Church. Tony enjoyed anything involving aviation, fishing, listening to music, taking pictures of wildlife and…

Mr. James Derrell Chaney, Sr., age 62 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 16, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Chaney was born December 20, 1958 to Cleo Adams Chaney and the late John D. Chaney, Sr. Mr. Chaney, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was a truck driver with Steve Vickers. He attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Chaney was a veteran of United States Air Force. Survivors include: His Wife: Christina Bond Chaney of Douglas, GA Children: Mandy Hutchison and husband Matt of Summerville, SC James Darrell “Jamie” Chaney, Jr. of Warner…