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Mr. Sam D. Wood, age 86, of Douglas passed away late Friday night, September 24, 2021 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Wood was born November 1, 1934 to the late William Harvey Wood and the late Viola Johnson Wood. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by and infant daughter and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Wood, a native of Raleigh, NC had been a truck driver for 6o plus years. Survivors include: Wife: Brenda Adams Wood of Douglas, GA Children: Kathy Pietrantonio of Reading, PA William Gregory Wood of Pensacola, FL Jeffery Sam Wood…

Mr. Jackie Copeland, age 74 of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Copeland was born July 6, 1947 to the late James E. Copeland and the late Lizzie Belle Daniels. Mr. Copeland, a native of Ft. Myers, FL was self employed in home construction. He attended the First Assembly of God and the Church of God. Survivors include: His wife: Debra Ann Crites Copeland of Douglas, GA Son: Shawn Copeland of Douglas, GA Daughters: Cynthia Lynn Musgrove of Douglas, GA Debbie Ann Davis of West Green, GA…

Mr. Richard Lawrence Henderson, Sr. age 76 of Douglas, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Henderson was born July 21, 1945 to the late William Henderson and the late Dorothy Oldham Henderson. Mr. Henderson, a native of Orlando, FL, was self employed as a welder. He attended St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Mr. Henderson was also a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include: 6 Children: Misty Henderson of Douglas, GA, Ricky Henderson, Troy Henderson, D. D. Watson, Larry Henderson and Michael Henderson, all of Trenton,…

Infant Estella Ann Shook of Axson, GA passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: Parents: Scott Andrew Shook and Lesley Temple Shook of Axson, GA Sister: Aria June Shook of Axson, GA Maternal Grandparents: David Temple of Jekyll Island, GA Rebecca Ricketson Temple of Douglas, GA Step-Maternal Grandmother: Carla Sue Temple of Jekyll Island, GA Paternal Grandparents: Michael Wayne and Wanda Moore Shook of Douglas, GA A private graveside service will be held Friday, September 24, 2021 at Carver Cemetery with Rev. Philip Corbean officiating. Due to COVID-19, the family would like to ask…

Miss Desiree Lynette Barr, age 36 of Waycross, GA passed away September 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Miss Barr was born March 11, 1985 to Patrick Barr and Janice Marie Jennisch Clark. Survivors include: Mother: Janice Marie Jennisch Clark of Broxton, GA Father: Patrick Barr of Panama City, FL Daughter: Stephanie Barr of Gastonia, NC Son: Christopher Merritt of Ambrose, GA Grandson: Justin Barr of Gastonia, NC Sisters: Cassandra Breedlove of Panama City, FL Amanda Barr of Ambrose, GA Samantha Cowart of Broxton, GA Brother: Clarence Barr of Broxton, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends. Memorialization…

Mrs. Winona Lavon Corbitt Daniel, age 78 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Daniel was born December 19, 1942 to the late E. L. Corbitt and the late Marie Harrell Corbitt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Jessie Corbitt, a sister: Patsy Wooten and 1 Great Grand Daughter: BreeAnn Thomas. Mrs. Daniel, a native of Douglas, GA, had been in the banking business for 40 plus years, having served at Coffee County Bank, Liberty Bank and BB&T before retirement. She was…

Mrs. Tina Louise Laney Mason, age 56 of Blackshear, GA passed away Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021 at her residence in Blackshear, GA following a short illness. Mrs. Mason was born December 4, 1964 to the late Howard Edward Laney and the late Jane Marie Wise Laney. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Todd Mason and a sister Rose Bragg. Mrs. Mason, a native of Orlando, FL, was a homemaker. She attended Willacoochee Church of God. Survivors include: Husband: Dennis Todd Mason of Blackshear, GA Daughters: Brandy Laney of Broxton, GA Meghan Mason of…

Mr. Jerry Wayne Leavens, age 75, of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born June 7, 1946 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Daniels Leavens and a son Johnny Wayne Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Douglas, GA was a self employed diesel mechanic for many years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include: Daughter: Tammy Louise Leavens and…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator The State 4-H/FFA Goat and Lamb Show will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds on October 7-10. Goat showmanship classes will be held on Friday, October 8, with the wether show immediately following. Does will be shown on Saturday, October 9. Lamb showmanship will be held on Saturday, October 9, and the lamb show is on Sunday, October 10. If you are in Perry for the fair, please stop by the livestock arena and support the members participating. 4-H goat show participants include: Hayden Gay, Hollyn Gay, Kyleigh Gay, McKenzie Gay, and…

The Lady Trojans split 4 games last week with a region win against Wayne mixed in. On Monday, CHS dropped a game to 7A Tift County 3-0 in a low-scoring game. Emily Elisis and Erin Robinson picked up the only 2 hits for Coffee. Erin Robinson pitched well going 7 innings striking out 7. Wednesday Coffee was on the road and outslugged Bacon in a 9-3 win. Erin Robinson and Lacey Stone had 3 hits each while Hannah Capps, Shyanne Jump, and Emily Robinson added 1 apiece. Emily Robinson’s hit was a 260-foot homer, her 6th of the year. …