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Mrs. Lillie Magdalene “Mag” Spivey White, age 59 of Douglas, GA, passed away Saturday evening, August 7, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. White was born February 12, 1962 to the late Dewey Spivey and the late Novella Sellers Spivey of Axson, GA. Magdalene, a native of Coffee County, retired this year after teaching for 30 years in the Coffee County School System. She faithfully attended Jowers Chapel Holiness Baptist Church of Fales. Her strong work ethic followed her wherever she went, from the hot fields, to the altar, and into the classroom. Her excitement…

Ms. Connie Lynn Carver, age 56 of Douglas, GA passed away late Thursday evening, August 5, 2021 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. She was born July 28, 1965 to Barbara Ann Harper Carver and the late Elzie Wayne Carver. Ms. Carver, a native of Douglas, GA, was a CNA at Vista Park. She was a member of Lax Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her Mother: Barbara Ann Harper Carver of Douglas, GA 1 Brother: Stanley Carver of Willacoochee, GA 1 Niece: Payton Carver of Willacoochee, GA A number of cousins and many friends The…

Mr. John Mark Anderson, 49 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. He is the son of the late Hubert Anderson Sr. and Helen Garrett Anderson. Mr. Anderson is survived by his Daughter; Brittany (Drew) Busby of Douglas, GA. 2 Sons; Caleb (Shianna) Anderson of Nicholls, GA. and Joe (Sheila) Carver of Douglas, GA. Fiance; Gina Jordan of Douglas, GA. 2 Step-Daughters; Kileigh Phillips of Douglas, GA. and Laken (Brady) Thomas of Wilsonville. Step-Son; Brandon (Hannah) Phillips of Douglas, GA. 2 Brothers; Brantly (Kandi) Anderson of Douglas, GA.…

Mrs. Katherine Elaine Hursey Chaney, 66 of Douglas, GA passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah, GA with her loved ones by her side. She was born on December 6, 1954 to the late Marion Melvin Hursey and Louise Cady Hursey. Mrs. Chaney was a member of Calvary Mission Holiness Baptist Church and dedicated her life to serving the Lord and her family. Mrs. Chaney is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Gene Chaney of Douglas, GA. Daughter; Gina Chaney Burke (Steven) of Waycross, GA. Son; Shane Chaney (Kathy) of Nicholls,…

Mrs. Vera May Peavy, age 96 of Douglas, GA, passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Peavy was born April 12, 1925 to the late Mose May and the late Verdie Davis May. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Jay T. Peavy. Mrs. Peavy, a native of Axson, GA, was a homemaker. She was a devoted Christian wife and mother. For a number of years she was a faithful member of West Ward Church of God. Survivors include: 1 Son:…

Mrs. Janet Cathleen Stone Keene, age 48 of Douglas, GA passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Keene was born December 25, 1972 to Debra Brigmond Stone and the late Calvin Stone. Mrs. Keene, a native of Douglas, GA, was a homemaker. She had previously been the cafeteria manager for Citizens Christian Academy. Janet was a member of The Sanctuary. Survivors include: Her Husband: Steven Keene of Douglas, GA 3 Children: Joshua Keene, Jordan Keene and Ansley Keene all of Douglas, GA Her Mother: Debra Brigmond Stone of Douglas, GA…

Ms. Marian Carol Pearce Mitchell, age 58 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, following a brief illness. Ms. Mitchell was born June 19, 1963 to the late Marion Carroll Pearce and the late Macie Threatt Pearce. Ms. Mitchell, a native of Coffee County, was an operations systems service manager for Elixir Industries for 34 years. She was an active member of Wray Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: 2 Children: Arly Pridgen and husband Eric of Dallas, GA Adele Guthrie and husband Ashley of Douglas, GA 2 Brothers: Tommy Pearce of Douglas, GA…

Mr. Maxie Ernest Bell, age 73 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday evening, August 4, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Bell was born April 14, 1948 to the late Ernest Leroy Bell and the late Lillian Lucille Waters Bell. Mr. Bell, a native of Madison, FL, had been a truck driver for 28 years with Wal-Mart and 21 years with Publix. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Bell was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include: His Wife: Charlotte Nickell Bell of Douglas,…

Jan Studstill Phillips, age 66, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phillips was born on January 8, 1955 in Fulton County, Georgia the daughter of the late John Studstill and Helen Wise Studstill Woodruff. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker, an Avon representative, volunteered with Open Hands with the Coffee County Ministerial Association and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jimmy Studstill and, Alan Studstill. Survivors include 4 daughters, Cynthia Phillips (Aaron…

Paul Richard Wood, age 70, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Mr. Wood was born on October 13, 1950 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Charles & Evelyn Johnson Wood. Mr. Wood worked as a salesman for Phoenix Farms, a manufacturing housing company and was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Jacquelyn Wood Baker, Evelyn Montine Knowles, Yvonne Johnson, Linda Bursack and, 1 brother, Lynford Wood. Survivors include daughter, Sarah Wood…