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Ms. Andrea Lorene Carver, age 34, of Douglas, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home following a short illness. A native of Waycross, Ga., Andrea was born, November 8, 1986, to Charles Carver and Nelda Gurley Douglas. She enjoyed living in small towns like Millwood, Axson and Pearson where she shared her talent and love of sewing, as a seamstress. Andrea also loved shopping and spending time with her friends and family. Her spirit of strength, determination and faith will continue as a reminder to all who knew her. Andrea was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents,…

Mr. Chester Allen Hersey, age 61 of Burlington, NC passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his residence in North Carolina following a short illness. Mr. Hersey was born January 1, 1960 to the late William Roe Hersey and the late Vivian Murray Hersey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Buddy Hersey. Mr. Hersey, a native of Coffee County, was an aluminum fabricator with a company in NC. Survivors include: Companion: Venna Kay Wood of Burlington, NC Children: Ken Wood and David Mosley of St. Augustine, FL Danny Wood Palm Coast, FL Joshua Wood…

Mr. Robert Gordon Anderson, age 66 of Nicholls, passed away Tuesday evening, June 22, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Anderson was born September 1, 1954 to the late Johnnie Anderson and the late Mary Myrtle Gillespie Anderson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Roger Anderson, David Anderson and Elaine Bond; and his father-in-law: Robert Harper. Mr. Anderson, a native of Coffee County, had been a self-employed owner/operator truck driver for over 30 plus years. He attended Chatterton Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife: Rhonda Lataine Harper Anderson of…

Rev. Carroll W. Carver, age 77, of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Carver was born on January 9, 1944 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Vincent E. & Vera Harper Carver. Rev. Carver has been a Pastor for over 25 years, serving churches in Atkinson County and Coffee County. Most recently Rev. Carver has been the Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Ambrose, GA for the past 11 ½ years. He also was a veteran of the United States Army and the Georgia National Guard. In addition…

Joan Robertson Stapleton, affectionately known as Mama Jo, passed into Heaven on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 88. Mrs. Stapleton was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 15, 1933, the first of three daughters, to Dr. John Hayes and Doris Horne Robertson. Mrs. Stapleton began her career as a surgical nurse in Augusta before moving to Douglas in the early 1950s, where she spent her time being a mother and homemaker. After rearing her three children she began a second career in retail clothing for women, first at Hybernia’s and later as a manager at Belk.…

Brenda Adams Batten, age 64, of Pearson, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Batten was born on July 29, 1956 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late B. H. & Gertrude Warren Adams. Mrs. Batten was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Time Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Jene Batten, daughter, Dora Beth Spivey and a sister, Nina Faye Metts. Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Mancil (Robbie) of Axson, GA; son, Barry Spivey (Talena) of Willacoochee, GA; 2…

Orson Adams, age 80, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born on April 10, 1941 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Olan & Mattie Bell Carter Adams. Mr. Adams was a farmer, chairman for over 20 years with the Soil & Water Conservation Authority and was of the Pentecostal Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rachel Jackson Adams. Survivors include daughter Karla Adams of St. Louis, MO; sister, Vonda W. Gustafson of Henderson, NV;…

Paulo Flores Hernandez, age 49, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Hernandez was born on January 4, 1972 in Guerrero, Mexico the son of the late J Jesus Flores and Diega Sanchez Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez was a farmer and a member of Templo La Ermosa. Survivors include: Wife Maria Del Flores of Douglas, GA., two daughters: Crystal Flores Montiel (Alex) of Douglas, GA; and Rocio Flores of Douglas, Ga. 1 son, Paulo Flores Jr.;, 5 brothers, Federico, Jesus, Teofilo, Asunsion and Rodrigo Flores; sister, Bonfilia Flores; grandchildren, Katalina Flores and A.J. Carachure; several nieces and…

Joan C. Scritchlow, age 88, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Ambrose, Georgia. Mrs. Scritchlow was born on April 12, 1933 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Millard & Ruth Conner Dockery. Mrs. Scritchlow was a homemaker and of the Episcopalian Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Scritchlow and a daughter, Kim Johnson. Survivors include 2 daughters, Lyn Smith of Ambrose, GA and Kelly Smith of Ambrose, GA; son, Mark Smith of Douglas, GA; 7 grandchildren, Terri Lyn Day (Benjamin) of…

Linda Dean Jernigan, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jernigan was born on October 23, 1946 in Henegar, Alabama the daughter to the late R.V. & Walladean Adams Jernigan. Mrs. Jernigan was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Wooten and a brother, Dale Jernigan. Survivors include 2 daughters, Darlene Higdon (Stuart) of Fort Rock, AL and Kylene Hartline (John) of Fort Payne, AL; son, James Wooten (Jamie) of Batavia, Ohio; 4…