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Mr. James Milton Carter, 67 of West Green, GA passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He is the son of the late Milton Carter and Mollie Cooper. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife; Dorlis Carter of West Green, GA. Son; Mitchell Carter of Alma, GA. Step-sons; Joey Porter and Jamie Porter From Previous Marriage: Step-Son; Raymond Mercer of Claxton. 2 Step-Daughters; Joanne Clay of Douglas, GA and Jody Mercer of Douglas, GA. 2 Sisters; Betty Bennett of North Carolina and Peggy Spivey…

Mrs. Evelyn Hutchinson Griffin, age 71 of Wray, GA passed away early Sunday morning, June 20, 2021 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA following a short illness. Mrs. Griffin was born March 26, 1950 to the Alsie Brown Hutchinson and the late Louvenia Dyes Hutchinson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Griffin; 3 Brothers: Charles Hutchinson, Buddy Hutchinson and Byrd Hutchinson. Mrs. Griffin, a native of Fitzgerald, GA, had lived in Coffee County for many years. She worked in the clerical department for the Coffee County Sherriff’s office. She was a member…

Mrs. Hazel Grantham Spivey, age 102 passed away early Friday morning, June 18, 2021 at Southern Senior Living following an extended illness. Mrs. Spivey was born December 23, 1918 to the late Henry Grantham and the late Dottie Batten Grantham. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lunzy Spivey, a Step-Son, John J. Spivey, a Step-Daughter, Geraldine Norris, 5 Brothers; Simon Grantham, Leroy Grantham, Elmer Grantham, Tommy Grantham and Baby Grantham; 2 sisters: Vera Hawkins and Marie Smith. Mrs. Spivey, a native of Coffee County, was a retired teacher having taught at Eastside, Westside and…

Mr. Jacob Warren “Jake” Dorminey, Sr. age 73 of West Green, GA passed away early Thursday morning, June 17, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Dorminey was born September 19, 1947 to the late Furman Dorminey and the late Betty Merritt Dorminey. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Nellie Jo Dorminey and a brother Julian Dorminey. Mr. Dorminey, a native of Coffee County, was a retiree of the State of Georgia with the DOT as a Bridge Inspector. After his retirement, he began his own business as 3D Contracting.…

Coffee Regional Medical Center, CRH Physician Practices, and Orthopedic Surgeons of Georgia are network providers for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans; Ambetter and Alliant Health. These plans are being offered in Georgia for 2021 and the open enrollment period has been re-opened and extended through August 15th, 2021. Local agency Carter Thompson Insurance can help with the enrollment process and discuss options that best fit an applicants’ needs. Carter Thompson Insurance is located in Douglas at 201 Ashley Street (across from Central Square Complex). The agency is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.…

Imagine missing over 500 meals with your family for two years. That’s how many Jenna Murphy missed, but for a great reason. She was embarking on a journey that took her two years to complete. She was enrolled in Wiregrass Tech’s evening cosmetology program, and as she looks back now, she is amazed by the impact returning to college had on her life. “I’m married and a mom of three and decided I wanted to attend evening classes at Wiregrass for Cosmetology.” For moms and dads, it’s never an easy decision to decide to return to school, but with evening classes,…

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 Lorado, Mexico the son of the late Pablo Flores Hernandez and Diega Sanchez. Mr. Hernandez was a farmer and a member of Templo La Ermosa. Survivors include 2 daughters, Maria Del Flores of Douglas, GA and Crystal Flores Montiel (Alex) of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Rocio Flores and Paulo Flores Jr.; 5 brothers, Federico, Jesus, Teofilo, Asunsion and Rodrigo Flores; sister, Bonfilia Flores; grandchildren, Katalina Flores and A.J. Carachure; several nieces…

Michael Eugene Holland, age 54, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Holland was born on February 16, 1967 in Kent County, Michigan the son of Gary Holland and Susan Nichols Holland. Mr. Holland was a math teacher working for Daughterly County, Ware County and Coffee County School Systems. He also was a radio announcer with WDMG and WOKA, a member of Waycross Gaming Community and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his parents, Gary and Susan Holland of Douglas, GA: brother, Brent Holland (Trina) of…

Helen T. Hutchinson Moore, age 69, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Douglas, Georgia. Mrs. Moore was born on December 13, 1951 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Luther and Geneva Reliford Taft. Mrs. Moore worked for Sunbelt Greenhouses and was a member of Jowers Chapel Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harvey and Lester Taft and a sister, Kathleen Muncey. Survivors include daughter, Donna LaKay Task of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Donald Hutchinson Jr of Douglas, GA and Timothy Luther Hutchinson…

Auzzie Douglas, Jr., age 67, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Douglas was born on February 26, 1954, in Douglas, GA to Louise Lavon Brown and the late Auzzie Douglas, Sr. Survivors include: Mother, Louise Lavon Brown of Douglas, GA, Daughter, Tracie Douglas of Alma, GA, Brother, Richard (June) Brown, Grandchildren, Rayden Hunter Douglas and Madelyn Douglas. Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by his father, Auzzie Douglas, Sr., and brother, Ashley Douglas. A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:00AM at the Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Cliff Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow at Douglas…