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Former Coffee High head football coach Jim Keith, age 74, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home. He served as the Trojans’ head coach from 1995-1997, where he compiled an overall record of 14-16. Jim was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1947 to Austin and Mamie Keith. He worked closely with his grandfather, Mr. L.B. Keith, his father, and Uncle Doc at Keith’s Shoe Shop. He attended Fort Payne High School and was proud to be a part of the 1964 Wildcat championship football team there. He attended Jacksonville State, where…

South Georgia State College will usher in a new academic year Monday, August 9, 2021, with Faculty and Staff Convocation. The opening ceremony welcomes new and returning employees to the college community and marks the official launch of the fall semester. Convocation activities will take place all week for faculty and staff. Events will include a time to recognize faculty tenure and promotion and to celebrate employees’ years of service to SGSC, including retiree recognitions. Several sessions will be held during the week to provide professional learning opportunities. This year’s keynote address will be presented by Mr. Alfred…

The Community Foundation of Coffee County (CFCC) has announced that it is accepting grant applications from now Aug. 15, 2022, at noon. A total of $10,000 is available to support 2022 grants. Organizations that receive a grant are encouraged to use this grant in applying for matching funds to maximize the funding potential for their program or project. Visit cfcga.org/grant/cfcc for more information on the application process. CFCC’s Community Grant Program awards grants to organizations in Coffee County and the immediate surrounding area. Applications will be considered from nonprofits, higher education, and faith-based organizations only for non-sectarian, community outreach programs…

Mr. Donald Kyle Milhollin, age 79 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday night, July 21, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Milhollin was born October 22, 1941 to the late Willie Ray Milhollin and the late Anna Lee Newbern Milhollin. Mr. Milhollin, a native of Coffee County, was a farmer by trade. He was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include: His wife: Connie Turner Milhollin of Douglas, GA Daughters: Claudia Reeves and Stacie Milhollin, both of Douglas, GA. Brother: Kilbert Milhollin of Marietta, GA Sister: Anna Ray Johnson of Douglas, GA Grandchildren: Lane…

Mr. David Lee Harrell, 27 of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021. He is the son of Mr. Raymond L. Harrell and Ms. Peggy Sue Harrell. Other than his parents, Mr. Harrell is survived by his 2 sisters; Katrina Gonzalez of Douglas, GA and Alicia Salazar of Douglas, GA. Grandmother; Ann Spires of Hazelhurst, GA. Aunts; Lisa Woods of Douglas, GA and Arlene Harrell of Douglas, GA. Several Nieces and Nephews also survived. Mr. Harrell is preceded in death by his 2 Grandfathers; Tillman Spires and Frank Harrell, Grandmother; Edna Harrell, 2…

Mr. Angus Carlton McDowell, age 78 of Millwood, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Dollie Simmons McDowell Sons: Dennis McDowell and wife, Charlotte of Millwood, Ga. Glen McDowell and wife, Ellen of Naylor, Ga. Ricky McDowell and wife, Michelle of Millwood, Ga. Brothers: Bill McDowell of Thomasville, Ga. Roger McDowell of Blakely, Ga. Ted McDowell…

Mr. Angus Carlton McDowell, age 78 of Millwood, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Dollie Simmons McDowell Sons: Dennis McDowell and wife, Charlotte of Millwood, Ga. Glen McDowell and wife, Ellen of Naylor, Ga. Ricky McDowell and wife, Michelle of Millwood, Ga. Brothers: Bill McDowell of Thomasville, Ga. Roger McDowell of Blakely, Ga. Ted McDowell…

Mrs. Belinda McMillan Gibbs, age 65, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, in Evans, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Timothy Newmans of Augusta, Ga. Daughter: Becky Bedenbaugh and husband David, Jr. of Augusta, Ga. Step-son: Kevin Gibbs and wife Julie of Tifton, Ga. Brother: Jessie McMillan and wife Becky of Willacoochee, Ga. Grandchildren: Ashlyn Jones and husband Will, Alyssa Bedenbaugh, Kamila Newmans, and Kaitlyn Newmans Great-grandson: Dean Jones Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Gibbs. Funeral…

Mr. Jesse Earl Morris, age 80 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Jesse Edwin “Jess” Morris of Yulee, Fl. Daughters: Tonya Mason of Hartselle, Al. Melissa Williams and husband Ivan of Yulee, Fl. Sister: Pearl Tanner and husband Jack of Douglas, Ga. 10 Grandchildren: Thomas Earl Mason (Sarah), Tabitha Abigail Mason Hatfield (Jordan), TaShauna Mason, Ivan Williams, Sean Williams, Travis Williams, Lacey Morris, Caitlyn Riggins (Johnny), Nelson Morris (Odalys), and Mackenzie Miller. 10 Great-Grandchildren and several nieces,…

Mrs. Mary Frances Morris, age 79 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. Survivors include: Son: Jesse Edwin “Jess” Morris of Yulee, Fl. Daughters: Tonya Mason of Hartselle, Al. Melissa Williams and husband Ivan of Yulee, Fl. Brothers: Harold Barnes of Douglas, Ga. J.H. Barnes of Homerville, Ga. Sisters: Connie Hamilton of Pearson, Ga. LaVonne Marsh of Augusta, Ga. Virginia Griffis and husband Roger of Douglas, Ga. Sarah Clemons of Douglas, Ga. …