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Talmadge Banks, age 93, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Banks was born on August 13, 1927 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Oscar Preston & Mittie Ann Wheeler Banks. Mr. Banks was a retired supervisor with Fleetwood Homes and was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Merritt, son-in-law, Dennis Wright and 9 brothers & sisters. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Banks of Douglas, GA; 3 daughters, Linda Wright of Douglas, GA,…

Barbara Sue Dedmond, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Dedmond was born on February 11, 1934 in Athens, Tennessee the daughter of the late Charles Willard and Martha Gladys Powell Knox. A member of First Presbyterian Church in Douglas, she spent most of her life as a homemaker raising her four children. In 1981, she started working with Belk in Douglas where she met and befriended many people. She retired from there after 25 years of service. She was well known in Coffee County and Douglas and…

Kenneth George Brown, age 68, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence. Brown was born on March 12, 1953, in Pearson, GA to the late G. W. Brown and Vera Youngblood Brown. Survivors include: Wife, Sharon Myers Brown of Broxton, GA, Son, Kenneth Buck (Misty) Brown of Nicholls, GA, (one late grandchild, Harper Lynn Brown), grand-puppies Georgia and Millie Brown, Brother, Buddy Brown of Pearson, GA, Sister, Janice Mobley of Pearson, GA, Sister, Charleen White of Pearson, GA, Sister, Rita Burch of Pearson, GA. He was preceded in death by: Father, G. W. Brown; Mother, Vera…

Mrs. Betty Jo King Wright, aged 77, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Sunday July 18, 2021 peacefully at her residence. Mrs. Wright was born on January 11, 1944 in Ware County, Ga. to the late George Dewey King and the late Flossie Mae Bennett King. Mrs. Wright is survived by: Son “Rusty’ Randall Wright of Douglas, Ga.; Daughter: Rita W. (Tony) Bridges of Broxton, GA,; Three brothers, Lester (Linda) King; J. W.(Shirley) King; Sam (Joyce) King; Sister, Annette (Eddie) Gourley, seven grandchildren, Leila (Andrew) Taft, Nikki (Kevin) Davis, Johnathan Wright, Randy (Shannon) Wilson, Joseph (Miaya) Wilson, Benjamin (Cari)…

Dewey Chaney, Jr, age 77, of Waverly, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Golden Isle Hospice, Brunswick, Georgia. Mr. Chaney was born on November 25, 1944 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Dewey R. Chaney, Sr and Lucinda Goff Chaney. Mr. Chaney was a self-employed plumber and a member of Darien Church of God, Darien, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Johnnie Faye Chaney, son, Patrick Chaney and, 2 sisters, Nell C. Wooten and Mae C. Harper. Survivors include his wife, Patricia B.…

Irene “Shirley” Simmons, age 89, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Broxton, Georgia. Mrs. Simmons was born on September 22, 1931 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Morgan Sidney & Addie Mae Todd Moon. Mrs. Simmons was a homemaker and a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church, Broxton, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Simmons, son, Osborn “Skeet’ Newell, 3 brothers and, 2 sisters. Survivors include 2 daughters, Margie Anderson (Donald) of Douglas, GA and, Linda O’Neal (Dennis) of Broxton, GA; 3…

Russell Clark Durden, Sr., age 89, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Durden was born on September 29, 1931 in Jeff Davis County, Georgia the son of the late John Lawton and Martha Peterson Durden. Mr. Durden was a retired Consultant Engineer with HWC & Associates and was a veteran of the United States Army. Sgt. Clark Durden served January 12, 1951 to January 11, 1954, serving during the Korean War. In 1951 with the 7th Division, Regiment (RCT) Regimental Combat Team and was wounded in September of 1951.…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit, the Georgia State Patrol and the Hazlehurst Police Department set up checkpoints to inspect motor vehicle operators and make sure everyone is driving safely. During these inspections, operators were in violation of several traffic infractions from driving under the influence of alcohol charges, drug possession charges and even wanted criminals with outstanding felony warrants made an appearance and were apprehended. In addition, the Jeff Davis County Drug Unit and the Hazlehurst Police Department continue to…