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Retha Pearl Parker, age 92, of Orange Park, Florida, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born to Marvin and Oliff Kirkland Jowers on February 19, 1933, in Douglas, Georgia. Ms. Parker loved to garden, cook, and spend time with her family. Retha was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, T.J. Singletary and Kenneth Parker; and seven siblings, Thelma Vickers, J.D. Jowers, Nettie Vickers, Marvin Jowers, Jr., Doris Jowers, Robert Jowers, and…

Donald Wayne Thomas, age 61, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Thomas was born on February 1, 1964 to the late Wayne Thomas and Carol Crews Thomas. Survivors include: One Daughter; Dakoda Thomas of Nicholls GA, Cousins; Shelton Crews and Kevin Crews. The family will have a private family visitation on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12:00PM until 1:00PM at Sims Funeral Home. A public visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 1:30PM at Sims Funeral Home on the same day. Graveside Services…

The Southeast Health District is joining public health officials across Georgia in recognizing Georgia Preteen Vaccination Week from March 10-14. This observance is an annual initiative by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) aimed at raising awareness about the importance of vaccines for adolescents. Vaccination is a critical step in protecting preteens and teenagers from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Georgia DPH recommend several vaccines for adolescents, including those that protect against meningitis, HPV, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), and COVID-19. In accordance with Georgia DPH Rule 511-2-2, students attending school in…

Ida Rene McNab, age 62, of Hazlehurst, GA, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Reidsville, GA following an extended illness. Ms. McNab was born on July 4, 1962 to the late James D. Zanders and Imogene Nipper Zanders. Survivors include: One Daughter; Misty Hicks of Douglas, GA, One Son; Corey McNab of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren; Elizabeth Hicks, Emma Hicks, Julie McReavis, Jackson McNab, Brook McNab, Lauren Barbaree, One Great Grandchild; Baylor Hulett, Three Sisters; Lisa (Van) Hughes of Live Oak, FL, Diane Thomas of Hazlehurst, GA, Jeannie Faulkner of Nicholls, GA, One Brother; Dennis Zanders of Douglas,…

A 16-year-old juvenile who was reported missing on Thursday has been found safely in a neighboring county and is now back at home. On March 6, 2025, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received a concerning report from a local resident regarding her missing 16-year-old son. The mother reported that the teen was last seen the previous night around 10:30 p.m. The sheriff’s office promptly launched an investigation that swiftly led to the missing juvenile being found safely in a neighboring county. Today, authorities have confirmed that the boy is back home safely. This incident underscores the quick response and efforts…

A traffic stop on Rocky Pond Road and RS Brigmond Road led the apprehension of a fugitive wanted out of Chambers County, Texas. According to the incident report from the sheriff’s office, a deputy stopped a black Jeep Grand Cherokee on February 25, 2025, just before 1 a.m. The officer stopped the vehicle because it had a faulty headlight. During the stop, the officer discovered that a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Jerome Daniels, 30, of a Hahira address, had multiple warrants out of the Chambers County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office. Authorities in Chambers County stated that they wanted a…

The City of Douglas encourages citizens to attend or join various city committees and boards. The following is a list of March 2025 City of Douglas Boards and Committees meetings.

Fighting the opioid epidemic by introducing an innovative role in bedside patient care, Cammie Wolf Rice and the CWC Alliance are working tirelessly to prevent opioid addiction at the hospital level. This innovative role, the Certified Life Care Specialist (LCS), will ensure patients receive the guidance and resources they need to manage pain safely, focusing on opioid education, mental wellness support, and effective (non-opiate) pain management strategies before they ever leave the hospital. Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to partner with Cammie Wolf Rice and the CWC Alliance to bring this mission to life in our community. In 2018,…

Get ready for a day of excitement in the skies and on the ground as the Wings & Things Festival and Fly-in returns to the Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport on March 22. Hosted by Visit Douglas and the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, this family-friendly event will bring history to life with amazing aircraft, thrilling flight experiences, and plenty of fun for all ages. This year’s lineup includes some incredible planes and helicopters that have played big roles in aviation history. The legendary UH-1 Huey helicopter and the classic PT-17 Stearman will be on display, along with the Commemorative…

William Baxter Mills, age 65, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2024 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Mills was born on September 26, 1959, in Coffee County, GA, to the late Osbon Mills and Lois Cady Mills. Survivors include: His Wife; Debra Smith Mills, One Son; Brody (Jessica) Mills of Douglas GA, Two Daughters; Lindy Mills Wooten (Charlie Mac) of Ambrose, GA, Tara Mills Simpson (Dustin) of Waynesville, GA, Three Sisters; Beth Mills, Rhonda Abajian (Jim), Paula Kneeland (Keven), Five Grandchildren; Baylee Lott, Elijah Lott, Brilee Mills, Blair Mills, Walker Wooten, and…