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Alma “Memaw” Stubblefield, age 69, of Macon, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her daughter’s house in Hazlehurst. Memaw was born May 5,1957 in Craving County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Colonel and Elma Clark, sister Linda Faye Clark, and grandson Matthew Cameron Johnson. Memaw was a member of New Haven Baptist Church of Gordon, Ga. She loved the Lord and was never afraid to let you know it. Survivors include her daughter Lisa (Roy) Taylor, son Michael Stubbelfield, Grandchildren Ty Dowdy, Clay Taylor, Macie Taylor, and many un-biological grandchildren,…

Mrs. Connie Sue Hines, 68 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Jeff Davis Hospital. She is the daughter of Richard Wyatt and Lucy Ann Parsons Lockwood. Mrs. Hines is survived by her mother, Lucy Lockwood of Hazlehurst, Ga. Daughters: Amy Hines of Douglas, Ga. and Jenny Ann Lloyd of Waycross, Ga. Grandsons: Landon Mullis and Jett Wilson, both of Waycross, Ga. Granddaughters: Keely Morris (Riley) of Pearson, Ga. and Bailey Carelock of Douglas, Ga. Great-granddaughters: Raylee Morris and Ella Morris both of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Eddy Wyatt (Sandy). Other…

Mrs. Sheila K. Martin, age 60 of Axson passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Survivors include: Husband: Rickey Davis of Axson, Ga. Sons: William F. Martin, Jr. and wife Lindsey of Valdosta, Ga. Jeremy Davis of Douglas, Ga. Daughters: Tonya Lynn Braswell and husband John of Jacksonville, Fl. Kayla L. Davis of Douglas, Ga. Brother: Robbie Roberts of Griffin, Ga. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Martin will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021at…

Ms. Thelma V. Bryant, age 81 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Ocilla following an extended illness. She was born in Irwin County on March 27, 1939, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ozzie Bryant and Lizzie Clark. Ms. Bryant lived her life in the Willacoochee and Irwin County areas and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was preceded in death, along with her parents, by her sister, Louise Welch and three brothers, Lonnie Bryant, Clarence Bryant and Elisha Bryant. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Bryant will be held Friday, February 12, 2021…

Weems Melvin “Worm” Simmons, age 62, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Simmons was born on March 26, 1958 in Lincolnton, Georgia the son of the late Alex Melvin and Lillie Louise Davis Simmons. Mr. Simmons worked at Walmart Distribution Center, was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Nicholls Baptist Church. Survivors include brother, Jimmy Ray Simmons (Denise) of Alma, GA; two sisters, Wanell S. Nails (Johnny) of Nicholls, GA and Linda Faye Hersey (James) of Nicholls, GA; special nieces, Heidi Hines…

Jimmy Lee Reliford Jr., age 52, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Reliford was born on December 21, 1968 the son of Jimmy Lee Reliford Sr and the late Lillie Jackson Reliford. Mr. Reliford was a local farmer. Survivors include his father, Jimmy Lee Reliford Sr of Jacksonville, FL; two uncles, Leroy Reliford (Earnestine) of Willacoochee, GA and Junior Jackson (Josephine) of Nicholls, GA; two aunts, Myrtle Harper of Pearson, GA and Mary Purvis (Jack) of Pearson, GA; several nieces and nephews. Memorialization is by cremation. …

By Loran Posey On Feb. 11, the University of Georgia Alumni Association recognized the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni during the 12th annual Bulldog 100 Celebration, which was hosted online. LeaseQuery, an Atlanta-based accounting software firm, was named the fastest-growing alumni business for the second year in a row. The company, led by two former college roommates, is the first business to repeat as No. 1 in consecutive years. CEO George Azih earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UGA in 2003 and Chief Revenue Officer Chris Ramsey earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in…

The South Georgia State College Hawks extended their season opening winning streak to eight games Thursday night with a 91-53 win over the East Georgia State Bobcats. A combination of balanced scoring and strong defense carried the Hawks (8-0, 2-0) to victory once again, with four players scoring in double figures. Bryce Brown led the scoring with 20 points, four rebounds and four assists. Jordan Coffee had 12 points and three assists. Jalen King finished with 11 points, and Nik Jiles had 10 points and nine assists. SGSC held East Georgia State to 34.5 percent from the field…

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Atmath Bell Wright, 35, and Joseph Dailey, 48, both of Metter, GA, and Samantha Jackson Pincus, 48, of Neeses, SC, were arrested in connection with a recent Coffee County fire. The fire occurred at 1109 Brunswick Avenue in Nicholls around 8:22 a.m. on Friday, February 5. “The resident was not home at the time of the fire and investigators on scene noted a TV was missing,” said Commissioner King. “The culprits were all charged with 1st degree burglary and arson after one individual approached the Nicholls Police Chief…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator The Coffee County Cattle Boosters will be hosting the County Heifer and Market Beef Cattle Show for 4-H and FFA students at 11 AM on Saturday, February 27. The show will be held in the Billy Walker Livestock Facility at Coffee Middle School. Participants are: Coffee County 4-H: Maggie McIver, Taylor Medders, and Nora Taylor White; CCA FFA: Renee Asbel; Coffee Middle FFA: Preston Hutto, Reid White, and Kinsley Wooten; Coffee High FFA: Kate Day, Kramer Day, Emma Hutto, Hunter Hutto, Hallie Lott, and Brylee Moxley. Please come out to support these students as they exhibit their…