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Mr. Perry Rayford Batten Sr., 73 of Coffee County, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence with his loved ones by his side. He is the son of the late Elias Batten and Bular Bell. Mr. Batten is survived by his wife, Karen Batten of Douglas, GA; son Perry Batten Jr. of Douglas, GA; daughter, Jill Stubbs of Douglas, GA; sister, Omega (Woodrow) Williams of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Roy (Barbara) Batten of Dawsonville, GA; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and other family members also survive. Other than his parents, Mr. Batten was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur…

Mr. Roy Lee Wilkerson, age 48 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Mother: Joyce Stephens Wilkerson of Douglas, Ga. Daughter: Shea Wilkerson Corbitt and husband, Gage Corbitt of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Shawn Wilkerson of Douglas, Ga. Grandson: Jace Corbitt Mr. Wilkerson was preceded in death by his father Roy Wilkerson. Several other relatives also survive. Graveside services for Mr. Wilkerson will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Mora Baptist Church Cemetery in Mora with Rev.…

Mr. James Benjamin “Ben” Ricketson, age 60 of Douglas, passed away late Tuesday evening December 22, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ricketson was born March 28, 1960 to June Gillis Ricketson Tanner and the late Allen Ricketson. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Ricketson and one nephew Dave Temple. Mr. Ricketson, a native of Douglas, GA, had been employed with Ricketson Poultry. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: His mother and step-father June Tanner and husband Jess of Douglas, GA Sister: Rebecca “Becky” Temple of Douglas, GA…

James David Cook, age 77, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cook was born on April 23, 1943 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Jim Brown and Agnes Parnell Cadle Cook. Mr. Cook retired from Satilla Rural Electric Corporation as a lineman and attended First Assembly Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Hank Crews. Survivors include his wife, Janice L. Cook of Douglas, GA; daughter, Heather Dawn Crews of Nicholls, GA; two grandchildren, Cody Crews…

Melinda Gail Rudd, age 49, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Rudd was born on May 18, 1971 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of Dan O’Steen and Susan O’Steen. Melinda was graduate of UGA with a degree in Dietetics and she was a die-hard Bulldog fan. She loved to reminisce and tell stories of working in the tobacco patch with her siblings, cousins and other children. She was definitely the prankster of the family. Her love for family and friends, quick wit, and desire to pull off the…

Chester L. Thomas Sr, age 72, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Bacon County Hospital, Alma, Georgia. Mr. Thomas was born on April 9, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late David and Jesse Mae Evans Thomas. Mr. Thomas worked as a manager with NAPA Auto Parts, was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of Broxton Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Thomas, son, Michael Byrd, sister, Wanell Thomas and brothers,…

Melody Lynn Worth, age 71, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. Mrs. Worth was born on December 7, 1949 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter of the late James Lee and Alma Elizabeth Lynn Yarbrough. Mrs. Worth was a retired (1993) registered nurse working for Coffee Regional Medical and was member of Mt. Zion Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond “Butch” Yarbrough. Survivors include her husband, E.L. “Buddy” Worth of Douglas, GA; son, Adam Cato (Leigh) of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Alexis Cato of Watkinsville,…

Teresa Marks, age 62, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Marks was born on October 5, 1958 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Paul and Lucille Langford Banks. Mrs. Marks worked as a caretaker with Fair Haven/Shady Acres Nursing Home and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marks. Survivors include daughter, Carmen Wheeler (Leon) of Nicholls, GA; three grandchildren, James Clinton Porter, April Shiann Porter and Sarah Nicole Porter; six great grandchildren,…

Freddie Lewis, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Vista Park Health & Rehabilitation, Douglas, Georgia. Mrs. Lewis was born on December 16, 1929 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Miles and Lucy Lott Harrell. Mrs. Lewis worked as a seamstress with Lemar Corporation and was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church, Broxton, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred Tanner and second husband, Milton “Peter” Lewis, son, Carl Tanner and stepson, Jimmy Lewis. Survivors include son, Wayne Tanner…

Donald Vernon Dibble, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dibble was born on November 19, 1935 in Park River, North Dakota the son of the late Byron Dibble and Lena Ehlert Dibble. Mr. Dibble retired from CSX as a lineman and was a member of Douglas Christian Fellowship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie Dianne Richardson Dibble. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Dibble of Jacksonville, FL and Eric Dibble of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Sherri O’Steen of Jacksonville,…