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Mr. Leroy Sapp, Jr., 82, of Thousand Oaks, CA., passed away November 5, 2020, after a long and valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A native of Coffee County, Ga., he was born July 17, 1938, to Leroy Sapp, Sr. and Rosa Brigmond Sapp. His widow is Gloria Yinger Sapp, a native of Etters, Pa. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lurlyne Sapp McDuffie of Brockton, Ga. Survivors include three sons, Michael Alimane of Spokane Valley, Wa., Patrick Sapp of Hilliard, Ohio, and Stephen Sapp of Newbury Park, Ca.; three grandchildren, Tyler, Kiarra and Quinn Sapp; and one great…

Eugene Everett Davis, age 88, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at residence. Mr. Davis was born on May 2, 1932, in Nashville, GA to the late William Oren Davis and Velma Linnie Gaskins Davis. Mr. Davis had served in the Korea War and was a building inspector for Coffee County Commissioners’ office. Survivors include: Daughter, Rhonda Kay (Carlton) O’Neal of Douglas, GA, Grandchildren, Carla Melissa O’Neal, James Carlton O’Neal, Jr., Andrew Warren O’Neal. Brother, Vernon (Juanita) Davis of Howell, GA, Sister, Latrell Rogers of Alapaha, GA. Several Nieces and Nephews and grandchildren. He was a preceded by a son, Donnie Eugene…

Lorell C. Harrell, age 77, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Harrell was born on October 27, 1943 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Robert Harrell and Agnes Trowell Harrell. Mr. Harrell retired as a sales associate with Robert Fender Chevrolet and was a member of Bushnell Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Harrell and a granddaughter, Brittany Floyd Evans. Survivors include his wife, Linda Harrell of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Greg Harrell (Eva) of…

Dorothy “Dot” O’Steen Jowers, age 88 of Douglas, GA went to her heavenly home Saturday, December 12, 2020. Mrs. Jowers was born January 30, 1932 in Douglas, GA to the late Henry and Eula Mae Johnson. She was a native of the Satilla community for many years. Mrs. Jowers was proceeded in death by her first husband, Rev. Freeman O’Steen and her five brothers, Johnny (Blondine) Johnson, Braxton (Onita) Johnson, Russell Johnson, Paul Johnson, and C.A. Johnson. She is survived by her husband of over 15 years, Mr. Paul Jowers and her three children, Pat Guthrie, Jackie…

Ms. Angela Lewis Voorhees, 33 of Nicholls passed away on Thursday 10, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of Jennifer Lewis. Ms. Voorhees is survived by her daughter, Madison Lewis of Nicholls, GA. Brothers: Ashley Lewis of Douglas, GA and Little Joe Jewell Step-sister; Wendy Jewell Step-brothers; Jody Jewell and Ashley Jewell Special nephews; Skyler Lewis and Hunter Lewis Several cousins, Aunts and Uncles also survived. Ms. Voorhees is preceded in death by her nephew Colton Lewis, her Papa Gordon Lewis and…

Mr. Calvin G. McDonald, age 59 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Daughters: Amber McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Amanda McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Brandy Kersey and husband Christopher of Douglas, Ga. Brothers: Fred McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Luke McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Sue White and husband Doodle of Pearson, Ga. Laverne Carver and husband Craig of Pearson, Ga. Ruth McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Grandchildren: Tyler Harper, Logan McDonald, Bailey Morgan, and Liam Green. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Mr. McDonald is preceded…

Ms. Kellah Latrelle McNab Spivey, age 87 of Douglas, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2020 at Southern Senior Living following an extended illness. Ms. Spivey was born March 6, 1933 to the late Frank McNab and the late Lucy Vickers McNab. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Spivey, and siblings F. C. McNab, Elizabeth Bumgarner and Joann Wesberry. Ms. Spivey, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Children: Mary Jean Spivey of Douglas, GA Mark Spivey and wife Karen of Douglas, GA Lamar…

Ms. Betty Jean Corbitt Hursey, age 83 of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, December 11, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hursey was born August 3, 1937 to the late A.J. Corbitt and the late Estelle Merritt Corbitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Williams and a brother, Emory Corbitt. Ms. Hursey, a native of Broxton, GA, was sewing machine operator with Streat’s Garment and Spectrum Apparel. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son: Dewayne Hursey of West Green, GA Brothers: Ken…

Mr. Jimmy Hayes, age 45 of Alma, passed away December 8, 2020 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Hayes was born April 30, 1975 to the late James “Bud” Hayes and the late Cleo Taylor Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Carlos Hayes. Survivors include: Children: Dustin Hayes and Cameron “Cam” Hayes both of Waycross, GA Sisters: Carolyn Beirfreund and Brenda Susie Hayes Anderson and husband James Brothers: Gary Lamar Hayes and wife Vicky and Richard Kenneth Hayes and wife Becky Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends Memorialization…

Mrs. Leona Miller Burnsed, age 68 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mrs. Burnsed was born March 26, 1952 to the late Farice Franklin Miller and the late Vera Cain Miller. Mrs. Burnsed, a native of Jeff Davis County, served as a dedicated member of the ministry of WULS Radio 103.7 FM Solid Gospel since its beginnings alongside her husband, Wyndel Burnsed, to whom she was married for 51 years. As the Executive Vice President of WULS Radio, she served local and national ministries across the USA…