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Mr. George Daniel Boatright, age 56 of Pearson, Ga., formerly of Homerville, Ga., passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a short illness. Born on July 23, 1964 to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford and Resa Lashley Boatright, Mr. Boatright worked as a truck driver until his health declined. He enjoyed working with racehorses, fishing, watching NASCAR and football, especially Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Boatright loved his dog, “Chopper,” and joking around with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: Wife: Brenda Boatright of Pearson, Ga. …

Sherry Tanner Evans, age 61, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Sherry was born on December 13, 1959 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Hiram and Laverne Davis Tanner Jr. She worked as a registered nurse at Dorminey Medical Center, Fitzgerald, Georgia and was member of Stokesville Baptist Church, Axson, Georgia. Survivors include her daughter, Eve Brawner (Will) of Douglas, GA; two grandchildren, Olivia and Vivian Brawner; sister, Rose Tanner Meeks (Tim) of Douglas, GA; brothers, Donnie Tanner (Marilyn) of Douglas, GA, and Barry Tanner (Jeri) of Douglas, GA; fiancé’, George…

In unrelated incidents, Coffee County authorities made arrests last week on charges of methamphetamine possession and financial transaction fraud. The Coffee County Drug Unit, the Douglas Police Department and the Department of Community Supervision executed a search at the residence of Paul Speakman on March 3. Speakman was located inside the home, where he was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a firearm. Another individual, identified as Jessica “Jo Jo” Nettles, was also at the residence and was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine as well. Speakman and Nettles…

Mr. Alvin Leon Ellis, age 56 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, March 7, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Ellis was born November 1, 1964 to Josephine Allen Ellis Wooten and the late Johnnie Ellis. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Allie Ellis. Mr. Ellis, a native of Coffee County, along with his wife Tammie, were the owners and operators of Lillie’s Cafe in Douglas. He was a member of West Ward Church of God. Survivors include: Wife: Tammie Elaine Register Ellis of Douglas, GA Children: Keagan Ellis and…

James Sammie Peterson Sr., age 81, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Peterson was born on April 5, 1939 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Richard T. and Alma Leggett Peterson. James grew up in West Green and Douglas and worked as a house painter for 33 years. He also worked at Campbell’s Soup Co., and Dutch Quality House. He loved the outdoors, to be in nature’s surroundings. He loved animals (chickens, guineas, dogs, cats etc.), hunting, fishing and camping. He was a charter member of Faith…

Maurine Haney Mingledorff, age 97, of Alma, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Mingledorff was born on September 27, 1924 in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Alvin and Zella Schroeder Burton. Mrs. Mingledorff was a retired sales analyst with Allis Chalmers and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Alma, Georgia. Mrs. Mingledorff was a faithful pastor’s wife who accompanied her husband during many pastoral moves in churches in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…

Clayton Levonne Spivey, age 72, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at The Fellowship Home in Nashville, GA after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Levonne was born October 29, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late George Clayton Spivey and Gladys Corbitt Spivey. Levonne’s love was his family, motorcycles, and keeping his yards beautiful. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Levonne was retired from the mobile home industry. The 49-year marriage of Levonne and Patsy began on October 30, 1971 and was based on love,…

Aden Griffis, age 78, owner of Aden’s Minit Markets, Douglas, Georgia, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida from COVID-19 on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Mr. Griffis was born on November 26, 1942 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late Elmon and Rilza Morgan Griffis. Mr. Griffis attended Jowers Chapel Holiness Church, Douglas, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Faye Cox Griffis of Douglas, GA; daughters, Lynn Watson of Douglas, GA, and Lori Burnam (Kenny) of Nicholls, GA; step-son, Terry English of Douglas, GA; grandchildren, Stephanie, Casey and Brittany English; brother, Larry Griffis (Patty) of Douglas, GA; sisters, Evelyn…

David William Adams, age 55, of Broxton, Georgia passed away after a courageous battle with prostate cancer on Tuesday evening, March 2, 2021 at his residence. David was born on June 19, 1965 at Andrews AFB, Maryland the son of the late Cornelius and Thora Ward Adams. He worked with Premium Waters Inc. and Elixir Industries. He was a United States Army veteran with 22 years of service, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His service included deployments to the Sinai, Bosnia, and Kuwait. Mr. Adams was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Douglas, GA. In addition to his parents,…

Coffee Regional Medical Center has announced the following additions to the COVID-19 vaccination operation. Beginning March 8, 2021, the following groups will also be eligible for the COVID vaccine: Educators and staff (Pre-K, K-12, DECAL licensed or exempt child care programs) Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers Intellectual Disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. This disability originates before the age of 22. A developmental disability is a physical or mental impairment that happens before the age of 22, is expected…