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Mr. Buddy Edward Corbitt, age 83, of Pearson, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Betty Sue Corbitt of Pearson, Ga. Sons: James Corbitt and wife, Bonnie of Pearson, Ga. Jimmy Corbitt and wife, Melissa of Pearson, Ga. Daughters: Barbara Clement and husband, Stanley of Willacoochee, Ga. Jan Mitchell and husband, Johnny of Brunswick, Ga. Grandchildren: John, Reese, Haley and John Thomas Mitchell, Gage Corbitt and wife, Shea, Emily Corbitt and Jimmy Cade Corbitt, Drew and Bryce Corbitt Great-grandson: Jace…

Mrs. Lilly Marlene Sellers Stone, 66 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 25, 1954 to the late Albert Bud Sellers and the late Wanda Lee Strickland in Alma, GA. Mrs. Stone is survived by her husband, Lawrence Stone. Daughter, Cynthia Spikes of Waycross, GA. Grandsons, Dale Jewell of Nahunta, GA, Dylan Jewell of Waycross, GA and Joshua Gill of Waycross, GA. Granddaughters, Evelyn Jewell of Big Spring, TX and Madison Gill of Waycross, GA. Great-grandson, Aiden Stapp of Big Springs, TX. Great-granddaughters, Audriana Jewell…

Mr. Justin Lamar Kirkland, 33 of Douglas, passed away Monday October 26, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kirkland was born September 7, 1987 to Mr. Johnny Wayne Kirkland and Mrs. Judy Dianne Story. Other than his parents, Mr. Kirkland is survived by his daughters, Brooklyn Kirkland and Hollie Kirkland; significant other, Page Jones; brothers Stanley Kirkland and Johnny Kirkland JR; sister, Tina Kirkland; and uncles Wesley Kirkland and Wesley Story. He was preceded in death by uncles Stanley Kirkland and Stevie Story. Visitation and funeral services will be Sunday November 8, 2020 starting at 1 PM with services…

Ms. Annie Sue Justice Blankenship, age 83 of Broxton, GA, passed away late Tuesday evening, November 3, 2020, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Blankenship was born July 14, 1937 to the late Jack J. Justice and the late Alma Cato Justice. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. Blankenship; a daughter, Elaine B. Rish; brothers, Clifford Justice and Frank Justice; and sisters, Mildred Willis, Vermelle Kelly and Marilyn Seabeck. Ms. Blankenship, a native of Coffee County, was a retired kindergarten parapro and also a retired school bus driver…

Sandra G. Logue, age 70, of Broxton, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Mrs. Logue was born on November 12, 1949 in Broxton, Georgia the daughter to the late Leonidas Dewitt Blount and Geneva Gamble Harding Blount. Mrs. Logue was a retired beautician and was a member of Pridgen Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Joann B. Hall and a brother, Floyd Blount. Survivors include daughter, Missy Roberson (Benji) of Jacksonville, FL; son, James D. Logue of Pridgen, GA; six grandchildren, D J Roberson, Billy Roberson, Jeff Hutcheson,…

Daniel Anderson, age 67, of West Green, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Anderson was born on July 20, 1953 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Louis Anderson and Mary Claxton Anderson. Mr. Anderson retired from Courson Tire as a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Betty Anderson of West Green, GA; daughter, Karen Reliford (Charles) of West Green, GA; son, Tim Anderson (Marion) of West Green, GA; three grandchildren, Aubrey Anderson of West Green, GA, Sarah McNab (Kyler) of West Green, GA and Charles Reliford Jr. of…

Dolphine Anderson, age 87, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born on October 16, 1933 in Toombs County, Georgia the daughter of the late Noble M. Whitaker and Julia Belle Sellars Whitaker. Mrs. Anderson was a retired seamstress working for Streat Garments and was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church, Nicholls, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Buster Anderson; brothers, Edgar Whitaker, John M. Whitaker and Russell Whitaker; and sisters, Louise Mixon, Virty Nell Morgan and Geneva…

By Kevin Tatum, County Extension Coordinator This weekend, approximately 20 to 25 Coffee County 5th and 6th grade 4-H members will travel to Lyons, Georgia, to compete in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement, or DPA as we like to call it. Our staff has been very busy assisting these Cloverleaf 4-H members with their speeches and posters so that they will be ready for competition. DPA is a 4-H competition where a student selects a project area, narrows down their subject, researches it, organizes their information, and writes a speech. Once their speech is written, they have to prepare visuals to go…

The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Governance Team of the Year Award. The Coffee County School System has made the list as one of the finalists. This year GSBA is awarding this prestigious award to three Georgia public school district’s board of education and superintendent who have achieved all-around success in their district. While a single governance team has won in the past, GSBA create three categories: small, 1-3,000 students, medium, 3,001-10,000 students and large, 10,000+ students. This change creates a more equitable opportunity for all governance teams who qualify to win.…

Mr. Billy Wade Rose, age 45, of Douglas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Rose was born September 29, 1975 to the late Billy Dale Rose and the late Patricia Bailey Rose. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jacquelin Shea Brown. Mr. Rose, a native of Macon, GA, was self-employed as a paint contractor. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Daughter: Brooklyn Rose of Smithville, GA Step-children: Zodie Bowen of Albany, GA Nikki Mullis of West Minister, Colorado Brother: Chris Rose of…