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Mr. Randy Shawn Davis Jr., affectionately known as “Parlay,” was born in Douglas, Georgia, on December 7, 1994. Randy was the proud parents of Randy Shawn Davis Sr. and Kimberly Marchell Paulk Lewis. At a very young age, he joined Young’s Chapel Baptist Church. He later joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Douglas, Georgia. He graduated from Coffee High School in 2005. On Saturday, December 26, 2020, God called our angel home. He will be dearly missed by many. He is preceded in death by his loving grandfather (Papa) Willie Davis Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories:…

Mr. Freddie W. Wilkerson, Sr., age 77 of Willacoochee, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 2, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Wilkerson was born November 8, 1943 to the late Charlie Wilkerson and the late Eula Mae Smith Wilkerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Lott Wilkerson and a brother, Jimmy Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson, a native of Coffee County, was a prominent farmer in the Hebron Community. Survivors include: Children: Freddie W. Wilkerson, Jr. and wife Karen of Willacoochee, GA Sheryl Lewis and husband Lee of Willacoochee,…

Van Tyrone Vickers, age 61, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Vickers was born on August 29, 1959, in Coffee County, Georgia to Harold Henry Vickers and the late Anna Faye Wall Vickers. Mr. Vickers was a member of Covenant Church and employed by PCC. Survivors include: Wife, Tracie Lynn Crews Vickers of Douglas, Ga.; two sons, Gideon Vickers and wife Jessie and Caleb Vickers; father, Harold Henry Vickers; step-son, Brandon Spinks; step-sister, Jan Thurston and husband Richard, all of Douglas; step-brother Ray Roberts and wife, Leslie of Axson;…

Mr. Lewis Shane Payton, 47 of Baxley, GA, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. He is the son of Jimmie Wayne Payton and Patricia Ann Jones. Other than his parents Mr. Payton is survived by his wife, Robin Payton of Baxley, GA. Sons: Spencer (Teresa) Bell of Baxley, GA and Victor Payton of Baxley, GA. Daughter: Tricia Payton of Green Cove Springs, FL. Grandson: Cooper Payton of Baxley, GA. Granddaughter: Hailey Bell of Baxley, GA. Brothers: Len Heirrlies of Fremont, NB, Ben Crews…

Mrs. Reba White Tanner, 59 of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of the late Paul White and Omi Lee White. Mrs. Tanner is survived by her husband, Floyd Tanner of Douglas, GA. Son: Jimmy Tanner of Douglas, GA. Sister: Lunell (Melvin) Tanner Brothers: Harvey White of Douglas, GA and Fred White of Homerville, GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Other than her parents, Mrs. Tanner is preceded in death by her brother, Frankie White.…

Mr. William “Mike” M. Boyd, age 59 of Willacoochee, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home in Willacoochee. Survivors include: Parents: Hewey Dean and Lyvonne Paulk Boyd of Willacoochee Brother: Gregory Boyd and wife Hannah of Angir, N.C. Sister: Cynthia Denise Pettis and husband Phillip of Willacoochee Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Memorialization was by cremation. Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Joan Marie Lee, age 60 of Pearson, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Memorial Satilla Health Hospital in Waycross following an extended illness. Survivors include: Brother: Derryl Lee and wife Cathy of Waycross, Ga. Nephew: Dustin Lee and wife Kelly of Axson, Ga. Great-nephew: Finn Lee Several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Ms. Lee will be held on Monday, January 4, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Kersey and Bro. Joey Pittman officiating. The interment will follow in Hargraves Cemetery. Visitation for Ms.…

Ms. Sally Corbitt Deems, age 92 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, December 31, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Deems was born January 3, 1928 to the late Oliver Corbitt and the late Lillie Batten Corbitt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Deems; a son, Bobby Deems; and a grandson, Lance Skipper. Ms. Deems, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include: Children: Johnny Deems and wife Michelle of Douglas, GA Oliver “Dinky” Deems and wife…

Martha R. Meeks, age 95, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Meeks was born on September 23, 1925 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Albert Newton Johnson and Jenny Irene Reid Johnson. Mrs. Meeks retired from Coffee County School System as a teacher, volunteered at the HOPE Center and was member of Douglas First Baptist Church. She also was a member of the Pilot Club, Golden Girl at Shady Acres, Retired Teacher Association and a GAG member. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in…

On December 17, 2020, Coffee County deputies located two wanted persons at a residence in Coffee County. The wanted person was identified as Jimmy Lydell Thomas, 36, of Douglas, and Andrea Harrell, 30, of Douglas. Thomas was wanted on outstanding warrants for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Firearm during the commission of a crime, Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer and a Probation Violation warrant. Harrell had an outstanding Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear on unrelated charges. The Coffee County Drug Unit responded to the location to assist in making the…