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Mrs. Karen Batten, 67 of Coffee County, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of the late Jack Arnette and Margret Hursey. Mrs. Batten is survived by her son, Perry (Kristi) Batten of Douglas, GA; daughter Jill Stubbs of Douglas, GA; sisters Fronnie (Ronald) Fletcher of Douglas, GA and Irene (Johnnie) Troupe of Douglas, GA; brother Julius Arnett of Thailand; brothers-in-law Woodrow (Omega) Williams of Jacksonville, FL, Roy (Barbara) Batten of Dawsonville, GA; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives also survive. Other than…

Mrs. Brenda Faye Hollinger, 73 of Ambrose, GA passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1947 in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Hollinger was preceded in death by her husband, William Calton Hollinger Sr.; son Richard Hollinger; daughter Lisa Hollinger; and great-great grandson Jose Ornelas. She is survived by her sons William Calton Hollinger Jr. and Donald Scott Hollinger; daughters Rose West and Peggy Sweat; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday December 29, 2020 in the chapel of Johnson Funeral &…

Mr. William “Ducky” Warren Sellers, 46 of Douglas passed away December 25, 2020 in Savannah, GA. He is the son of William Sellers and Francis Sullivan. Other than his parents he is survived by his daughters, Katherine Sellers of Douglas, GA and Teresa Willer of Douglas, GA; sister Betty Sellers of Douglas, GA; brothers Jimmy Sellers of Douglas, GA and Larry Sellers of Douglas, GA; step-father Lewis Spivey of Douglas, GA; step-brother Joesph Spivey of Alma, GA; three grandchildren, niece and two nephews. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hatcher McGouyrk, 84 of Coffee County, GA passed away Wednesday 23, 2020 at her home with her loved ones by her side. She was of Baptist faith. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on April 6, 1936 to the late James and Juanita Hatcher. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Charles J McGouyrk; daughter, Pamela Varnedoe; and son, Randall McGouyrk. Mrs. McGouyrk is survived by her daughter, Donna (Gary) Harper of Douglas, GA; sons Rick (Cheri) McGouyrk of Alma, GA and David (Linda) McGouyrk of Crystal River, FL; sister Irene (Bob) Radar of Kentucky;…

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,…