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Mr. James Herman Merritt, age 76 of Nicholls, passed away Monday afternoon, October 19, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Merritt was born November 20, 1943 to the late Brooks Merritt and the late Reba Hutchison Merritt Davis. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Brooks Merritt. Mr. Merritt, a native of Coffee County, had retired as a truck driver for Griffin Feed and Seed. He was a member of St. Illa Baptist Church but had attended New Beginnings Holy Ghost Tabernacle. Survivors include: Wife: Laverne Anderson Merritt of Nicholls, GA…

Mrs. Madie Adeline Rivers, age 64, of Nashville, Ga. passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Lakeland, Ga. Survivors include: Husband: Ricky Rivers of Nashville, Ga. Sons: Ronnie Curtis Touchton and wife, Crystal of Columbus, Ga. Brandon Matthew Touchton of Nashville, Ga. Thomas Junior Bagley and wife, Mackenzie of Pearson, Ga. Dustin Blake Bagley and wife, Annie of Willacoochee, Ga. Step-Son: Ricky Rivers, Jr. of Willacoochee, Ga. Daughters: Melissa Renae Touchton of…

Kathryn Nell Key, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Key was born on November 9, 1932 in Douglas, Georgia the daughter of the late Ernest Christian Kitchens and Ruby Lee Kitchens. Mrs. Key was a homemaker and a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Richard Key Sr, brother, Chris Kitchens and two sisters, Jean Russ and Joan Bates. Survivors include daughter, Kara Beth Key of Douglas, GA; son, John Richard Key Jr (Lesha) of…

Joeann Mirdaniali, age 65, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Florida. Mrs. Mirdaniali was born on March 16, 1955 in Ware County, Georgia, the daughter of the late James Talmadge Rowland and Alice Taylor Rowland. Mrs. Mirdaniali worked as the Activities Director for Life Care Center, Orange Park, Florida and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her husband, Abbas Mirdaniali of Orange Park, Florida; two sons, Jonathan Mirdaniali (Elma) of Orange Park, Florida and Jason Mirdaniali of Orange Park, Florida; two daughters, Jazmyn Mirdaniali and…

Mr. Fredrick Daniel Merritt, 63 of Willacoochee, passed away on October 13, 2020 under the care of Coffee Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Dan Merritt and Betty Lou Bostic. Mr. Merritt is a veteran of the United States Army and worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by: Brothers: Jimmy Darrell Merritt of Ambrose, Joe Merritt (Dedra) of Douglas and Anthony Merritt (Patsy) of Douglas Sisters: Bridgette Wampler of Ambrose, Dana Flanagan (Jackie) of Douglas and Cece Brigmond (Kenny) of Broxton. Several nieces, nephews and…

Ms. Virginia Louise Richardson, 72 of Coffee County, passed away Tuesday October 13, 2020 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of the late Robert Moore and Ruth Teston. Ms. Richardson is survived by: Daughter: Bridgette Lewis (Gordon Lewis) of Coffee County. Brothers: Bobby Moore of Coffee County, Donnie Lee Moore of Coffee County and Roy Edwards Taylor of Valdosta. Granddaughters: Brittany Howell (Thomas Howell) of Coffee County and Chelsie Chaney (Nathan Chaney) of Coffee County. Grandson: Gordon Acie Lewis (Brooke Lewis) of Coffee County. Great-granddaughters: Macey Bauman…

Mr. George Dennis Davis, 55 of Douglas, GA, passed away October 8, 2020. Mr. Davis was born in Douglas on January 15, 1965 to the late George “Cotton” Davis JR. and Ethel Lee Jowers. Other than his parents, Mr. Davis is preceded in death by a son, Dennis Kyle Davis. Graveside services will be held Sunday October 18, 2020, 2:00 PM at Harrel Grove Church Cemetery. Rev. Cliff Kirkland will officiate. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Hector Manuel Garcia, 63 of Pearson, GA, passed away Saturday October 3, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Visitation services will take place Friday October 9, 2020 at Johnson funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday October 10, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Wayne Howell, age 68 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Advanced Healthcare and Rehab in Jeffersonville, Ga., following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Patsy Giddens Howell of Pearson, Ga. Daughter: Miranda Peterson and significant other Ryan Mason of Pearson, Ga. Adopted son: Jesus Mosqueda of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Raymond Howell and wife, Vickie of Sumter, S.C. Sister: Martha Diaz-Rodriguez and husband, Luis of Jacksonville, Fla. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Howell will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020…

Mrs. Brenda Ann Chaney Thigpen, age 58 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas following a short illness. Survivors include: Husband: Jerry Thigpen of Pearson, Ga. Son: Jesse Thigpen and wife, Sharona of Douglas, Ga. Daughters: Mary Rosetta Minter of Broxton, Ga. Sharon Rebecca Snipes of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Willis A. Chaney, Jr. of Douglas, Ga. Sister: Bonnie Worth and husband, Danny of Douglas, Ga. Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other…