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Dorothy “Dot” O’Steen Jowers, age 88 of Douglas, GA went to her heavenly home Saturday, December 12, 2020. Mrs. Jowers was born January 30, 1932 in Douglas, GA to the late Henry and Eula Mae Johnson. She was a native of the Satilla community for many years. Mrs. Jowers was proceeded in death by her first husband, Rev. Freeman O’Steen and her five brothers, Johnny (Blondine) Johnson, Braxton (Onita) Johnson, Russell Johnson, Paul Johnson, and C.A. Johnson. She is survived by her husband of over 15 years, Mr. Paul Jowers and her three children, Pat Guthrie, Jackie…

Ms. Angela Lewis Voorhees, 33 of Nicholls passed away on Thursday 10, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She is the daughter of Jennifer Lewis. Ms. Voorhees is survived by her daughter, Madison Lewis of Nicholls, GA. Brothers: Ashley Lewis of Douglas, GA and Little Joe Jewell Step-sister; Wendy Jewell Step-brothers; Jody Jewell and Ashley Jewell Special nephews; Skyler Lewis and Hunter Lewis Several cousins, Aunts and Uncles also survived. Ms. Voorhees is preceded in death by her nephew Colton Lewis, her Papa Gordon Lewis and…

Mr. Calvin G. McDonald, age 59 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Douglas, Ga. Survivors include: Daughters: Amber McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Amanda McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Brandy Kersey and husband Christopher of Douglas, Ga. Brothers: Fred McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Luke McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Sisters: Sue White and husband Doodle of Pearson, Ga. Laverne Carver and husband Craig of Pearson, Ga. Ruth McDonald of Pearson, Ga. Grandchildren: Tyler Harper, Logan McDonald, Bailey Morgan, and Liam Green. Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Mr. McDonald is preceded…

Ms. Kellah Latrelle McNab Spivey, age 87 of Douglas, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2020 at Southern Senior Living following an extended illness. Ms. Spivey was born March 6, 1933 to the late Frank McNab and the late Lucy Vickers McNab. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Spivey, and siblings F. C. McNab, Elizabeth Bumgarner and Joann Wesberry. Ms. Spivey, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Children: Mary Jean Spivey of Douglas, GA Mark Spivey and wife Karen of Douglas, GA Lamar…

Ms. Betty Jean Corbitt Hursey, age 83 of Douglas, passed away early Friday morning, December 11, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hursey was born August 3, 1937 to the late A.J. Corbitt and the late Estelle Merritt Corbitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Williams and a brother, Emory Corbitt. Ms. Hursey, a native of Broxton, GA, was sewing machine operator with Streat’s Garment and Spectrum Apparel. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include: Son: Dewayne Hursey of West Green, GA Brothers: Ken…

Mr. Jimmy Hayes, age 45 of Alma, passed away December 8, 2020 at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Hayes was born April 30, 1975 to the late James “Bud” Hayes and the late Cleo Taylor Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Carlos Hayes. Survivors include: Children: Dustin Hayes and Cameron “Cam” Hayes both of Waycross, GA Sisters: Carolyn Beirfreund and Brenda Susie Hayes Anderson and husband James Brothers: Gary Lamar Hayes and wife Vicky and Richard Kenneth Hayes and wife Becky Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends Memorialization…

Mrs. Leona Miller Burnsed, age 68 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 8, 2020 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Mrs. Burnsed was born March 26, 1952 to the late Farice Franklin Miller and the late Vera Cain Miller. Mrs. Burnsed, a native of Jeff Davis County, served as a dedicated member of the ministry of WULS Radio 103.7 FM Solid Gospel since its beginnings alongside her husband, Wyndel Burnsed, to whom she was married for 51 years. As the Executive Vice President of WULS Radio, she served local and national ministries across the USA…

Carolyn Minix, age 78, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Mrs. Minix was born on January 5, 1942 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the late Homer Penn and Mattie Thomas Penn. Mrs. Minix worked at Golden Poultry and was a member of Trinity Non-Denominational Church, Douglas, GA. Survivors include her; two sons, Don Graham and Dan Graham both of Broxton, GA; nephew, Bruce Kinnard Sr (Tammy) of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren; great niece and nephew (who were her caretakers), Bruce Kinnard Jr and wife Anna. The family will receive friends Saturday,…

Jeannette Sapp, age 72, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Sapp was born on October 3, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia the daughter of the James Vincent Yarberry and Lou Alice Graves Yarberry. Mrs. Sapp worked as a seamstress and attended Saving Grace Ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dwaine Sapp. Survivors include two sons, Larry Sapp of Douglas, GA and Kevin Sapp of Douglas, GA; three grandchildren, Blake Sapp (Vanessa Lynn), Tyler Sapp and Kaylee Sapp; great…

Evelyn Marie Roberts, age 65, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Roberts was born on January 15, 1955 in California the daughter to the late Gary McCoy and Barbara Wright. Mrs. Roberts works with A Cut Above Salon as a beautician and was a member of Ambrose Christian Church. She graduated from Clarksville High School, Clarksville, TN in 1972 and loved to be out in her flower garden, loved art and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Matthews. Survivors include her…