Author: Submitted

Mrs. Gloria Bennett Kirkland, age 63 of Pearson, Ga., passed away at her home on Thursday, October 1, 2020, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Mother: Opal Bennett of Sautee, Ga. Son: Ben Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. Brothers: Bob Bennett and wife, Brenda of Austell, Ga. Don Bennett of Huntsville, Al. Brother-in-Law: Joe Kirkland and wife, Sam of Lynchburg, Va. Special Family Friend: Janet Critzer of Pearson, Ga. Special Friend: Phil Wildish of London, England Grandchildren: Noah, Thomas, Emma and Addaleigh Delbridge …

Mr. Joseph “Buck” Brand Nugent, age 53 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. Survivors include: Daughter: Sarah Nugent of Douglas, Ga. Brother: Randy Nugent and wife, Lacey of Douglas, Ga. Sister: Pat Wright of Douglas, Ga. Former wife and mother of daughter, Sarah: Kim Hall of Douglas, Ga. Special Friend: Fancy Franzen Several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Nugent will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy…

Mr. Walter Edward Veal, age 71 of Fitzgerald, passed away Monday afternoon, October 5, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton following a short illness. Mr. Veal was born January 22, 1949 to the late Roy Lee Veal, Sr. and the late Mildred Graves Veal. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings: R. L. Veal, Laverne Ruff, Sandra Newell and Nelva Grace Veal. Mr. Veal, a native of Broxton, GA, was a member of Ocilla Church of God in Ocilla. He had loved serving the Lord for 30 plus years. He was very passionate…

Bobby Earl Underwood, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Underwood was born on March 29, 1929 in Douglas, Georgia the son of the late Rufus Leslie Underwood and Ethel Kitchens Underwood. Mr. Underwood retired from Satilla Rural Electric Corporation after 45 years as a manager, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church, Douglas, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Lene Stevens Underwood and a brother, Billy Ray Underwood. Survivors include his sister…

Kiler Keith Kirkland, age 66, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Kirkland was born on October 7, 1953 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Kenneth Kiler Kirkland and Melva Jean Tanner Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland worked as a truck driver, loved drag racing and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Story Kirkland. Survivors include two sons, Timothy K. Kirkland of Jacksonville, FL and Kenneth K. Kirkland of Nicholls, GA; grandchildren, Nickolaus Kirkland,…

Carrie Ann Tanner, age 52, of Douglas, Georgia finally went home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Tanner was born on May 8, 1968 the daughter of the late Gerald Wayne and Frances Moore Tanner. She worked as a cashier with Dollar General. Survivors include son, Josh Tanner of Douglas, GA; brother, Avery Tanner of Fitzgerald, GA; sister, Sarah Martin of Chicago, Ill; companion, Richard Smith of Douglas, GA. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorialization is by cremation. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The City of Douglas would like to encourage citizens to attend or become a part of various city committees and boards. At the present time, we are looking for volunteers for the Keep Douglas Beautiful Board. Volunteers must live within the city limits of Douglas. The following is a list of October meetings for City of Douglas Authorities, Boards and Committees. Land Bank Authority Meeting, Oct. 8, 2pm, Ashley Slater House, 211 S. Gaskin Avenue. Air Base Preservation & Development Committee – Oct. 12, (2nd Monday of each month), 12pm, Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport. These meetings are…

Douglas-Coffee County Parks and Recreation is committed to a safe return to sports programming. A safe return includes adhering to the strict safety protocols set forth by the State of Georgia. To prepare for the upcoming basketball season, Parks and Recreation plans to begin basketball registration mid to late October. “We have heard from our parents and know that they are eager for children to return to sports activities with us,” says Parks and Recreation Director Stevie Young. “If no further restrictions are applied, we should be back to playing sports soon. We want parents to know we are…

The Douglas Police Department will be conducting a Citizens’ Police Academy course beginning Thursday, October 29, 2020, 6pm, at the Douglas Police Department. The course lasts approximately eight weeks and a light meal and refreshments will be provided. The course will cover numerous areas and is designed to introduce and inform citizens of the role of Law Enforcement in the community and familiarize them with some of the applications of law. The class hours will be from 6:00pm to approximately 8:00pm every Thursday night beginning October 29 through December 17. Some of the topics covered will be: Police Dept.…

During the month of October, the City of Douglas will be offering several promotions for customers to kick off Douglas’s 125th birthday celebrations. Throughout the month, activities will be designed to educate and show appreciation for Douglas customers. Customer Appreciation Month will be held the entire month of October. Customers are encouraged to register for a $100 credit on their utility account that three lucky customers will win at the end of the month. Customers are encouraged to complete and submit their Census forms. If customers bring in proof of completion of their Census form, they will also be registered…