- County appoints new vice chair and road department supervisors, mid-year budget amendments
- Suspect in fatal Thursday morning shooting taken into custody
- State drops charges against three individuals indicted in Vann Brown case
- County commission honors the late Oscar Paulk with a proclamation at Monday’s meeting
- Deputies arrest 68-year-old in connection with deposit account fraud
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South Georgia State College contributed $68 million to the regional economy and was responsible for more than 742 jobs locally, SGSC’s President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers recently announced. SGSC’s impact demonstrates significance for the region as shown in the study compiled by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University System of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors played a role in the more than $68 million recorded as the economic impact of the service area for fiscal year 2019 (July, 2018 through June, 2019). This area includes Coffee, Atkinson, Bacon, Jeff Davis, Ware,…
It is with great sadness that we announce passing of Mr. Claude Reed October 14, 2020 at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab Center, Hazlehurst, Georgia. He is the son of the late Mr. Mozell Reed and Mrs. Henrrieta Thomas Reed. Mr. Claude Reed is survived by his five children; Terry Claude Reed, Prudence Riley, Jeanetta Reed James, Nicole High, Edith Reed, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020•01:00 PM at Crawford Edwards Cemetery.
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.