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Mr. Richard Kevin Grantham, age 50 of Douglas, passed away late Friday evening, May 8, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mr. Grantham was born July 16, 1969 to Richard Henry Grantham and Vicki Jo Snow Grantham. Mr. Grantham, a native of Coffee County, was a self-employed electrical contractor. Survivors include: His wife, Amanda Louise “Mandy” Grantham of Douglas, GA; son Brice Grantham and special friend Britney Bullock of Douglas, GA; his parents, Richard Henry and Vicki Snow Grantham of Douglas, GA; brothers Victor Kade Grantham of Seattle, WA and Francis Lee Grantham of…

Denise Helen Bazemore, age 38, of Pearson, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Ms. Bazemore was born on September 25, 1981 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of Helen Stone Bazemore and the late Robert Lee Bazemore. Ms. Bazemore worked as a massage therapist. Survivors include her mother, Helen Stone Bazemore of Douglas, GA; brother, Marcus Jesse Bazemore of Douglas, GA; two nieces, Emmalee Roberts (Bobby) of Douglas, GA and Jasmine Bazemore of Douglas, GA. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Douglas City Cemetery with Floyd Tanner giving the eulogy. Pallbearers…

Joanne Adams, age 73, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Mrs. Adams was born on January 12, 1947 in Coffee County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lee Claude Moore and Vivian Frances Lankford Moore. Mrs. Adams was a homemaker and was preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Moses and Carol Ann Harper. Survivors include four daughters, Tammy Merritt (Scott) of Broxton, GA, Vickie Deen of Douglas, GA, Deborah Davis of Douglas, GA and Stephanie Davis (Tracey) of Douglas, GA; son, Dwayne Deen (Sandra) of Nicholls, GA; four brothers, Lee Moore (Brenda) of Douglas, GA,…

Attorney General Chris Carr Sunday formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice, led by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia Bobby Christine, to conduct an investigation into the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case. This case involves the deadly shooting Mr. Arbery in Glynn County, Georgia on February 23, 2020 within the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. At the time of Mr. Arbery’s death and up until May 7, 2020, no arrests were made in the case. “We are committed to a complete and transparent review of how the Ahmaud Arbery case was handled from the outset,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “The…

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation. On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at approximately 6:52 a.m., Bacon County 911 received a call that a body was found at 144 Marigold Ln., Alma, Ga. Deputies arrived at the location and found William K. Graham, 34, deceased. Deputies were unable to determine an immediate cause of death. Graham’s body will be transported to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Macon, Ga., for an autopsy and final determination of the cause of death. The investigation…

Mr. W. P. Chaney, age 92 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2020, at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Chaney was born November 9, 1927 to the late George Patrick Chaney and the late Hulda Louisa Minix Chaney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jeanette Taylor Chaney and several siblings, including James, Bertha, Lucy, Agnes, Albert, Della, Joe, Lester, Mae Bell, Ella Mae, Sampie Lee and Henry Jackson. Mr. Chaney, a native of Coffee County, had worked for 35 years in sales, service and repairs at our…

Talley Kirkland Jr., age 79, of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Kirkland was born on April 1, 1941 in Coffee County, Georgia, the son of the late Talley Kirkland Sr and Thelma Teston Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland worked as a lumberjack in the pulpwood industry and was a member of Franklin Holiness Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Butler Kirkland. Survivors include three sisters, M. Lataine Bowen (Calvin) of Nicholls, GA, Rutalene Cogsley of Douglas, GA and Linda Diane Miller (Charles) of Douglas,…

Officers from the Douglas Police Department arrested one subject and recovered a quantity of drugs, money, and a weapon Tuesday morning. On May 5, 2020 officers with the City of Douglas Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Brooks Avenue. The received the search warrant after conducting a four-month investigation. Officers were able to locate inside the residence felony drugs (marijuana, ecstasy, Xanax), money, and a firearm. One arrest was made and multiple charges are pending to include, but not limited to, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a…

South Georgia State College President Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers anticipates resuming on-campus operations this fall, along with other schools in the University System of Georgia. The SGSC regular semester is currently scheduled to begin on August 17, 2020. These plans could change, as guidance from public health officials monitoring COVID-19 continues to evolve. “Please be mindful this situation remains a fluid one. With many factors still unknown, the USG continually monitors developments and receives guidance from state public health officials,” said Dr. Thompson-Sellers. “The safety and well-being of our students and college community are our top priority. Our fall semester…

Mr. Roy McDonald, age 67, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2020, at his home following a short illness. Survivors include: Sons Simon McDonald and wife, Carmen of Pearson, Ga., and Matthew McDonald of Pearson, Ga.; brother Lloyd McDonald and wife, Elaine of Pearson, Ga.; sister Elaine Stodghill and husband, Donald of Alapaha, Ga.; granddaughters Laura Elizabeth McDonald, Emelyn Scarlett McDonald, Brooklyn Faith Rowland, Victoria Elizabeth Quinonez; great-grandchildren Karley Claire Graham, and Logan Michael Graham; several other relatives also survive. Memorialization is by cremation. A memorial of ermembrance for Mr. McDonald will be held at a later…