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John Alfred Wills, age 85, of Bristol, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Hospice Satilla, Waycross, Georgia. Mr. Wills was born on November 28, 1934 in Mountain City, Tennessee, the son of the late Darnell Clyde Wills and the late Mae Bell Dickson Wills. He was a retired supervisor with the DeKalb County Water Department after fifteen years and was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force serving for twenty-one years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Wills and David Wills. Survivors include his wife, Helen Merritt…

On Thursday, February 13, Coffee County Schools will be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences in reference to the distribution of students’ progress reports All elementary schools will hold conferences from 1:00 – 5:00 PM and the middle and high schools from 3:00 – 6:30 PM. The following early release schedule will be observed: All Elementary Schools – 11:15 AM Coffee Middle School – 12:20 PM GWC Freshman Campus – 12:05 PM Alternative School – 12:00 PM Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy – 12:05 PM Coffee High School – 12:30 PM All parents and guardians are highly encouraged to attend. If…

By: Rachel Spivey, RN and Kelly Gurley, BSN, RN As February is among us, we are reminded of the importance of a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both male and female in the U.S. according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease causes many problems, of which are related to a process called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that develops when a substance called plaque builds up in the walls of arteries. This build up narrows the arteries, making it harder for the blood to flow through. If a blood clot forms it can…

Coffee Regional Medical Center has welcomed Walda Kight as the new director of the CRMC Foundation. In her new role, Kight will be responsible for building community relationships, promoting organizational awareness and garnering support for Coffee Regional Medical Center and its efforts through grants, fundraising, credits, endowments, and donations. The CRMC Foundation supports Coffee Regional by providing resources for programs, expanding services, upgrading equipment, and fostering community partnerships and outreach. “We are pleased to have someone of Walda’s character leading our Foundation. We are confident she will bring fresh ideas and exceed our expectations in connecting donors and supporters with…

On January 27, at the monthly school board meeting, the winners of the annual Christmas card contest, sponsored by Satilla REMC, were announced. This contest is designed for students in grades K-5 in Satilla’s service area to create and share their own uniquely designed Christmas card to go along with the theme, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” This year, Satilla received approximately 2,000 entries from elementary and primary schools within the service area. They choose a winner from each grade-level, and each winner receives a Wal-Mart gift certificate. From Coffee County, two students were chosen as winner…

At the monthly school board meeting, which was held on January 27, the board discussed the Smart Change Program, a program that goes hand in hand with the Satilla REMC Foundation, an organization founded and sponsored by the Satilla REMC. The foundation was founded in 2000, and allows members to round-up their electric bills to the next even dollar value, and the “change” goes to the education-oriented Satilla REMC Foundation. Since it began, the foundation has awarded over $2 million for educational purposes to different schools and programs. For example, money they have given has gone towards scholarships, Washington Youth…

Cindy Irene Morrow, age 68, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday February 2, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Morrow was born on December 10, 1951 in Marshall, Missouri, the daughter of the late Clarence Edward Morrow and the late Cinda Irene Morrow Frakes. She worked at Elixir Industries. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Webb of Douglas, GA and Christina Garvin of Marshall, MO; son, John Garvin of Tucson, AZ; several grandchildren; brother, Roger Dell Morrow of Marshall, MO; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in Mt. Nemo Cemetery, Grand Pass…

Mr. Roy Allen Harrell, age 61 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Harrell was born July 14, 1958 to Lorine Stevens Harrell Fulghum and the late Bryant Harrell, Jr. Mr. Harrell, a native of Homerville, had previously worked in the cabinet shop with Fleetwood Mobile Homes. He was presently employed with the Coffee County Board of Education as a porter at Ambrose Elementary School. Survivors include: Daughter Lindsey Boone and husband Mitchell of Douglas; son Bryan Harrell and wife Leah of Douglas; partner of 27 years,…

Mr. Joel Raymond Davis, age 51 of Nicholls, GA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning February 5, 2020 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.V. Mr. Davis was born January 9, 1969 to James N. Davis and Aline Simmons Davis Johns. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Davis and Beth Tuten. Mr. Davis was a native of Ware County, GA. He was self-employed as a heavy equipment salesman. Survivors include: His wif: Jackie Nettles Davis of Nicholls, sons Ronnie Duncan Davis and his fiancee Ashley Hersey of Nicholls, and Joel Austin Davis and wife…

Geraldine Johnson Bailey, age 89, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bailey was born on July 27, 1930 in Irwin County, Georgia, the daughter of the late John Thomas Johnson and the late Lizzie Giddens Johnson. Mrs. Bailey was a retired supervisor with Elixir Industries and was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marvin L. Bailey, and a son, Tony Bailey. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Berry (Dickie) of Orangeburg, S.C. and Lisa Bailey of Douglas, GA;…