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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;…

Maudie Marie Hutto Hanna was born on May 21, 1948 in Irwin County, Georgia to Eston and Ruth Jowers Hutto. She passed away peacefully in her home on February 6, 2020, surrounded by her biggest, greatest accomplishments — the daughters and that blonde-haired boy she created with her husband of fifty years, Joseph Hanna. For over thirty years, Maudie was known by many in the community as “the lady who fixed my hair.” For fifty years, she was known as “the lady married to Joe Hanna.” She then became “Annemarie, Vanessa Roni Jo and that blond boy’s Mama.” However, her…

The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association has named South Georgia State College’s Collins Joseph as the Division I Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 3. Joseph, a 6’0” sophomore from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, averaged 22 points and 6.5 rebounds in wins over Albany Tech (79-62) and Gordon State (75-71). He is averaging 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the season. Joseph is also in the GCAA’s top ten in three-point shooting percentage (38.5 percent). Joseph is the third Hawk to receive Player of the Week honors this season. Will…

John Lester Futch III, age 76, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Futch was born on October 22, 1943, in Douglas, Georgia, and was the son of the late Harry and LouAnn Walker of Douglas, Georgia. Mr. Futch was an insurance agent, former business owner of Futch AgriBusiness, and veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, Mr. Futch was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie Sue Milhollin Futch. Survivors include his two daughters and son, Rebecca Suzanne Futch (Isaac Kirkland) of Marietta, GA, Beth Futch Houtz…

Mr. Adolph Mills Drury III, age 77 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Bacon County Hospital in Alma following an extended illness. Mr. Drury was born October 7, 1942 to the late Adolph Mills Drury II and the late Sarah Jane Turner Drury. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ellis Drury. Mr. Drury was a native of Bainbridge, GA. He had been previously employed as a social worker with the Department of Family and Children Services. He attended Stone’s Chapel Church in Broxton. Survivors include: Children Stewart Drury and…

Mr. Willie Jacob “Jake” Wright, age 82 of Douglas, passed away early this morning, January 29, 2020, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Wright was born September 27, 1937 to the late William C. “Bill” Wright and the late Rev. Ola Nipper Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. McQueen Wright and a daughter, Debbie R. Robinson. Mr. Wright was a native of Coffee County. He has worked as a carpenter with Coffee County Mill Works. Survivors include: Son: Bobby W. Wright of Millwood; brothers Gerald “Pud” Wright and Johnny Wright, both of Douglas;…

Neil Bryant Thompson, age 80, of Douglas, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born on September 28, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, Georgia, the son of the late Emmett Parker Thompson and the late Rachael Anderson Thompson. Mr. Thompson was retired production supervisor in the mobile home industry, a veteran of the United States Army, member of Northside Baptist Church and attended Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Thompson and a sister, Vera Thompson Sapp. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy…

Shirley Kay Quenzer, age 72, of Douglas, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020. Miss Quenzer was born on January 20, 1948 in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Frederick Jacob Quenzer and the late Patti Bernece Perry Quenzer. Miss Quenzer was a retired teacher with forty plus years with the Coffee County School System. Survivors include her sister, Joy Kasprzak of Portage, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family will have a memorial service on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church. The family request for you to wear maroon for the colors of…

Mr. George Albert Murray, age 75 of Forsyth, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Monday morning, February 3, 2020. Mr. Murray was born October 27, 1944 to the late Harland Murray and the late Viannah Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Wade Murray, and four brothers, Harland Murray, Jr., Dewayne Murray, Stanley Murray and Dale Murray. Mr. Murray, a native of Coffee County, had a 50-year career in the paper mill business. He was an esteemed member of Couch Pit University, an exclusive fraternity for papermakers. He was…