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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;…

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…