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Wanell Hutchison, age 89, of Nicholls, passed away on Monday December 2, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Hutchison, born on July 4, 1930 in Berrien County, was the daughter of the late Vernon Gillespie and the late Ludell Miranda Vickery Gillespie. Mrs. Hutchison retired from Campbell’s Soup, was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. B. Hutchison; son, Bobby Hutchison; grandson, Stuart Hutchison; two brothers, James Gillespie and Lonnie Gillespie. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Larry Hutchison (Sue) of Douglas and Verlon Hutchison (Sheila) of…

Little Silas Ian Guy, beloved infant son of Kyle and Stephanie Stalvey Guy of Axson, went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 2, 2019. Silas laughed and smiled throughout his 10 weeks, bringing joy and happiness to everyone around him. Along with his parents, he is survived by his favorite big brother, Maximus Drake “Max” Guy; paternal grandparents James and Kathy Forsythe of Pearson; maternal grandparents Keith and Irma Stalvey of Homerville, and Shelba C. Stalvey and Lee Clement of Willacoochee; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, R.L. Guy. …

Sherri Linn Bell is missing and investigators need your help in locating her. According to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, Bell was reported missing on Dec. 3 by a family member. She was last seen at the end of October at her home on Weeks Road. Neighbors reported seeing her loading items in a white mini van owned by a woman identified only as Lisa. Bell is a white female, 5’9”, 195 pounds with green eyes and reddish/blonde hair. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts or the name of the person driving…

Gregory Wayne Sayer, age 50, of Fitzgerald, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Mr. Sayer was born on March 10, 1969 in Douglas, the son of Wayne Sayer and Willene Wright Sayer. Gregory was the owner/operator of Shann Peanut Company in Ambrose. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marc Shannon Sayer; grandparents, Vernie and Lennie Wright; and Rev. Jimmie and Dorothy Sayer. Survivors include his wife, LaRan Sayer of Fitzgerald; four daughters, Macey Sayer, Rachel Sayer, Sophia Sayer and Kaitlin Kirkland, all of Fitzgerald; two sons, Mark Gregory Sayer and Cameron Kirkland, both of…

Pamela Michelle Wells, age 53, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at St. Joseph Candler Hospital in Savannah. Pamela was born on January 22, 1966 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Elvin Taylor and the late Allie Melton Taylor. She was a homemaker and the best cook in the world. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include her husband, Richard Wells, Douglas; daughter, Allison Hernandez of Douglas; two grandchildren, Jordan Hernandez and Jaci Hernandez, both of Douglas; two sisters, Gail Merritt (Stanley) of Douglas and Debbie Carter (Howard)…

Mrs. Debra Faye “Debi” Ricketson Ward, age 59 of Douglas, passed away, Thursday morning, November 28, 2019 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Ward was born July 10, 1960 to the late Alvin Ricketson and the late Doris Elizabeth Rozar Ricketson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Ricketson, and an aunt, Lois Strickland. Mrs. Ward, a native of Douglas, was a bus driver with the Coffee County Board of Education. Survivors include: Her husband, Gary A. Ward of Douglas; son Anthony Jefferson and wife Mandy of Brunswick; daughter Amber Fowler and…

Bonnie Lou Stone, age 74, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stone was born on May 11, 1945 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late Curtis “Buddy” Kirkland and the late Myrtice Harper Kirkland. She worked as an inspector for P.C.C. and was a member Trinity Non-Denominational Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mann Kirkland and Dexter (Boy) Kirkland; and two sisters, Geraldine Lott and Linda Kirkland. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Stone of Douglas and Tammy Carpenter (James) of Vienna; son,…

Ms. Imogene Faulkner Smith, age 81 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, December 1, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Smith was born August 4, 1938 to the late Reason Faulkner and the late Mamie McNeal Faulkner. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Smith and a son, Jerry Dewayne Smith. Ms. Smith, a native of Irwin County, was a homemaker. Survivors include: Children: Elmer Ricky Smith and wife Wanda of Broxton, Michael Tyrone Smith of Douglas, and Alicia Jean White and husband Jackson of Douglas; special friend Donnie Sears of…

Ms. Frances Pheil Roberts Sanders, age 76 of Douglas, passed away late Thursday afternoon at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Ms. Sanders was born January 18, 1943 to the late James Pheil and the Lonie Lucille O’Steen Pheil. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, B.H. Pheil, and a nephew, Bryant Pheil, Jr. Ms. Pheil, a native of Coffee County, was a graduate of South Georgia State College with her degree in nursing. She worked as an RN with Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville for over 25 years. She was also…

Thomas “Tommy” Stanley Flanders, age 63, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. Mr. Flanders was born on January 21, 1956 in Coffee County, the son of the late Thomas Delma Flanders and the late Evelyn Caves Flanders. Tommy was the owner/operator of Mid-South Feed in Alma and a member of R.O.M.E.O. Breakfast Club in Douglas. He was also a member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Alapaha. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Cribb Flanders of Douglas; daughter, Natalie Flanders Mizell (Kenny) of Douglas; grandson, Jarrett Thomas Mizell of Douglas; brother, Pee Wee…