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Ms. Marta Rita Lewis, age 49 of Willacoochee, passed away, Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home in Willacoochee. Survivors include: Daughters Erica Goodman and husband Scott of Ocilla and Jessica Dalton of Douglas; mother Delphia Mae Moody of Pearson; brother Chad Moody and wife Dene of Pearson; grandchildren Jayda Goodman, Chloe Goodman, and Caden Dalton; and several other relatives also survive. Funeral services for Ms. Lewis will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Relihan Funeral Home Chapel in Pearson with Rev. Cliff Kirkland officiating. Visitation for Ms. Lewis will be held Friday, December 27, 2019…

Ms. Margarett June Kirkland, 81, of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 under the care of Vista Park of Douglas. On March 17, 1938 she was born in Nicholls to the late Burl Mills and Miriam McKinnon. Ms. Kirkland is survived by her two sons, Victor Kirkland (Teresa) of Nicholls and Tony Kirkland (Loan) of Starkville, Miss.; Daughter Jamie Spivey (Joseph) of Broxton; seven grandchildren, Bryant Kirkland, Jacob Kirkland, Vicki Kirkland, Nicole Edge, Janna Mathews, Jalee Corbitt and Jerren Vickers; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by all her brothers and sisters; Ollie…

Ms. Sandra Lynn Stephenson Kelley, age 74 of Douglas, passed away late Saturday night, December 21, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Ms. Kelley was born October 31, 1945 to the late Franklin H. Stephenson and the late Maggie Henson Stephenson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael S. Kelley. Ms. Kelley, a native of Memphis, Tenn., had been a secretary for a storage and real estate family owned business. Survivors include: Daughter Rhonda Leigh Kelley of Douglas; sister Patsy S. Adsit of Baltimore, Md.; brothers Roy L. Stephenson of…

Mr. Jack Hamilton, age 85 of Nashville, passed away Saturday night, December 21, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton following an extended illness. Mr. Hamilton was born February 6, 1934 to the late Quillie Hamilton and the late Polly Leavens Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton, a native of Douglas and Coffee County, was employed in home construction. He attended Riverside Baptist Church in Nashville. Survivors include: His wife, Maxine Tanner Hamilton of Nashville; children Ron Hamilton, Don Hamilton and Jacqueline Vickers, all of Douglas; step-children Roy Deen of Milledgeville, Charlie Deen of Austin, Texas, and Angie Dratch of Atlanta; grandchildren…

In an effort to improve student discipline, increase the school’s sense of safety and support positive academic outcomes, the Coffee County School System introduced a new program four years ago titled, PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support. Dr. James Banks, Assistant Superintendent, directs the program for the district while Ms. Aubrey Rossignol serves as the PBIS Coordinator. Coffee County Schools is one of 1,200 Georgia schools and 27,000 nationwide that have been trained in PBIS. Implementation of the program has saved countless instructional hours otherwise lost to discipline issues. The premise of PBIS is that continual teaching, combined with…

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting for New Day Nutrition. Many friends and family gathered to celebrate with owners, Cliffy and Alexa Smith, on this special day in the life of their business. Alexa and Cliffy Smith thanked all those in attendance and recognized the many people who helped them along the way. Pastors Gregory and Jackie Pope of Covenant Church prayed over the business and asked God’s blessings for the Smith family and their new business venture. Stanley Lott, Past Chairman of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, congratulated…

The public is invited to come and worship with St. Andrews Anglican Church on Tuesday evening, December 24 at the following times: 5:30 PM Family Holy Eucharist, with children’s sermon and Children’s Church. 10:00 PM Come and join us for fellowship and “Wassail” in the Parish Hall. 11:00 PM Feast of the Nativity Holy Eucharist. There will be incense (hypoallergenic – “no choke smoke”) at both evening services. Please come and celebrate this Christmas at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church at 523 E Ward Street.

Mrs. Peggy Sue Seagraves Hurd, age 70, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Candler Hospital in Savannah. Mrs. Hurd was born on May 18, 1949, in Athens to the late Albert Seagraves and the late Mildred Seagraves. She is survived by her son, Phillip Dewillis Hurd, Jr, of Douglas; grandson Justin Garrett Hurd of Brunswick; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Phillip Dewillis Hurd, Sr. Peggy was an active member of First Baptist Church, served as Family Ministry Center administrator for 10 years and taught Sunday school. The…

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Fast Cargo Trailers, LLC. Many friends and family gathered to celebrate with owners Felipe Guerrero, Thomas Ramirez, and Lupe Martinez. Office Manager and Facility Director Melissa Guzman thanked those in attendance and recognized staff member, Analilia Melia. Pastor Frank Bussey of Empowerment Center International Ministries prayed for the continued growth and prosperity of this business and for God’s blessings over the owners’ business endeavors. Stanley Lott, Past Chairman of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, congratulated the owners and staff on their grand…

Mr. Jack Vickers, age 87 of Pearson, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife Wilma Jean Vickers of Pearson; daughter Shirley Kokidko of Pearson; brothers Henry Vickers and wife, Rose of Pearson, Larry Vickers and wife, Jackie of Waresboro, Dan Vickers and wife, Linda Gail of Pearson, and David Vickers and wife, Sandra of Lake City, Fla.; sister Cora Boatright of Douglas; son-in-law Terry Palmer and wife Leta of Pearson; caregivers Bernice Minor and Willie Griner; grandchildren Matthew Kokidko and wife Karla and Marshall Kokidko and wife Audrey; great-grandchildren Nadia, Jonathan,…