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Mindy Taylor Spires, age 39, formerly of Alma, passed away suddenly due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Bacon County on January 24, 1980 to the late Milton Delmus Taylor. Survivors include her husband Greg Spires of Douglas; mother and stepfather, Harriett Moore Taylor and Dale Carter of Alma; three daughters Cheyenne Taylor, Shelby Hutto of Alma and Haley Spires of Douglas; brother Shane Taylor (Allana) of Alma; sisters Kim Davis of Waycross and Amanda Williams of Alma; god-daughters Amber and Marley Hilton of Alma; niece and nephew, Madison and Parker Lingenfelter of Alma;…

Mrs. Rosalee “Rose” Martin Davis, age 89 of Pearson, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas following an extended illness. Survivors include: Her husband, Foster Davis of Pearson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson with Rev. Jerry Worzella officiating. The interment will follow in Satilla Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in…

Satilla Riverkeeper cleans up 11 sites over 200 miles of river Satilla Riverkeeper is proud to report that our river wide cleanup effort on Saturday, September 21 was a success. Volunteers came out to 11 sites stretched across over 200 miles of river, from the headwaters in Douglas (Coffee County) to the estuaries in Camden and Glynn Counties. About 130 volunteers came out at 9AM on Saturday morning. Volunteers picked up trash along the riverbanks for two hours before heading to Twin Oaks Bluegrass Park for a complimentary lunch provided by Chick-fil-a of Waycross and a celebration of all the…

Local Farm Bureau receives district awards Coffee County Farm Bureau received three awards for its volunteer programs during the Georgia Farm Bureau 10th District annual meeting, held Sept. 12 in Waycross. Derek Pridgen is the CCFB president. The CCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee, chaired by Walt Pridgen and co-chaired by Spencer Highsmith, received the GFB 10th District Outstanding Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Award. Among its activities over the past year, the committee celebrated Ag Awareness Week in March. The project resulted in six gardens planted at three elementary schools, reading ag-themed books and giving farm-related presentations…

Ms. Joyce Jowers Carter, age 68 of Douglas, passed away early Monday morning, September 23, 2019, at Pruitt Healthcare in Fitzgerald following a short illness. Ms. Carter was born June 17, 1951 to the late J. D. Jowers and the late Annie Vickers Jowers. Ms. Carter, a native of Coffee County, was a member of the graduating Class of 1969. She had worked in the medical billing services department at Coffee Regional Medical Center for many years. She attended Harrell Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include: Brothers Johnny Jowers of Waycross and Jimmy Jowers and wife Carrol of Douglas; and several nieces, nephews,…

Talmadge Benefield, age 73, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Benefield was born on December 27, 1945, in Douglas, to the late Vilos Benefield and Sara Cato Benefield. Survivors include: Wife, Betty Sue Benefield of Douglas; daughter Sanette Williamson of Douglas; son Scott (Kari) Williamson of Spokane, Wash.; sister Vernell Hutto of Hazlehurst; brother J. R. Benefield of Douglas; grandchildren Abbie Lovell, Jesse (Scott) Russell, Torie (J. J.) Cothern, Joseph Williamson; great-grandchildren Josey (Frizzle Britches) Cothern and Wyatt Russell; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Cato…

SGSC’s bachelor’s in Long-Term Healthcare Management begins next year South Georgia State College (SGSC) is proud to announce the launching of the Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Healthcare Management to begin Spring 2020 on the Waycross campus. The Long-Term Healthcare Management degree will develop skills and knowledge for managers of long-term healthcare services in order to meet the needs of patients and families in homes, community agencies and long-term care facilities. It will focus on serving the aging, as well as individuals of any age who live with acute and chronic physical and mental disorders. The program curriculum will provide…

First full week of October is National 4-H Week Each year, 4-H members, volunteer leaders, and Extension staff members celebrate National 4-H Week during the first full week of October. This year, 4-H Week is October 6-12. Currently, there are approximately 1,365 4-H members in Coffee County. These 4-H members can participate in events such as Project Achievement, livestock shows, judging events, target sports, community service activities, and much more. 4-H is open to students in grades 4 through 12. In Coffee County, we offer 4-H to public school, private school, and home schooled students through 55 in-school and…

Virginia Lee Griffin, age 92, of Douglas, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Vista Park. Mrs. Griffin was born on April 20, 1927 in Coffee County, the daughter of the late William F. Bray and the late Elevener Lee Bray. She worked as a paraprofessional with the Coffee County School System at Westside Elementary School and was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Griffin and a sister, Louise Ward. Survivors include her son, Kevin Griffin of Douglas; two grandchildren, Kelsey Griffin of…

Mr. Donald Eugene Wagaman, 69, of Douglas, passed away September 19, 2019 under the care of Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Wagaman was born February 23, 1950 to the late Bruce and Ruth Wagaman in Waynesboro, Penn. Mr. Wagaman is survived by his wife, Monta-Sue Wagaman; daughters Dawn Beal (Tod) of Billings, Mont. and Charity Bird of Cumberland, Md.; step-daughter Michelle Hardagree of Waverly; sister Debbie Thompson (Johnny); and four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Wagaman; a step-son, Michael Hurst; and step-grandchild, Zachary Minter. Visitation will take place September…