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Mr. Andrew Tarell Wiggins was born on September 12, 1991 in Savannah, to Late Oscar Wiggins and Late Thelma Lee Johnson Wiggins. He was a graduate of Atkinson County High School in Pearson. At a young age, Andrew joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Willacoochee under the leadership of Rev. Bobby Harris. He departed this earthly life on June 2, 2019 in Quitman.He was preceded in death by two stepbrothers, Jerome Wiggins and Allen Wiggins. He is survived by his brother, Vonidor Johnson of Atlanta; stepbrothers and sisters Terry (Gladys) Wiggins of Ambrose, Oscar (Wanda) Wiggins Jr. of Gates, N.C.., Paul (Sharon) Wiggins…

A Time to be Born…Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Davis Faulcon was born January 14, 1961 in Douglas to the late Joe Lee Davis Sr. and Camilla Davis Hamilton.A Time to Aspire…Karen grew up in Coffee County. She graduated from Coffee High School in 1979. Afterwards, she furthered her education at South Georgia College.A Time to display Christianity …Karen received Christ at an early age where she joined New Beulah Baptist Church. Later she joined and was an active faithful at It’s All About Saving Souls Deliverance Center under the leadership of Pastor Vera Freeman.A Time to be Love…Karen met the love…

Infant Abel Trace McQueen, son of Tyler and Kayla McQueen, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 in Irwin County Hospital. Abel McQueen was proceeded in death by his grandmother, Estelle McDuffie. Survivors include his father and mother, Tyler and Kayla McQueen; sister Amzy McQueen; grandparents Butch McDuffie, Brandi Watson, Billy Reliford and Amanda Reliford; great grandparents Linda Cooper White, Jimmy White and Joann Gillespie; aunts and uncles Brooklyn Amerson, Bridgette Amerson, Tristian Reliford, Chance Sweat, Madison Reliford, Dakota Griffin, Courtney Reliford, Mika Reliford, Aiden Wishham, Spencer McDuffie, Nick McDuffie, Christopher McDuffie, Brittany Ricketson and Caleb Watson; and several…

Mr. Cary Dean Tanzer passed away Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. Mr. Tanzer is proceeded in death by his father, Jerry Tanzer and brother, Alan Tanzer. Survivors include his son; Shane Tanzer (Lynne) of Decatur; daughter Stephine Stone (Jack) of Broxton; stepdaughter Shirley Beverley of Pearson; stepson Charles Bennett of Statesville, N.C.; brother Bruce Tanzer (Zulma) of Long Island, N.Y.; and mother Edith Tanzer of Fort Lauderdale. Funeral service were held on Thursday June 6, 2019 in the chapel of Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services of Douglas. Johnson Funeral and Cremation Services…

Junior shotgun team places third in recent competition By Kevin Tatum University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service The Coffee County 4-H shotgun team traveled to Savannah for the weekend of May 25-26 to compete in the Georgia 4-H Trap, Skeet, and Sport Clays Match. The match was held at the Forest City Gun Club. Coffee 4-H had a senior 4-H team (grade 9-12) and a junior 4-H team (7th & 8th graders), both composed of four individuals, to compete in the match. Teams can be composed of three to four members. Senior 4-H team members included Hudson Lott, Drew Purvis, Michael Roberts,…

Elixir opens South Georgia Anodizing Business continues to brew strong in Coffee County! For over 40 years, Elixir has been a well-known industry in Douglas that has made a significant impact on Coffee County’s workforce and continued economic development and growth. Elixir’s first division, Elixir Door & Metal, opened its doors in Douglas in 1979 with the production of high-quality door solutions for the factory-built home industry. In 1986, the company expanded with the launch of Elixir Extrusions, supplying linear and fabricated aluminum components to a variety of markets including construction, transportation, machinery and equipment, electrical, consumer durables and recreational vehicles. Most…

Bee Gee Travel under new ownership, holds ribbon cutting On Thursday, June 6, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the new ownership and ribbon cutting celebration for Bee Gee Travel located at 116 S. Madison Avenue. Several community members, friends and family were greeted by Chamber staff and ambassadors as all gathered to celebrate with new owners, Beverly and Jim Gibbs. Reverend Doug Walker, First Methodist Church, prayed for continued blessings and protection for the beloved downtown business and future travelers. Mrs. Gibbs congratulated former owner, Denise Craft, on her retirement and thanked her for hiring her in 2001 when she…

Lucille W. Davis, age 86, of Douglas, passed away Thursday June 6, 2019 at Vista Park. Mrs. Davis was born on May 24, 1933 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Jessie Roberts and Emma Nipper Roberts. She worked as a cook with Shady Acres Nursing Home for eighteen years and Holt’s bakery for nineteen years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Douglas. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Davis; two sons, Glenn Hutto and Kenny Hutto; and three grandsons, Wayne Crosby, Christopher Zanders and Jason Zanders. Survivors include three sons, Eston…

With a focus on the South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) new strategic plan, Moving Forward, faculty and staff gathered for the 12th annual leadership retreat at Okefenokee State Park in Waycross, on May 22, 2019. Wendi Jenkins and Chuck Powell from the University System of Georgia’s Leadership and Institutional Development office facilitated the retreat and worked with participants during the day on communication, leadership and recognizing individual strengths using the Emergenetics assessment tool. Two weeks prior to the retreat, all 29 participants from the SGSC Administrative Council were asked to complete a questionnaire for their Emergenetics Profile. According to Emergenetics, “….this…

Mrs. Lillie H. White, age 83, of Axson, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her home in Axsonfollowing an extended illness. Survivors include:Sons Rodney White and wife Diane of Axsonand Wayne White and wife Susan of Axson; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. White were held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Axson Cemetery. The interment followed in Axson Cemetery. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, James White; sons Jimmy White and Tony White; and a grandson, Owen White. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson was in charge of all the arrangements.