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Richard Ellis Lambert, age 84, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Lambert was born on March 21, 1935 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William Lambert and Charlotte Elrica Brown Lambert. He worked as a truck driver with Concrete Trucking Service for over twenty years, was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War, and was a member of Saginaw Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, Robert E. Lambert of Brunswick; daughter, Wanda J. Wood and husband Scott of Alma; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren;…

Tammy Lynne Paulk, age 51, of Ambrose, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Atkinson County. Mrs. Paulk was born on August 25, 1967 in Douglas, the daughter of George Carroll Paulk and Judith Vickers Paulk. She was the manager of Sally’s Beauty Supply in Douglas and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Paulk was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cliff and Minnie Maye Paulk, Grady and Bertha Vickers, and Janie Paulk. Survivors include her husband, James Victor Paulk, Jr. of Ambrose; daughter, Ashley Spivey and husband Dale of Axson; son, Victor Paulk II and girlfriend Sheala Brown…

Being a student-athlete can be a challenge. It takes juggling practice and games in addition to time spent in the classroom and on homework and study time. South Georgia State College’s Cole Escher has taken on the task and been highly successful, on the field and also academically by receiving a Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship. He recently completed his sophomore season as a member of the SGSC Hawks baseball team who earned the runner-up title in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII Division I. During his time for the Hawks, he has been a key player…

Charles Dumar Dowling, age 51, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Dowling was born on December 25, 1967, the son of the late Richard Dale Dowling and Mary Elizabeth Jardine. He worked in the landscaping business and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his sister, Elizabeth Ann Plummer of Douglas; three nephews, Jackson Cowart, Quintin Plummer and Morgan Plummer; father, Charles Corbitt. Memorial services will be held Thursday May 30, 2019 at 11 am in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home. Interment will be at Stokesville Church Cemetery in Axson. The family will…

Wiregrass Tech faculty spotlight: Dr. Darlene Ridley When you meet Dr. Darlene Ridley, one of the first things you notice is how softspoken she is along with her sweet smile. But don’t be mistaken that she’s timid; she’s tough as nails and is the director of the #1 RN program in the state of Georgia. Dr. Ridley’s career at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College began the first day the college began the Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program in June 2012. Since that time Dr. Ridley has not only been instrumental in creating and developing the program curriculum, but has…

Holiday Inn Express holds grand re-opening On Thursday, May 23, the Douglas-Coffee County community celebrated the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Holiday Inn Express and Suites located at 1636 S. Peterson Ave. Following a $1.5 million renovation, the 65-room hotel is beautifully decorated and provides numerous amenities including a well-equipped fitness center, large breakfast area, indoor pool, business center and 150+ seating capacity event center. Several community members, friends and family were in attendance to thank the Patel Family for their investment in the Douglas-Coffee County community. On behalf of Sanjay Patel and Dinesh Patel and the Patel…

American Legion Post 515 plans an open house, flag disposal ceremony American Legion Post 515 will host an open house Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 3 to 5 pm, followed by a dignified flag disposal from 5 to 6 pm. It will be held at American Legion Post 515, located at 1510 McLean Street in Douglas. Everyone is invited, especially veterans and family members of veterans, to include the general public. There are many things veterans and family members need to know and accomplish while they are able; therefore, the focus will be on veterans’ services and support. Expected…

Mr. Ralph Reed, age 83 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, May 23, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Reed was born July 4, 1935 to the late Will Reed and the late Sarah Margaret Pitts Reed. Mr. Reed, a native of Ambrose, owned and operated Reed’s Plumbing in Douglas for many years. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include: His wife of 60 years, Carolyn Carver Reed of Douglas; son Michael Reed and wife Debra of Nicholls; daughters Melinda Reed Jordan and husband Billy of Douglas, Melissa Reed…

Mrs. Nancy Coline Taft Purvis, age 83 of Nicholls, passed away peacefully from this life into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2019. Nancy Coline was born in Atkinson County to the late Joe and Cindy Rosetta Smith Taft on March 29, 1936. She was 13 years old when her mother passed away and she had to assume the responsibilities of the home and help raise her siblings. She was a faithful wife and a loving mother to her children. Indeed she was the woman of Proverbs — a virtuous woman…

Tommy Clark, age 68, of Willacoochee, passed away on Thursday May 23, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Clark was born on October 23, 1950 in Douglas, the son of the late Thomas Cottle Clark and Aline Graham Clark. He was a former salesman with Fender Chevrolet, served in the Georgia National Guard from 1969 to 1975 and was a member of Glory United Methodist Church in Alapaha. Survivors include his wife, Martha “Brownie” Clark of Willacoochee; daughter, Lindsey Roberts and husband Mitch of Douglas; son, Ashley Clark and wife Kacey of Douglas; two granddaughters, Kara Clark and…