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Warren J. Minchew Sr., age 92, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Minchew was born on July 16, 1926 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He was former owner/operator of Minchew Properties LTD and was a member of St. Andrews Anglican Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Boatwright Minchew. Survivors include son, Jim Minchew of Douglas; daughter, Debi Minchew of Savannah; and grandchildren, Jake Minchew, Stone Minchew and Maggie Minchew. Memorial services will be held on Friday February 1, 2019 at 2…

Rodney Smith, age 53, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday morning January 26, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born on March 17, 1965 in Douglas, Georgia, the son of Lurlyne Merritt Smith and the late J.H. Smith. He worked as a roofer with J.H. & Sons Roofing and was a member of Living Waters Family Worship. He was preceded in death by his dad, J.H. Smith; grandson, Daniel James Kennedy; and a brother, Dexter Hinnon Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Darlene Smith of Douglas; two daughters, Amanda Lott (husband Chris) of…

Albert Leo Carpenter Sr., age 58, of Nicholls, passed away on Sunday January 20, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Carpenter was born on August 5, 1960 in Wheeler County, West Virginia and was the son of the late James William Carpenter Sr. and Shirley Louise Goodwin Carpenter. He worked as carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Paula Jean Carpenter of Nicholls; two sons, Albert L. Carpenter Jr. (Judy) and Paul Anthony Carpenter; daughter, Christina Lee Carpenter; five brothers, Davis Carpenter, Robert Carpenter (Debra), Calvin Carpenter (Teresa), John Carpenter and James Carpenter; eight grandchildren;…

CSX and Georgia Department of Transportation has notified the City of Douglas that scheduled railroad crossing maintenance in Douglas will begin this week at select rail crossings in town. Tuesday, Jan. 29, maintenance will begin at 8 a.m. at the rail crossings at Gaskin Avenue and McDonald Avenue. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the crossings at Madison and Peterson avenues will also close for maintenance. These projects will take several days to complete so expect delays as you follow detours through town. The rail crossing maintenance will result in the extended closure of a portion of US 441/SR 31, which will…

The 20th Annual Heart 2 Heart event is scheduled for Saturday morning, February 23 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas. This year, the events will include a 5k run and walk beginning at 8 am and a 1 mile fun run for youth beginning at 7:30 am. In 2018, the event attracted over 260 runners and walkers. Top prize for the overall male and female winners will include $150 VISA cards. Designer medals will be awarded to the top three 5k runners in five-year age divisions for both male and female, allowing more winners for the Georgia Grand Prix…

Marah Johnson, RN and Ka’Nita Williams, LPN, received Coffee Regional Medical Center’s DAISY Award for the third and fourth quarters of 2018. Coffee Regional Medical Center would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our DAISY Award winners and also thank each for all they do each and every day to take care of patients and each other. Nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization – patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, and other clinicians and staff – anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary & compassionate care. Honoring nurses internationally, The DAISY Foundation was created in memory…

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has awarded a diversity scholarship to Shadaisa Wilcox, a native of Douglas and a law student at Mercer University School of Law. Wilcox will receive a $10,000 scholarship and salaried summer 2019 position. A second-year law student, Wilcox will work in the Atlanta office. She is currently enrolled in Mercer’s JD/MBA program. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mercer University. Wilcox serves as a co-events chair for the Black Law Students Association as well as the Education and Networking chair for Phi Delta Phi Honor Society. She…

South Georgia farmers, community leaders and business owners recovering from Hurricane Michael can learn about additional recovery assistance available at a free resource fair immediately following the upcoming 2019 Georgia Ag Forecast meetings in Bainbridge on Jan. 31 and in Tifton on Feb. 1. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host the resource fair along with agricultural agencies, other UGA divisions and private entities that can assist with hurricane recovery. According to UGA Extension Associate Dean Laura Perry Johnson, Georgia Ag Forecast organizers have invited participants from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Mrs. Edna Mildred Strom, age 83, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Douglas. Mrs. Strom was born on September 2, 1935 in McRae, daughter to the late Lester and Ruth Best McLeod. She was a homemaker and a member of Broxton Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Strom; daughter, Mary Ann Strom; brother, Clois McLeod; and sister, Hazel McLeod Brown. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Ruth Moore of Douglas and Carrie Jane Strom of Douglas; two sons, Louie Strom and wife Janet Strom of Broxton and…

Hurst and Hurst CPAs is pleased to announce the merger of Guilford Bookkeeping and Tax Services with Hurst and Hurst CPAs effective January 1, 2019. This merger will expand Hurst and Hurst’s offering in the small business and agriculture sectors. The combined firm will operate under the Hurst and Hurst CPA name which has earned a reputation for delivering superior service to small businesses and individuals. This merger will expand their client base and allow them to continue to deliver a broad suite of tax, accounting, and investment services as well as offer the latest technological platforms to their clients.…