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Scarlett Ann Andrews, age 63, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday October 31 at Emory University Hospital. Mrs. Andrews was born on August 24, 1955 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Edward Dennis Harper and Nellie Jo Blackwell Harper. Mrs. Andrews worked with Head Start, Douglas, for over 20 years and was a member of Bushnell Chapel. Survivors include son, Jason Andrews (wife Jessica) of Douglas; daughter, Tiffany Rose Andrews of Douglas; brother, Dr. Conrad Harper (wife Lisa) of Douglas; three grandchildren, Ava Andrews of Alpharetta, Christian Corbitt of Valdosta, and Joseph Andrews of Douglas. …

Linda Sue Kitchens, age 64, of Valdosta, passed away on Sunday November 4, 2018 at Pruitt Health at Lake Haven in Valdosta following an extended illness. Ms. Kitchens was born on June 1, 1954 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Buster Brown Meloy and Lucille Rigdon Meloy. Ms. Kitchens was a homemaker and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Kitchens. Survivors include two sons, Michael Kitchens (wife Kellie) of Valdosta and Timothy Kitchens of Valdosta; brother, Wayne Meloy of Douglas; and sister,…

The South Georgia State College Hawks opened their tenth season Thursday night with a 93-64 win over American Basketball Institute (ABI). It was also the team’s tenth consecutive season opening win. Skylar Baggs led the Hawks (1-0) with 22 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Keyshaun Street finished with 20 points, three assists, and three steals. Head coach Cory Baldwin was pleased with the team’s performance and the fact that everyone was able to see playing time. You like to try and play everybody in the first game, so we were fortunate to be able to do…

By Mayor Tony Paulk Hello, citizens of Douglas and Coffee County! It is officially time to start preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas! I especially love this time of year because everyone is just a little bit nicer and the true essence of humanity is on full display. With that being stated, I want everyone to be thinking about Thanksgiving and the Christmas parade. As we approach Thanksgiving, I am grateful that God continues to bless the City of Douglas and Coffee County. I am just ready for family and friends to gather for Thanksgiving. (Sidebar: I love German…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Best for Vets Community and Technical College for 2019 by Military Times. The college was ranked eighth in the national listing. According to the announcement, 500 colleges were considered in the review process that contained nearly 150 questions about support services, academic policies, and financial aid benefits for student veterans. Wiregrass Georgia Tech offers credit, and non-credit classes through an office located at Moody Air Force Base. Wiregrass has a partnership with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to provide five CCAF required general education courses through distance education. …

John Myron Coffee, age 19, of Douglas, passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018 from injuries in an auto accident. John Myron was born on July 31, 1999 in Douglas, the son of John Christopher Coffee and Amanda Belle Braddy Coffee. John Myron worked as a serviceman with J&T Tire Company and was a member of Lone Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Myron Braddy and Kenny Smith; uncle, Mike Paulk; grandparents, Watson and Ann Coffee, Thurston Paulk, Wendell and Helen Braddy and Nancy and George Pritchett. Survivors include his parents, Chris…

Mrs. Angela Marie Anderson Batten, age 61 of Ambrose, passed away Sunday morning, October 28, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Batten was born March 27, 1957 to the late Burnell Anderson and Ruby Hall Anderson. Mrs. Batten was a native of Coffee County. Angela was a loving and caring person who enjoyed life. She was a co-owner of Batten Tractor and Merle Norman Cosmetics. Angela attended First Baptist Church. Survivors include: Husband: Ronnie M. Batten of Ambrose; children Benajah “Ben” Batten and his wife Kristi, and Amy Bradford and her husband Scott, all of Ambrose; mother…

Fannie Ruth Roberson, age 78, of Nicholls, passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Roberson was born on July 19, 1940 in Douglas, the daughter of the late Fred Merritt and Ethel Vickers Merritt. She worked as a private sitter and was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Merritt and a brother, Olan Merritt. Survivors include a two daughters, Londie Mims (husband Jerry) of Alma and Teresa Anderson of Nicholls; brother, Larry Roberson of Douglas; six grandchildren,…

Sue Hodges Innes, age 89, of Douglas, passed away on Sunday October 28, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Innes was born on September 8, 1929 in Atkinson County, the daughter of the late Clifford Alva Hodges and Pearlie Lott Hodges. She worked as a secretary with Emory University Hospital and was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Innes was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Innes Sr and step-mother, Edna Daniels Hodges. Survivors include her son, Robert Innes Jr of Stuart, Fla.; two sisters, Jean McCranie and Shelia…

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, Linda Gayle Erwin Christian, loving wife of Tommy Jack Christian and beloved friend to many, passed away at her home in Broxton after an extended illness. Linda was born on August 14, 1950 in Conway, Arkansas to Wilbur (Bill) and Eva (Stanfill) Erwin. Linda graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia in June of 1974 with a degree in pharmacy. She took pride in her work as a registered pharmacist. On November 20, 1976 she married Tommy Jack Christian. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Bill and her mother, Eva.…