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On March 23, Coffee County 4-H attended Cloverleaf District Project Achievement hosted at Bacon County Middle/High school in Alma. Eight Coffee County students presented projects on various topics; each of them brought home a medal. These students worked for several weeks preparing a speech and presentation. Fourth graders Macie Buese and Jessa Hall, fifth Grader Kady McClendon and sixth graders Scott Smith and Alyia Hall, received first place in their respective projects. second place winners included fifth grader Laken Paulk and sixth grader Mason Harper. Ben Buese, a sixth grader placed third or his project. The goal of Macie’s and…

Deborah Adams Merritt Barrett , age 71, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, on Sunday, March 31st, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born on May 29th, 1952 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney and Colleen Adams. She was a retired school teacher with the coffee county school system for many years. She helped to teach the young minds of so many children and prepare them for a bright future. She taught at West Green Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Coffee Junior High, and Citizens Christian Academy. She loved her students and…

Mrs. Nadine Burnam Lewis, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, March 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Lewis was born October 31, 1936, in Douglas, GA to the late Kight Burnam and the late Estelle Batten Burnam. She made her career as a bookkeeper with Johnny Morris and Morris Oil Company. Along with her parents, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ralph Y. Lewis, and a son, Ralph Larry Lewis; 3 brothers: Jack Burnam, Homer Burnam and Waverly Burnam and 1 sister Edith Burnam Norton. Mrs.…

Patsy Colleen King, age 70, of Ambrose, Ga, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga. She was born on February 20th, 1954 the daughter of Mr. Herman Roscoe Adkins and Mrs. Viola Kirkland Adkins. Mrs. Patsy was a loving wife, mother and a beloved grandmother. She was a member of Trinity Non-denomination Church in Douglas, Ga. Mrs. Patsy was caring and always there to lend a hand to those who came to her. She now rests in the arms of the Lord and she will forever be remembered…

Mr. Murl Webb Trulove, age 97, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Savannah Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia from injuries sustained in an accident, one day shy of his 98th birthday. Mr. Trulove was born March 29, 1926 in Golden, Mississippi to the late Harbart Virgil Trulove and the late Kate Webb Trulove. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and he made his civilian career in the timber industry for many years. Mr. Trulove worked hard, played hard, and loved his family deeply. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death…

Mr. Ricky Eugene Davis, 54 of Douglas, GA. passed away early Thursday morning March 28, 2024 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 12, 1969 in FL. to the late Mr. Mr. Robert Davis and Mrs. Emma Jean Bryant Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his Wife; Tanqa Davis of Douglas, GA. 3 Sons; Cameron Davis, Cade Davis and Adam Reyes. 3 Brother; Robert Davis, Owen Davis and Eric Goodwin 1 Sister; Tina Bullock 3 Grandchildren; Ashlyn Davis, Emmitt Davis and June Eugene Davis Several Nieces, Nephews and other family members also…

Patricia Huelett, age 81, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, following an extended illness. She was born on March 19th,1943 the daughter of the late David E. Altman and Hazel Lee Altman. Her survivors include: One Son; David A. Huelett, Two Grandchildren; Nathanael Huelett, and Elisha Huelett, Three Sisters; Carol M. Jones, Shirley A. Johnston, and Lisa A. Smeltzer, along with several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by; Her Beloved Husband; Henry Wallace Huelett, Father; David E. Altman, and Mother; Hazel Lee Altman. The…

Dorothy Mae Taylor, age 85, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. Ms. Taylor was born November 13, 1938 in Ambrose, Georgia to the late Albert Purvis and the late Henrietta Cribb Purvis. She made her career caring for children in her home for many years. Ms. Taylor loved her family and her church family, but most of all she loved her Lord and Savior and was an active member of College Avenue Baptist Church. She loved to sing gospel music, and enjoyed listening to the radio, going…

Mr. Harold Henry Vickers, age 97, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 25, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Vickers, a lifelong resident of Coffee County, was born in Douglas, Georgia on April 18, 1926 to the late Willie Vickers and the late Eudora Pope Vickers. He made his career as a bookkeeper for Wilcox Oil until his retirement. Mr. Vickers was a member of Carver Baptist Church. He had a great love for southern gospel music and was the song leader for many years at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Atkinson, County. He was a…

Infant Gabriel Keith Lott, 8 days old, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Gabriel was born Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia to Laiah Faith Leavens Lott and Christopher Keith Lott of Alma, Georgia. Gabriel was the apple of his mother and daddy’s eyes. He brought so much love and joy to his parents. Gabriel was preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather Derek Leavens, Maternal Great-Grandfather Chester Leavens, Maternal Great-Grandparents Sadie Frankie Brigmond and Alton Brigmond, Paternal Grandmother Tina Snipes, Paternal Great-Grandfather Grady Snipes. In addition to Gabriel’s parents his…