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James Minix, age 93, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Minix was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Monroe and Nancy Grantham Minix. Survivors include: Two Daughters; Patricia (David) Spivey of Douglas, GA, Teresa Ann (Tim) Vaughn of Douglas, GA, Eight Grandchildren; Dawn (Keith) Moore, Amber (Charlie) Purcell, Brittany (Rick) Disharoon, Patrick (Haylee) Spivey, Jamie (Marti) Vaughn, Courtney (Michael) Vickers, Zackery (Kayla) Vaughn, Hope Vaughn, 21 Great Grandchildren, Three Great Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Mr. Minix was…

Christopher Michael Fowler, age 45, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday February 3, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Fowler was born on January 15, 1979 to Cheryl Foreman and the late Norman Fowler. Survivors include: His Mother; Cheryl (Woody) Foreman of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters; Debra Fowler of Douglas, GA, Bridget Ferrer of New York, Two Brothers; Joshua (Suzie) Fowler of Williston, FL, Patrick Fowler of New York, Two Nieces; Lacie Austin, Mikayla Fowler, One Nephew; Seth Fowler, and One Sister in Law; Melanie (Justin) Boals of Augusta, GA. The family will receive friends on…

Amon Randolph Roberts Jr., age 71, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away at his home on Friday morning, February 2nd, 2024. Mr. Roberts was born in Ocilla, Georgia on July 23, 1952, the son of the late Mr. Amon R. Roberts and Mrs. Madge T. Roberts. Mr. Roberts was an employee of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service for thirty-three years. He served in Coffee County as an extension agent for thirty-one years. He was an active member of College Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and young adult Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed spending time with…

Marilyn Marie Wilcox, age 86, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at Vista Park nursing home and rehabilitation, on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1937 in Yakama, Washington, the daughter of Mr. Bernard Lochner and Mrs. Elda Louise Lochner. Her survivors include: One Daughter; Katherine M. Wilcox of Douglas, GA, One Son; Cadmus M. Wilcox of Douglas, GA, One Granddaughter; Shan Marie Wilcox (C.J.) Sauders of Savannah, GA, One Great Grandson; Aiden Sauders, along with several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Two Sisters; Floraine Ortiz and Joanne Lochner, Father; Bernard Lochner,…

Patricia Jowers Carver, age 73, of Douglas, GA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 31st,2024. She was born on October 30, 1950 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Ruby Jowers. Her survivors include: One Daughter; Angela Carver (Dennis Lytle) of Douglas, GA, One Son; Stanley (Tonia) Eugene Carver, Five Grandchildren; Hailey (Craig) Crenshaw, Dewayne Carver (Karmon), Dylan Carver, Kameron Carver, and Cody Lytle, Five Great-Grandchildren; Isabella Crenshaw, Slater Crenshaw, Grant Carver, Gemma Carver, and Paislee Warren, along with several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by; her husband Manning Eugene Carver. Four brothers;…

Jacquelyn Jowers has qualified to run for the District 5 school board seat. Her announcement is as follows: “My name is Jacquelyn Jowers. I am announcing my candidacy for the Coffee County Board of Education District 5.“Our schools are facing many challenges. It is an important time to get involved in school board elections. This is true even if you don’t have children in the district. “Focusing on student success is a priority. I am dedicated to advocating for programs that foster more than just academic achievement. These programs will support the overall well-being of our students. This includes providing…

The Georgia Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference concluded Saturday after three days of intense competition and camaraderie, showcasing the talents of middle and high school students representing 182 schools from across the state. Hosted in the city of Athens, Georgia the conference featured more than 80 competitive events, highlighting innovation, teamwork, and leadership in various technological fields. From March 13-16, students from Coffee High and beyond gathered to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in 85 competitive events including Cybersecurity, Coding, Electric Vehicles, VEX robotics, Manufacturing Prototype, Structural Engineering, Flight, Data Science and Analytics and Engineering Design to Digital…

It was with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lynette Cornelison, who left us on March 21, 2024, in Cummings Georgia, at the age of 87. Lynette was born on December 17, 1936, in Douglas, Georgia, to her late parents, Lillian Fales and Lynn Tanner. Lynette dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and education. She served as a school teacher at Satilla Elementary and later in Orange County Public Schools, where she imparted wisdom and guidance to countless young minds. Upon retiring, Lynette embraced her role as a homemaker, pouring her love and devotion into her…

Mrs. Carolyn Smith McNeal, 75 of Douglas, GA. passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She was born on May 23, 1948, to the late Mr. John Paul Smith and the late Mrs. Sally Vera Nelson Smith. Mrs. McNeal is survived by 3 Daughters; Lisa Inman, Shonaree Music and Gina Inman all of Douglas, GA. 3 Grandsons; Andrew Selph, Landon Corey and Braxton Corey all of Douglas, GA. 1 Granddaughter; Addison Pridgen of Douglas, GA. 1 Sister; Debra Moore of Douglas, GA. Several Nieces, Nephews and other family…

Five hundred and forty-seven students qualified for academic honors during the 2023-24 academic year at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Students receiving Distinguished Honor status have completed 45 or more academic semester hours at ABAC with an overall grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Superior Honor students have completed 45 academic semester hours at ABAC with an overall grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74. Honor status goes to students who have completed 45 or more academic semester hours at ABAC with an overall grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49. Students recognized from Coffee and Atkinson counties, along with…