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Joel Howard Spivey, age 72, of Nicholls GA, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on October 14, 1951 in Douglas, GA the son of Mr. James Aubrey Spivey and Mrs. Floriece Burkett Spivey. He was a 1969 graduate of Coffee High School. He briefly attended South Georgia College, while working as a tobacco farmer. In 1971, he started his career in asphalt paving. Along with his father and brother they created Douglas Asphalt Company. The company grew to cover the southeastern portion of Georgia and employed more than five…

Betty K. “Sweeton” Wilkins, age 84, of Nicholls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1939, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Colan “Buddy” and Myrtice Kirkland. Her survivors include: Two Sons; Kenneth Michael Faulkner of Nicholls, GA, and Zachary Lyman Wilkins of Nicholls, GA, One Daughter; Kathy Hersey of Nicholls, GA, One Brother; David Kirkland of Douglas, GA, Two Grandsons; Keegan Faulkner of Douglas, GA, and Casey Hersey of Nicholls, GA, Four Granddaughters; Shantae Dockery of Broxton, GA, Kerrigan Brewer of Nicholls, GA, Kandace Hersey of Nicholls, GA,…

Ms. Jackie Douglas Knight, age 83, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Ms. Knight was born July 28, 1940 in Nicholls, Georgia to the late Archie Douglas and the late Irene Taylor Douglas. She made her career as a medical technician and worked for many years with Coffee Regional Medical Center prior to her retirement. Ms. Knight loved her dogs and her flowers and spent many hours loving on her fur babies. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, Ms. Knight was preceded in death by 2…

A shoplifting call at Marshalls ended up with a suspect in jail on a fugitive from justice charge out of Nebraska. According to a report from the Douglas Police Department, on March 6, 2024, just before noon, a call came in regarding a possible shoplifting incident at Marshalls. The officer had a description of the suspect and while traveling to Marshalls saw the individual walking north on Peterson Avenue near Krystal. The officer stopped the suspect, who was identified as Volvick Dubrenat, 33, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The report states that Dubrenat had a Marshalls bag “full of items.” He…

The City of Douglas Utilities Department observed the National Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2024. This is the ninth year Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day has been officially celebrated nationwide. This day of recognition is when communities such as ours recognize the employees who provide one of their most valuable assets—their natural gas utility. The official Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day is March 18 because that is the date of the New London, Texas, school explosion in 1937 that led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on safety. Safety is a vital…

Mrs. Teresa Ann Fussell, 62 of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday, March 06, 2024 in Jesup, GA. She was born on May 02, 1962 to the late Mr. James Osban Stokes and Mrs. Lillian Davis Stokes. Mrs. Fussell is survived by her 3 Sons; Rodney Fussell (Annie Mae), Anthony Fussell (Sarah) and Andrew Fussell (Kaitlyn) all of Douglas, GA. 11 Grandchildren, several Nieces, Nephews and other family members also survive. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services. Memorization will be cremation. Johnson Funeral & Cremation Services…

Joel Howard Spivey, age 72, of Nicholls GA, passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born on October 14th, 1951 in Douglas, GA the son of Mr. James Aubrey Spivey and Mrs. Floriece Burkett Spivey. He was a 1969 graduate of Coffee High School. He briefly attended South Georgia College, while working as a tobacco farmer. In 1971, he started his career in asphalt paving. Along with his father and brother they created Douglas Asphalt Company. The company grew to cover the southeastern portion of Georgia and employed more than five…

An initial report of a domestic dispute in West Green resulted in a drug arrest on February 27, 2024. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, a deputy went to a home on Dundee Road in West Green to investigate a possible domestic dispute. He found Billy Lester, 31, and Crystal Henderson, 32, at the scene. During the investigation, the deputy found that Lester, of Waynesville, had an active warrant out of Wilkinson County and Henderson had one out of Atkinson County. Wilkinson County officials wanted a hold placed on Lester while Atkinson County officers had no interest…

Sergeant Michael Todd Watson, 51, of Broxton, Georgia, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the Georgia National Guard, entered his heavenly rest on Monday, January 29, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Watson was born on May 12, 1972 to the late Samuel Thomas Watson and Mrs. Ann Watson of Douglas, Georgia. At the age of 23 he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1995 and served as a personnel clerk until 1999. Upon his discharge, in 2004 he enlisted in the Army National Guard and was assigned to the CO C 648th Engineer and was…

Gerald Wayne Jewell, age 75, of Douglas Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on January 16, 1949 the son on Mr. Isom and Mrs. Oneda Jewell. He leaves behind his Beloved Wife; Clarice Jewell of Douglas, GA, Three Sons; Scotty (Brittany) Jewell, Chad (Christy Vickers) Jewell, and Jed (Stephanie) Jewell, Eleven Grandchildren; Adam (Carrie) Jewell, Ryan Jewell, Kelsey (Brandon) Kight, Nathan (Dixie) Jewell, Alex Jewell, Allie Jewell, Gage Jewell, Brittany Merritt, Brayleigh Whitley, Reagan Jewell, and Layla Jewell, One Brother; J.R. Jewell, Four Sisters; Shirley…