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Mrs. Judy Ann Shrouder, age 70, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida following a brief illness. Judy was born June 28, 1953 in Alachua County, Florida to the late Clinton Purvis and the late Jewel Taylor Bradley. She later married the love of her life, Jerrell Shrouder. Judy devoted herself to a 21 year career as a cake decorator with Holts Bakery where she decorated cakes for hundreds of birthdays, weddings, showers and assorted parties. After a brief retirement she returned to work as manager of the…

On February 29, 2024 (Leap Day) Mrs. Brenda McClelland Tyler, age 81, leapt into the arms of Jesus. She passed away peacefully at her home in Douglas, Georgia surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Led by her deep faith in Christ, she not only showed love and kindness to those around her, but she instilled that strong faith in others who will carry that flame forward. Brenda was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Richard Tyler; her parents, Leonard and Virginia McClelland; 3 sisters: Vera McClelland, Faye McClelland, and Geraldine…

Mr. Paul L. Hutcheson, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away at Lakeside Senior Living, surrounded by his family Monday evening, February 26, 2024. Mr. Hutcheson was born May 12, 1932 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Sammie Hutcheson and the late Addie Johnson Hutcheson. He was married for 67 years to the love of his life, the late Wanda Baker Hutcheson. Mr. Hutcheson proudly served our community as Sheriff of Coffee County prior to his retirement. Through the years he also served in many other capacities. He was a past president of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association, the last…

Mr. Manubhai Chhotabhai Patel, age 81, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Monday afternoon, February 26, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia following a lengthy illness. Mr. Patel was a native of Dabhou, Gajarat, India but had spent recent years in the Douglas, Georgia area. Mr. Patel was born March 28, 1942 to the late Chhotabhai Nathabhai Patel and the late Gangaben N. Patel. He obtained a degree in chemistry and made his career as a teacher in India before moving to the United States. Mr. Patel is survived by his wife, Pravinaben M. Patel of Douglas, Georgia;…

Mrs. Martha Sue Pharr Flanders, age 87, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday morning, March 14, 2024 at The Landings of Douglas where she resided for the last few years. Mrs. Flanders was born in Booneville, Mississippi on July 18, 1936 to the late Fred Pharr and the late Effie Nicholson Pharr. She made her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for Dr. Harper and Dr. Lin for many years. She later worked at Holts Bakery and Walmart. She was married to the late Jimmy Ray Flanders. In addition to her parents and…

Mr. Reinaldo Salvador Ortiz, age 65, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence early Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. Mr. Ortiz was born June 14, 1958 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late Ramon Ormsby Ortiz and the late Juanell Jewell Ortiz. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Ortiz proudly served our country in the United States Army. He carried the title of Golden Glove Boxing Champion for 7 years. In his spare time enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Ortiz attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Along with his parents, Mr. Ortiz…

Ms. Judy Darlene Adams Williams, age 59, of Ambrose, Georgia passed away early Wednesday morning, February 21, 2024 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Ms. Williams was born February 8, 1965 in Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia to Carolyn Moore and the late A. W. Adams, Jr. She made her career as a Farm Manager at Adams Poultry Farm. Ms. Williams will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and caregiver raising Levi, and she adored her pets. Her hobbies included crafts, baking, and being outdoors. In addition to her mother, Carolyn Moore Adams of Douglas, Georgia, Ms.…

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Griffin Crosby, age 70, died Sunday evening, February 18, 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a recent illness. Mrs. Crosby was born April 8, 1953 in Ware County, Georgia to the late Rev. James Daniel Griffin and the late Effie Mae Hickox Griffin. Through the years she resided in many South Georgia communities as she served God alongside her husband, the late Bishop Robert Crosby, as they evangelized as well as pastored various churches within the Church of God of Prophecy and later within the Church of God. She loved her Lord and Savior and was…

Mr. Edward Colon Stapleton, age 79, of Douglas, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024. Mr. Stapleton was born on October 31, 1944 in Ambrose, Georgia to the late Edward Stapleton and the late Annie Purvis Stapleton. A lifelong resident of Coffee, County, Mr. Stapleton made his career in the liquid petroleum fuel industry, delivering LP gas for Brantley Propane Gas Company for over 40 years. He also worked at various times with Douglas Asphalt, Ferrell Gas Company and Suburban Propane Company. Mr. Stapleton was a longstanding member of Rocky Pond…

The (3) South Georgia State College Hawks punched their ticket to the GCAA semifinals Tuesday night with a 79-71 win over (6) East Georgia State. In addition, four Hawks players received end-of-the-season honors from the GCAA. Kyric Davis led the Hawks with 23 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Most of Davis’s points (13) came at the free throw line. Amren Hoard had 21 points and five rebounds. Lay Davis finished with 15 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Devon Rainey was the fourth player to score in double figures with 13 points. The Hawks shot 44 percent…