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Mrs. Debra Kay Stokes, age 58, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at Candler County Hospital. Mrs. Stokes was born July 4, 1959, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Etheridge Davis and Nora Sue Cobb Davis. Survivors include: husband, Don Stokes of Douglas, GA.; son, Matt (Ellie) Stokes of Douglas, GA.; brothers: Glenn (Kay) Davis of West Green, GA and Terry (Sheila) Davis of Ambrose, GA.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home where Rev. Milton Pate officiated. Music…

Patricia Dianne Hollinger, age 56, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Hollinger was born on March 25, 1961, in Tampa, FL to the late Morris Elmore and Annie Ruth Elmore. Survivors include: husband, Billy Hollinger of Douglas, GA.; daughters: Nancy Hollinger of Douglas, GA, Amber (Mike Cope) Hollinger of Broxton, GA, Carol Williams of Waycross, GA.; sons: Billy (Shannon Davis) Hollinger of Douglas, GA, Patrick (Kristie Hollis) Walsh of Macon, GA, Victor (MeMe) Benson of Douglas, GA, Roscoe Francis of Douglas, GA.; sister, Sharon Elmore of Mayo, FL.; brothers: Steve (Gwen) Elmore…

Roswitha Fenna Adams, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Ms. Adams was born March 10, 1938, in Berlin Germany to the late Ernst Max Edwin Muller and Fenna Frieda Hagl Malchen Muller. Survivors include: daughter, Cristil Adams (Mike Burnsed) of Douglas, GA.; son, Armin Muller of Berlin Germany; sister, Ericka Muller of Bielefeld, Germany; grandchildren: Terry Lee (Ashley) Adams, of Douglas, GA, Jessica Adams (Brody Mills)of Douglas GA.; great-grandchildren: Kade Mosley of Alma, GA, Evan Wickersheim , Baylee Lott , Kinsley Adams, Brantley Adams, and Brilee Mills all of…

Lona Van Harrell, age 81, of Santee, CA passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA. Mrs. Harrell was born October 2, 1935, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Leroy Carver and Etta Mae Mobley Carver of Tifton, GA. Survivors include: daughter, Ramona (Jimmy) Wallace of Santee, CA; brother, Glenn Parker Carver of Canton GA.; grandchildren: Kevin Maddox of Atlanta, GA, Jason Maddox of Atlanta, GA, Michael Harrell of Atlanta, GA, Dustin Harrell of Atlanta, GA, Jesse Harrell of Dublin, GA and Joshua Harrell of Dublin, GA; and several great grandchildren. Preceded in death…

The James M. Dye Foundation on South Georgia State College’s (SGSC) Waycross Campus welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees at a recent meeting. The Foundation also recognized seven board members whose service ended June 30, 2017. Dave Callaway is the owner of Callaway Advertising in Waycross, which produces WAYCROSS Magazine. He is also a community volunteer, having served on the boards of various area organizations. Callaway received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Georgia College. He and his wife Sharon have three children – David, Allison and Tricia. “As a trustee, my hope is to…

During the summer 2017 semester, 289 South Georgia State College students earned honors for exemplary academic achievement, according to Dr. Robert Page, vice president for academic affairs and student affairs. A total of 28 students earned a spot on the President’s List, 12 on the Dean’s List, and 249 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade point average of 4.0 are placed on the President’s List for the semester. Students with a semester average of 3.5 to 3.9 on 12 or more semester hours of study are placed on…

By Brandy Barlow FBLA members have begun to “build bridges” this year. Coffee County’s FBLA chapters came together to install officers and induct members for the 2017-2018 school year. The following chapter officers were elected in August at their respective schools: Coffee Middle School: Co-Presidents: Cailey Martinez and Nilu Patel; Co-Vice Presidents: Gabe Elrod and Madison Day; Secretary: Viri Pinzon; Treasurer: Matthew Cliett; Historian: Jazmine Deanda; Reporter: Adeline Rodriguez; Parliamentarian: Josiah Brockington George Washington Carver-Freshman Campus: Co-Presidents: Bailey Carelock and Evalynn Rosales; Secretary: Caitlyn Cato; Treasurer: Mason Dill; Reporter: Will Smith; Historian: Jocelyn Martinez; Parliamentarian: Ri’Shanti Sutton Coffee High School:…

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and to support our Cardinal childhood cancer survivors, Indian Creek Elementary had a special program on Friday afternoon, Sept 22. Our Cardinal family has been touched by the ugly face of Childhood Cancer, but through the goodness of God and the spirit of a fighter within them, Ashton Morgan and Braydon Boone have triumphed over this dreaded disease. Celebrating life with us was the Coffee High Show Choir under the direction of Mrs. Tania Myers, the Coffee High Cheerleaders, lead by Mrs. Patty Horner, Coffee High Football player, Hayden Skipper and the strong…

Kids Helping Kids at ICE! Students in fourth grade at Indian Creek decorate fish to support CCAGCC. Students could purchase a fish to decorate and hang up in the hall! All proceeds go to benefit childhood cancer.

On Monday, September 18, Indian Creek Pre-K classes hosted a Grandparents Breakfast. Everyone enjoyed a good breakfast and each set of grandparents received a special hand-made card from their grandchild. Thanks to all grandparents who attended this memorable event with their Pre-Ker!!!