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Mrs. Pamela Ann Doyle Chaney, age 64, of West Green, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loved ones by her side following a lengthy illness. Pamela was born February 2, 1961 in Oakdale, Louisiana to the late Lucile Ford who passed away when Pamela was an infant.  The father and mother that raised her were the late Seab Doyle and the late Pamela Doyle. Pamela leaves behind the love of her life for 21 years, her husband, Leroy Anthony Chaney of West Green, Georgia; a daughter, Casey Nichole Smith and husband, Lonnie, of Douglas, Georgia; 5 grandchildren:…

Mr. Tom Caves, age 88, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, June 5, 2025 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia following a recent decline in health following an accident. Mr. Tom, a Coffee County native, was born May 24, 1937 in Broxton, Georgia to the late Loran Caves and the late Narcess Harper Caves. He was a proud United States Army veteran, a former letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, and he was the owner of AA Glass & Screen Company in Ocala, Florida for a number of years. He was also a member…

Mr. Alfred Kaussen, age 59, of Millwood, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, June 5, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Kaussen was born February 12, 1966 in Germany to the late Helmut Kaussen and Johanna Herta Waurich Kaussen. He was a farm worker with Gillis Brothers Fertilizer for many years and he was of the Lutheran Faith. Mr. Kaussen leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Martha Ward Kaussen; a daughter, Sasiken Kaussen of Eschweiler, Germany; a son, Nickolas Kaussen of Switzerland; a grandchild of Eschweiler, Germany; his mother, Johanna Herta Waurich Kaussen; a sister, Lydia Kaussen of Aachen, Germany;…

By Stan Popovich Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do to help them? It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering. With this in mind, here are six ways to help the person cope in these kinds of situations. 1. Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety.…

Kathy Ann Smith age 65, of West Green, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday June 4, 2025 following an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones and aided in care by Coastal Pines Hospice. Kathy was born to the late Jimmy Howard Corbitt and Elizabeth Katherine (Cat) Deaton Corbitt on April 6, 1960. She was a long term resident of West Green, GA. She had a passion for hunting and fishing and spoiling all of her many grands and great grands. Survivors include: two daughters; Kathy Diane Smith (Roger Clark), Jackie Lynn Hall (Lewis Hall)…

On June 4, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on James Terrell Wright after observing him unlawfully operating a Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle on a public roadway, in violation of Georgia law O.C.G.A. 40-6-362. During the stop, deputies observed drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle, which prompted a probable cause search. As a result of the search, a quantity of crack cocaine was discovered in Wright’s possession. Wright was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Coffee County Jail where he remains in custody. He is charged with possession of cocaine under…

7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (New International Version) It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Mr. Scott Dale Watson, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia.  He peacefully departed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness.Scott…

Mrs. Mary Ann Kuhn Nelson, age 93, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away Sunday evening at Lakeside Senior Care in Douglas, Georgia with loved ones by her side. Mrs. Nelson was born October 27, 1931 in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Ivan Clifford Kuhn and the late Ruth Margaret Rohrer Kuhn. She was a devoted wife to the late George Robert Nelson for seventy years before his passing in 2021. She dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a loving mother, arising before dawn to help her son with his paper route. She was an excellent seamstress, making…

Mr. Johnny Levonne “Vonn” Lott, age 72 of Douglas, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born August 25, 1952 to the late John Jay Lott and the late Lucille Merchant Lott. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Danny Jesse Lott. Survivors include 3 Children: Rocky Harper and wife Kristy of Sarasota, FL, James Harper and wife Ashley of Broken Arrow, OK and Jade L. Norton and husband Jason of Colorado Springs, CO; 4 Grandchildren: Caleb, Jacob, Jesalyn and Joshua; 1 Great-Granddaughter: Everly…

Ms. Dawn Marie Snyder Rider, age 53 of Douglas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon May 28, 2025 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Ms. Rider was born March 20, 1972 in Au Sable Forks, New York. Ms. Rider was the Deli Manager at Enmark. She was of the Christian Faith. She is survived by 2 Children: Jaren Rider and Talyn Rider both of Douglas, GA and a close family friend: Michelle Garcia and husband Albert of Douglas, GA Memorialization will be by cremation. No services are scheduled at this time. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.