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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…

Mrs. Geneva Kirkland Sears, age 95, of Willacoochee, Georgia passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday evening, March 19, 2024 following an extended illness. She was born March 15, 1929 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late David Kirkland, Jr. and the late Ann Jane Ricketson Kirkland. She was the wife of the late Hiram Curtis Sears. Mrs. Sears worked for many years with B. C. Moore’s but her greatest enjoyment came from farming, working in her garden and cutting her own grass. Mrs. Sears was of the Holiness Baptist faith and served the Lord as an active member of…

Mrs. Willie Jane Williams, age 75, of Douglas, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 20, 1948 in Broxton, Georgia to the late George Stapleton and the late Willa Dean Taylor Stapleton. Mrs. Williams married the late Buddy Williams and spent her life caring for others as a homemaker, raising her children and loving on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to cook and feed people. She made her career with the Coffee County Board of Education feeding thousands of Coffee County children through the…

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,…