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Bobby Buchan, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Buchan was born on May 13, 1936, in Douglas, GA to the late Lenton Lee “L.L.” Buchan and Maude Johnson Buchan of Ambrose, GA. Survivors include: his wife of 62 years, Emily Jean Buchan of Douglas, GA; three sons, Vance (Myra) Buchan, David (Michelle) Buchan both of Douglas, GA, and Lee (Kimberly) Buchan of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Tiffany Waters, Taylor Buchan, Kendall Dodson, Preslee Buchan, and Jordan Buchan; brother, Tom (Jean) Buchan of Savannah,…

Anna Anderson, age 61, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Anderson was born on May 10, 1955, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Herbert Hand and Jurelle Wright Girtman Hand. Survivors include: her husband, Cleo “Skip” Anderson of Douglas, Ga.; son, Daniel Ashley (Amy) Anderson of Brunswick, Ga.; three sisters, Peggy (Ken) Reitz of Louisa, Va., Patti (Ron) Morris of Douglas, Ga., and Elanie (Larry) Hinson of Douglas, Ga.; brother, John (Norma Lynn) Hand of Douglas, Ga.; grandson, John Parker Anderson of Brunswick, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.…

Angelia Ann Merritt, age 48, of Douglas, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Merritt was born on May 12, 1968, in Douglas, Ga to Brenda Jane Woodward Sears and the late Bobby Sears. Survivors include: her daughter, Kayle Merritt (Jason) Whiddon of Douglas, Ga.; son, Christopher (Raquel) Merritt of Douglas, Ga.; mother, Jane Sears of Douglas, Ga.; four grandchildren, Carson Merritt, Reima Merritt, Embry Whiddon, and Eason Whiddon; grandfather, Joe Woodward of Douglas, Ga; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her…

CLOVERLEAF PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT Coffee County was well represented at the Cloverleaf District Project Achievement contest on November 12 in Lyons. Students from seven of the eleven schools in Coffee County had either 5th or 6th graders compete in the contest. There was one fourth grader, 43 fifth graders and 25 sixth graders who competed this year. Participants (including their project and placing) were: Ambrose: Haley Kimbrough, Flowers, Shrubs, & Lawns, 1st; Jamie Polk, Wildlife; Jennalee Polk, Clothing & Textiles; Carlee Woods, Clothing & Textiles, 3rd. Broxton: Glenn O’Steen, Science of Engineering & Mechanics, 1st; and Lynnzy Wooten, Performing Arts-Vocal, 3rd.…

It’s that time of year when we celebrate Thanksgiving, and Indian Creek Elementary did so with a huge Thanksgiving feast! What a blessing to have so many parents come and share this delicious meal with our students. Many thanks to our amazing food service staff for their hard work in preparing a fabulous lunch. At ICE, we are thankful for all of our students, parents, and staff and want to wish everyone a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving season! – Submitted

The Douglas Fire Department celebrated National Fire Prevention Month in October by hosting a variety of awareness programs throughout the month. This year’s Fire Prevention Month theme was “Don’t Wait, Check the Date – Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” The purpose of the theme was to focus on the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home and business. A poster contest for third grade students was held at local elementary schools. At the regularly scheduled city commission meeting on Monday, November 14, the poster contest winners were recognized by the mayor and city commission. Congratulations to all…

Mrs. Barbara Jean Ennis Anderson, age 74, of Douglas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Coffee Regional Hospital following an extended illness. She was born April 17, 1942 to the late Willie P. Ennis and the late Sallie Mitchell Ennis. Other than her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Anderson; One Sister, Loretta Adair; one brother, Archie Ennis and his wife Katherine Ennis and one grandson, William Anderson. Survivors include: 2 Sons, Kerry (Teresa) Anderson and James (Brenda) Anderson, all of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister, Dorothy (Bill) Stevens of Tybee Island, GA; 2 Grandchildren,…

Mrs. Amanda Dianne Burch Lawson Steverson, age 37, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, following an extended illness. She was born June 14, 1979 to Carlie Evans Burch and the late Pamela Dianne Kirkland Burch. Survivors include: Her Husband, James Steverson of Douglas, GA; 1 Son, McKenzie Skyler Burch of Douglas, GA; 1 Daughter, Zoie Summer Lawson of Douglas, GA; Father, Carlie Evans Burch of Douglas, GA; Her Paternal Grandmother, Mary Alice Burch of Douglas, GA; 2 Brothers, Ashley Wayne Sanders of Homerville, GA and Jason Darious Sanders of Greenville, South…

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Math Instructor Donna Norman received the 2017 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, also known as Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year award. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is awarded annually. This award is designed to recognize and honor technical college instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields. Instructors are nominated for the Rick Perkins Award by their peers. Competition among instructors occurs at the college, regional, and state levels. Five finalists participated in the interviews, they were: Angela Grant (Business Education…