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Lois Lee Williams Kirkland, age 98, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Shady Acres following an extended illness. Mrs. Kirkland was born on September 12, 1918, in Hampton Springs, FL to the late Gentry Williams and Ida Hall Williams. Survivors include: her two daughters, Sheila (Verlon) Hutchison of Douglas, GA and Willene (Wayne Tanner) Wright of Nicholls, GA; seven grandchildren, David (Christina) Hutchison of Nicholls, GA, Ricky (Carol) Hutchison of Douglas, GA, Sandra (Don) Boone of Nicholls, GA, Sharon (David) Varnedore of Douglas, GA, Marty (Kevin) Hopkins of Lincolnton, GA, Vicky (Jay) Ryles of Nicholls,…

West Green Elementary students recently participated in a fundraiser in which they sold cookie dough, and the top five sellers were rewarded with prizes. The top sellers were: #1 Eady Wilcox, who sold 28 tubs #2 Rylee Spivey, who sold 22 tubs #3 Judson Lott and Carter McMillan, who each sold 20 tubs #4 Will Auger, who sold 19 tubs. A drawing for several small prizes was also held for students who participated. The students whose names were drawn were Skylar Barnard, Danica Edens, Henlee Jewell, Ismael Matias and Raine Grantham (not pictured). The fundraiser was a huge success, and…

Kindergarten students at West Green Elementary School recently graduated from Alphabet Boot Camp. After the graduation ceremony, students were treated with yummy refreshments. We are so proud of our little Warriors and all of their hard work! – Submitted

All three grade levels at Coffee Middle School did an amazing job raising money recently for childhood cancer awareness by dropping change in the jars during the month of September. A total of $3583.85 was collected from this one activity! Congratulations to the seventh grade for being our top contributor–$1991.15! The eighth grade gave $1310.82, and the sixth grade gave $281.88. Other activities are ongoing, so our CMS total amount is still growing. We appreciate everyone’s support and willingness to go the extra mile to help find a cure for childhood cancer. – Submitted

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College, has announced the addition of Sam Watson as an assistant coach for the 2016-2017 season. A native of Knoxville, Tenn., Watson played basketball at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (NCAA Division I) before transferring to Young Harris College (NCAA Division II) to finish his career. “I am thankful to be part of the hard working and passionate basketball family at SGSC,” said Watson. Watson is the first assistant coach hired by Baldwin in many years who has had no direct affiliation with SGSC. “My list of former players wanting to…

Miss Edna Mae Lotts, age 96 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 21, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Miss Lotts was born February 25, 1920 in Lexington, VA to the late Lewis Boyd Lotts and the late Nellie Smith Lotts. Survivors include: Local Relatives: 2 Nieces – Cindy Parrish of Douglas, GA, Ginger Ewing of Warwick, GA; 1 Nephew – Joel Parrish of Douglas, GA; Graveside Services and Interment will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens 116 Peaceful Lane Lexington, VA. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations…

Ruth Griggs, age 96, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Shady Acres. Mrs. Griggs was born on September 19, 1920, in Greymont, GA to the late Lemual Kitchens and Elizabeth Adkins Kitchens. Survivors include: her two sons, Tim (Sherry) Griggs of Douglas, GA and Robin (Regina) Griggs of Ft. Valley, GA; nine grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Griggs; and a son, Danny Griggs. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral Service…

South Georgia State College (SGSC) is pleased to announce the addition of a spring cohort for the Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree. The new degree launched in August after approval from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents in March 2016. Dr. Charles Smith, Chair of Business and Assistant Professor of Management, will host an information session to learn more on the BSM on Tuesday, September 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Alumni House on the Douglas Campus and on Tuesday, October 4th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the President’s Dining Room in the…

Mrs. Ethel Carter Musgrove, age 94 of Ambrose, GA, passed away Monday afternoon at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Musgrove was born September 17, 1922 to the late Jim Carter and the late Sarah Tanner Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Raymond Musgrove; 2 Sons, Jerry Musgrove and Wallace Musgrove; 1 Daughter, Lutrell M. Lott; 1 Son-In-Law, Donald Spell; 1 Grand Son, Carlton Eugene Musgrove; 1 Grand daughter, Syanne Musgrove; 5 Brothers, Troy Carter, Jimmy Carter, Barry Carter, Kermit Carter and Ray Carter; and 2 Sisters, Janell C. Douglas and Olean…