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Mrs. Patricia Gayle Stidham Thurston, age 66, passed away early Monday morning, August 29, 2016, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born January 14, 1950 to the late Ed Harmon Stidham and the late Patricia Lewis Stidham. Mrs. Thurston, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, had lived in the Douglas area for many years. She was an Educator and the Assistant Principal of Satilla Elementary, West Side Elementary, and West Green Elementary Schools. She was also preceded in death by a Brother, Ed Stidham. Survivors include: Her Husband: Harry Thurston, III of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sons: Hunter Thurston…

William Shane King, age 26, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Medical Center in Macon, GA following a brief illness. Mr. King was born on June 20, 1990, in Ocilla, GA to Scott Bennett King and Vickie Jean Bohannon Barnhart. Survivors include: his mother, Vickie Barnhart of Douglas, GA; father, Scottie (Karen) King of Abbeville, GA; sister, Heather Barnhart of Warner Robins, GA; two brothers, Clay Pierce of Cocoa Beach, FL and Jeremy King of Abbeville, GA; maternal grandparents, Earl and Betty Braswell of Douglas, GA; paternal grandparents, Johnny and Nancy King of Rochelle, GA;…

The City of Douglas and Transwaste announced Monday a change in the collection of trash and recycling. Beginning the week of September 12, all trash service will be Monday –Thursday. Residentswho will be affected by no garbage pickup on Fridays will be notified by Transwaste of their new garbage pickup day prior to changes taking place. The new days for those affected residents will be either Tuesdays or Wednesdays. After several months of contamination of the recycling stream and confusion of the A/B pickup schedule, City of Douglas and Transwaste officials hope that going to a four day trash/garbage pickup…

What happens when you mix cotton candy, snow cones, a bouncy house, and pony rides at Indian Creek? The result is one exciting Back to School Bash for parents and students! Parents were also given the opportunity to visit classrooms where they could learn about grade level curricular and behavioral expectations for this school year. Principal, Mrs. Tamara Morgan, and everyone at ICE are looking forward to a wonderful 2016-17 school year! – Submitted

Tammy Alesia Floyd, age 53, of Wray, GA passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Floyd was born on September 18, 1962, in Douglas, GA to Lottie Nell Chaney Russ and the late Kenneth Garland Russ. Survivors include: her mother, Lottie Nell Wooten of Wray, GA; two sons, Kenneth (CeCe) Brigmond of Wray, GA and Michael (Jessica) Brigmond of Smithdale, MS; daughter, Candace Floyd of Douglas, GA; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nephew, Roman Merritt of Wray, GA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Merritt and a great nephew,…

Gary Joey “Bones” Powell, age 57, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center suddenly following an auto accident. Mr. Powell was born on May 10, 1959, in Soperton, GA to Neal Powell and Audrey Meeks Powell. Survivors include: his wife, Rosa M. Powell of Douglas, GA; four daughters, Ann Powell of Perry, GA, April Nicole (Josh) Fowler of Eastman, GA, Ashley Powell of East Dublin, GA, and Amy (Steve) Peterson of Douglas, GA; two sons, Ray (Stacy) Music of Douglas, GA and Kevin (Shonaree) Music of Dallas, GA; parents, Neal and Audrey…

Shirley Jean Youngblood, age 57, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Youngblood was born on August 14, 1959, in Duval County, FL to the late Elton Royal and Mary Nell Silas Royal. Survivors include: her husband, David Youngblood of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Shanna (Michial) Gray of Douglas, GA; son, Justin “Buc” (Christopher) Stokes-Youngblood of Brunswick, GA; four grandchildren, Dillan Gray, Chelsea Gray, Sage Gray, and Austin Gray all of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Kay (David) Cheshire of Homerville, GA, Linda (Jeff) Lindsey of Douglas, GA, and Marcia (Glenn)…

4-H CLUB MEETINGS It is Friday afternoon as I sit here writing this article. Liz, Alyse, and I have just completed meeting with 49 in-school 4-H meetings this week, telling excited new members and returning members about opportunities available to them in 4-H. It’s always exciting to deal with the first timers in 4-H. They have so much excitement shining in their eyes (and five THOUSAND questions). 4-H VOLUNTEERS Our staff would like to let parents know that 4-H is only possible because of our volunteer leaders who help with 4-H activities. We cannot put on a 4-H event without…

Maxie Louise Harper, age 94, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Shady Acres Nursing Home. Ms. Harper was born on December 28, 1921, in Willacoochee, Georgia to the late Raiford Metts and Mattie Metts. Survivors include: Daughter, Judy (George) Kight of Ambrose, GA; Daughter, Peggy (Allen) Jernigan of Douglas, GA; Daughter, Kathryn “Kay” Griffin of Albany , GA; Grandchild, Abby Kight of Broxton, GA; Grandchild, Allen Jernigan, Jr., of Gainesville, GA; Grandchild, Michael Jernigan of Wichita, KS; Grandchild, Loy Addison of Albany, GA; Grandchild, Wesley Griffin of Albany, GA; Grandchild, Paul Griffin of Fitzgerald, GA…

Bobby McGee, age 65, of Glenwood, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Emory Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. McGee was born on October 31, 1950, in Douglas, GA to the late Roy S. McGee and Mary Edna Johnson McGee. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret McGee of Glenwood, GA; two daughters, Samantha (Ron) Wilkinson of Glenwood, GA and Courtney (Josh) Locke of Hiram, GA; son, Roy A. (Marie) McGee of Glenwood, GA; sister, Brenda (Fred) Hall of Jackson, GA; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 6:00…