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Mrs. Ella Mae Harper Bryant, age 86, of Douglas passed away early Friday morning, October 7, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Bryant was born September 18, 1930 to the late Jesse Harper and the late Connie Lee Spell Harper. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bryant and her parents Jesse and Connie Spell Harper. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Larry Jack (Glenda) Bryant of Atlanta, GA, Jerry S. (Donna) Bryant and Jessie Wayne Bryant both of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Jean Lipsey of Warner Robins, GA; 6 Grandchildren. 9 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces,…

Lavonda Hurd, age 48, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hurd was born on December 31, 1967, in Albany, GA to Joe Lee Stroud and Janie Jenell Hall Stroud. Survivors include: her husband, Philip Hurd of Douglas, GA; daughter, Grace (Chris) Key of Douglas, GA; two sons, Jonathon McMillan of Douglas, GA and Joseph (Shianna) McMillan of Douglas, GA; stepson, Justin Hurd of Waycross, GA; two grandchildren, Emmalee Key and Mackinley Luke; father and mother, Joe Lee and Jenell Shroud of Douglas, GA; sister, Tara D.…

Mavis Elizabeth Purvis Daniel, age 93, of Willacoochee, GA passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Pruitt Health of Ocilla following an extended illness. Mrs. Daniel was born on March 23, 1923, in Coffee Co., GA to the late Elisha Purvis, Sr. and Elizabeth Nugent Purvis. Survivors include: her two daughters, Patricia (Gene) Stone of Douglas, GA and Shirlene (Rhett) Royal of Wray, GA; son, Charles Larry (Eloise) Daniel of Willacoochee, GA; Dr. and Mrs. H.P. Nair of Douglas, GA; eight grandchildren, Robby (Camille) Guthrie, Patrenice (Ben) West, Darren (Michele) Daniel, Melissa Daniel, Jason (Melanie) Royal, and Charles (Megan)…

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT Every 5th and 6th grade 4-H Club member is encouraged to participate in Cloverleaf Project Achievement this year. What is 4-H Cloverleaf Project Achievement? It is skills for a lifetime. 4‑H’ers pick a project area of interest, research the topic, write a presentation, and then present the presentation to others. While working on your presentation you’ll learn research, organization, time management, and public speaking skills in addition to the knowledge you’ll gain about your presentation topic. As you get older, Project Achievement will include learning and sharing activities during the whole year and keeping a record of your…

Classes at Indian Creek Elementary “adopted” CHS Trojan football players this season to show our support and to let them know we are behind them throughout this 2016-17 season. Because many are former ICE students, they have a special place in our hearts and will always be a part of our Cardinal family. To the entire CHS football team, ICE says, “Go Trojans! We are proud of you!”. – Submitted

Instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have nominated 19 of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 22 technical colleges as well as one Board of Regents college with a technical education division. The Wiregrass 2017 GOAL Nominees are listed with their program areas by county: Ben Hill – Amy Roberson (Business Management– Human…

Joe Ray, age 88, of West Green, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Ray was born on in Lumber City, Georgia on January 3, 1928 to the late Joe S. and Mamie Grindle Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph S. Ray and Mamie Grindle Ray; brother, William (Bill) Ray; and daughter, Linda Ray. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Geraldine Skipper Ray of West Green, Georgia; two daughters, Carol (David) Morgan of West Green, Georgia and JoAnne (late Danny) Lewis of Douglas, Georgia; three grandchildren,…

Mrs.Cynthia Keanon and staff recently shared information with Coffee Middle School students about the importance of having milk as a part of your daily diet. – Submitted

Acting on a recommendation from the state’s Emergency Operations Command in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Nathan Deal has expanded the state of emergency to include 17 additional counties in the southeastern region of Georgia. This brings the total to 30 counties under the emergency declaration, which also warns against price gouging. Deal issued an additional executive order waiving rules and regulations for commercial motor vehicles transporting emergency supplies. “The National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Matthew will include excessive rainfall, strong winds and potential flooding,” Deal said. “Because of this, I’m encouraging a voluntary evacuation for residents in Chatham, Bryan,…