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Mr. William John Wilson, age 83, of Douglas, passed away Monday morning, August 1, 2016 at Appling Healthcare System in Baxley, GA following a brief illness. Mr. Wilson was born March 12, 1933 to the late Richard Sampson Wilson and the late Leona Little Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Danny Wilson and a brother Warnie Wilson. Survivors include: 6 Children: Cynthia Purvis of Groveland, FL, Stanley Wilson of Gainesville, FL, Ricky (Jo Ann) Wilson of Nicholls, GA, Carrie Guess of Pearson, GA, Mike (Twyla) Wilson of Liberty, South Carolina, Donna McCurry of Broxton, GA; 1…

Elton Morris, age 68, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Tift Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Morris was born on March 12, 1948, in Douglas, GA to the late William Edgar Morris and Dulice Lillia Jewell Morris. Survivors include: his wife, Eula Joyce Morris of Nicholls, GA; three daughters, Jennifer Paige Miller of Douglas, GA, Georgia Anne (Scott) Harper of Douglas, GA, Jessica Lynne Cauley of Douglas, GA; son, Elton Heath Morris of Douglas, GA; three brothers, Wayne (Michele) Morris of Douglas, GA, Helaman (Debbie) Morris of Douglas, GA and John (Tracie)…

The Department of Driver Services (DDS), located at 348 Thomas Frier Sr. Drive in Douglas, will be closing to the public at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, for renovations. Plans are to reopen on Tuesday, August 9; however, customers should check the DDS website at www.dds.ga.gov to verify that the construction went as planned. In addition, customers should note that Tuesdays are always our busiest day for service. Planning to visit later in the week will ensure optimal service. Typical hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, many driver licensing services…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Ashley Yaunches to our team as the Director of Events and Membership Retention. Ashley recently moved to Douglas with her fiancé, Towler McClellan, who works as an industrial engineer for Southwire. She is originally from The Woodlands, Texas. Ashley recently graduated from the University of Alabama where she received a degree in Restaurant, Hotels, and Meeting Management with an emphasis in Event Planning. “We are very excited to have Ashley join our Chamber team because of the energy and creativity she brings to our organization,” states Andrea Taylor, Chamber President.…

The Coffee County School System will be conducting their first substitute teacher workshop for the new school year on Wednesday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to noon in the auditorium of the Professional Learning Center, 1303 S. Peterson Avenue, adjacent to the Board of Education. If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher, stop by the Board of Education office, beginning Wednesday, July 27, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and pick up an application packet. The school system offers flexible hours, a daily rate of pay, selection of schools and levels, along with opportunities…

Mrs. Shirley Faye Brigmond Smith, age 75, of Douglas passed away early Monday morning, August 1, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born February 9, 1941 to the late Allen Lindsey Brigmond and the late Ruth Carter Brigmond. Survivors include: 4 Sisters: Frances Bennett and Debra Sue Stone both of Douglas, GA Luzene Soles of Claxton, GA Janice Ruth Smith of Willacoochee, GA 1 Brother: Alton Brigmond of Douglas, GA 1 Step Daughter: Anita Smith of the Lax Community 1 Adopted Granddaughter: Mia Bella Stone of Douglas, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives.…

Mr. Clyde Williams, Sr., age 77, of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2016, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Williams was born November 21, 1938 to the late Olin Williams and the late Maggie Gillis Williams. Survivors include: His Wife: Aline Stone Williams of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Clyde (Jamie) Williams, Jr. of Douglas, GA; 1 Brother: D. B. Williams of Sebring, FL; 2 Grandchildren: Ashleigh (Eric) Carter of Alma, GA, Chris (Misty) Willis of Cobb, GA; 7 Great Grandchildren: Alivia Screws , Asher Carter, Erica Carter, Alysa Carter all of Alma, GA, Ana Lynn Willis…

Odis Harper, age 91, of Broxton, GA passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Harper was born on August 28, 1924, in Ambrose, GA to the late Wiley Harper and Sally Spivey Harper. Survivors include: his wife, Nola Lee Harper of Broxton, GA; three sons, Larry Wesley (Joyce) Harper of Ambrose, GA, Verlyn (Debra) Harper of Broxton, GA, and Gree (Dale) Harper of Broxton, GA; seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ivey Harper; and six sisters, Evelyn Purvis,…

Wendel Wright, age 64, of Axson, GA passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Wright was born on March 18, 1952, in Nicholls, GA to the late Ethridge Lock Wright, Sr. and Grace Jones Wright. Survivors include: his wife, Janice Marie Wright of Axson, GA; three daughter, Carol (Rickey) Seitz of Patterson, GA, Wendy (George) Wright of Denton, GA, and Shirley Royals of Pearson, GA; son, Jerry (Joann) Cooper of Axson, GA; two brothers, Ethridge (Sharon) Wright of Douglas, GA and Clarence (Eleanor) Wright of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Judy…

Jimmie Kroeger, age 71, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Kroeger was born on August 12, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Donald Keith Kroeger and Rosa Lee Wright Kroeger. Survivors include: his wife, Gladiz O. Kroeger of Plainfield, NJ; three sons, Don Kroeger of Douglas, GA, James Kroeger of Norwalk, IA, and Mike (Lori) Kroeger of Waterloo, IA; two daughters, Debbie Ansley of Na Port City, IA and Candy (Jason) Johnson of Buckingham, IA; brother, Tony (Diane) Kroeger of Tallahassee, FL; sister, Margaret (Mike) Belk of…