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Mrs. Cindy Marie Moncus Stewart, age 58, of Broxton passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at her residence, following a short illness. She was born January 15, 1958 to the late William Fred Moncus and the late Mary Charlotte Prickett Moncus. Survivors include:Her Husband, Keith Sidney Stewart of Broxton, Ga. 2 Sons: Brian Keith (Miranda) Stewart of Alabaster, Alabama, and Matthew Wade (Raime) Stewart of Pembroke, Ga. 1 Brother: Jerry Lamar Moncus of Ashville, North Carolina. 1 Sister: Linda Dianne M. (Michael) Hunter of Alexander City, Alabama. 4 Grandchildren: Ashton Steward of Roanoke, Alabama. Tyler Stewart and Aubrianna Stewart, both…

Paul V. McGlynn, III, age 37, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. McGlynn was born on September 1, 1978, in Philippi, WV to Paul Vincent McGlynn, Jr., and Regina Bigowsky McGlynn. Survivors include: his daughter, Isabella Faith McGlynn of Louisiana; father, Dr. Paul McGlynn of Douglas, GA; mother, Regina McGlynn of Douglas, GA; brother, Patrick McGlynn of Douglas, GA. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church with Father Paul O’Connell officiating. Sims Funeral Home is…

Johnny James Dale, age 28, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, following an auto accident. Mr. Dale was born on May 20, 1988, in Gainesville, FL to Johnny R. Dale and Marilyn McFarland. Survivors include: his wife, Nichole Hersey Dale of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Braylee Hersey of Nicholls, GA; father, Johnny R. Dale of Douglas, GA; mother, Marilyn McFarland of Lake City, FL; brother, Jesse Dale of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Alyssa Dale of Douglas, GA and Taylor Mills of Lake City, FL; maternal grandparents, James and Donna McFarland of Lake City, FL; several nieces, nephews,…

Kayla Tatum was recognized as this year’s CHS recipient of the Christian Leadership Award during the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. A check for the 4-H summer camp scholarships was also presented to Kevin Tatum. Steve Young, Director of the Douglas Parks and Recreation Department, was the speaker for the night. He spoke about the youth sports programs and new initiatives to include special needs kids and seniors. It was an enjoyable evening for all those in attendance. Steve Young and Duane Carr – Submitted

Mr. James Earl Strickland, age 75, of Douglas passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2016, at the Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 12, 1941 to the late Carlton Edward Strickland and the late Sarah Jane Kight Strickland. Mr. Strickland, a native of Waycross, Ga., worked as a Sewing Machine Mechanic with Spectrum Industries for many years until it closed. At that time he was a Truck Driver for some few years. Mr. Strickland was a Baptist by Faith. Survivors include, His Wife, Rena Harris Strickland of Douglas, Ga., 2 Sons, Tony…

Ms. Maxine White McCauley, age 82, of Broxton passed away peacefully at home, Saturday evening, June 11, 2016, with family members present. She was born September 22, 1933 to the late J. T. White and the late Millberry Jones White. Mrs. McCauley, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She had been a resident of Broxton for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey McCauley, and a grandson, Mark Johnson. Mrs. McCauley was a member of the Broxton Baptist Church. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Janice Johnson of Broxton, Ga. 1 Son: Harvey McCauley, Jr. of…

Satilla Regional Library System welcomed storyteller Ms. Pat Nease to the Douglas-Coffee County & Pearson Public Libraries on Wednesday. Ms. Nease held a fun storytelling performance that encouraged movement, character portrayal, call and respond, sound effects, and songs. Some of the stories included The Billy Goat Rap, The Old Woman and her Pig, The Girl and the Geese, Abiyoyo, and many other fun stories. There was audience participation and lots of laughter, with a pizza party immediately following each performance. Everyone had a great time! The next Summer Reading Program performance will be The Center for Wildlife Education, which will…

J&D Cafe in Douglas has been awarded the 2016/2017 “100 Plates Locals Love” distinction by Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism division (GDEcD). Georgia Tourism’s second annual list of “100 Plates Locals Love” is featured in the state’s culinary guide, Georgia Eats. “Georgia’s cities, towns and backroads are filled with authentic restaurants and culinary specialties that visitors love to experience when they travel,” said Kevin Langston, deputy commissioner for tourism at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “The list of ‘100 Plates Locals Love’ is our way of providing visitors and locals with suggestions, the same way we would recommend…

School is out, the weather is hot, and the City of Douglas Police Department and Fire Departments want to urge citizens to practice water safety. Swimming is a popular summer activity, and drowning can happen quickly and suddenly. “Anyone watching children who are in or around water must understand that drowning can happen without notice,” says Chief Gary Casteloes. “Constant supervision of children should be maintained anytime around water.” Citizens should understand the risks of water activities. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Drowning can happen in less than…