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Billy Harry Cohen, age 55, of Alma, GA passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Cohen was born on April 18, 1961, in Hollywood, FL to Harry Edward Cohen and the late Mattie Lou Crews Cohen. Survivors include: his two daughters, Kristy (Mark) Bagley of Douglas, GA and Ashlyn Cohen of Douglas, GA; father, Harry Cohen of Douglas, GA; brother, John Cohen of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren, Kaylei Bagley, Bradley Bagley, Chet Bagley, and Madelynn Bagley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Cohen and…

Mr. Grady Hareld Snipes, age 73, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Snipes was born on October 22, 1942 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Benny Forest Snipes and Beatrice Rowell Snipes. Mr. Snipes was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Lorraine Waters Snipes. Survivors include His three daughters: Lisa (David K) Lott of Douglas, GA; Tammie Ann Snipes of Nicholls, GA and Tina Snipes of Edisto Island, South Carolina; his son: Eddie Joe Snipes of Douglas, GA.; four brothers: Billy Snipes of…

H. Lee Baldwin, 74, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at his home. He was born in Pearson, Georgia and has lived in Valdosta for the past 36 years.Lee was a very generous man. He was very proud of his daughter and son-in-law, Deepak. He adored his granddaughter, Olivia, and loved hearing about her many adventures. Lee was a charming man who never knew a stranger. He will be greatly missed. Lee is survived by his daughter Susan (Deepak) Kumar of Mobile, AL, sister Ann Watson of Douglas, and a granddaughter Olivia. He is preceded…

Mrs. Elizabeth Suggs Oxford, age 84, of Waycross passed away Saturday evening, July 9, 2016, at the Baptist Village, following an extended illness. She was born April 17, 1932 to the late Lewis Edward “Chirp” Suggs and the late Melia Polly Williams Suggs Mrs. Oxford, a native of Millen, Georgia, was a former Child Care Provider. She was preceded in death by 5 Siblings Mrs. Oxford was a member of the Sand Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 Daughters: Shiryl (Danny) Lewis of Easley, South Carolina. Janice Willis of Columbus, Ga.; 1 Sister: Maybell Wiggins of Millen, Ga.; 1 Brother:…

4-H MEMBERS COMPETE IN STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW Coffee County 4-H Horse Club members recently traveled to Perry to the Georgia Agricenter to compete in the Georgia 4-H State Horse Show. The event offers classes in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western), Ranch Horse (Western), Hunt Seat (English), Saddleseat (English), and Contest Events (Running). The classes are broken up into three age groups: Cloverleaf (4th grade plus 5th and 6th grade students with limited experience), Junior (5th and 6th grade students with demonstrated skills as well as 7th and 8th grade students), and Senior (9th through 12th grade students). A champion…

Prue Kirkland, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Kirkland was born on November 16, 1935, in Lincoln County, NC to the late John Stamey Reynolds and Anna Lawing Reynolds. Survivors include: her husband, Russell D. Kirkland of Douglas, GA; son, Rusty (Peggy) Kirkland of Douglas, GA; daughter, Cheryl Kirkland (Vondal) Mathews of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren, Larissa Davis, Daniel Kirkland, Carrie Redish, and Keith Matthews; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Austin Mullis. The family will receive friends…

Ivey Dennis Cato, Jr., age 81, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Palemon Gaskin Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mr. Cato was born on June 10, 1935, in Douglas, GA to the late Ivey Dennis Cato, Sr. and Rose Ann Dockery Cato. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Elizabeth Sheffield Cato of Broxton, GA; three daughters, Angela Cato Scott, Denise Cato (Walter) Whitiker, and Amy Cato Vell all of Broxton, GA; son, Bruce (Terri) Cato of Hawkinsville, GA; four grandchildren, Neal Whitiker, Marguerite (Matt) Whitehead, Cory Foster, and Charles Bruce Cato; two great-grandchildren, Carli Whitehead…

On Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association District II Swim Meet, the City of Douglas officially named the City Pool in honor of former Parks and Recreation Director Roger Johnson. Johnson’s family was present to witness the prestigious occasion along with city leaders, former co-workers, and hundreds of parents and swimmers of the GRPA District 2. “Roger was dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for everyone in the community and worked tirelessly to keep the City Pool open for everyone to enjoy,” said City Manager Terrell Jacobs. “Without his dedication, we would not have the outstanding…

Dr. Robert Page, vice president for academic affairs at South Georgia State College (SGSC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Charles Smith as assistant professor of management and chair of business. Smith joined SGSC July 1. He will teach and have oversight over the implementation and recruitment for SGSC’s Bachelor of Science in Management degree. Smith has professional and industry expertise in the area of finance and accounting management and extensive business experience in the international market, which includes time in China and Europe negotiating acquisitions and mergers as well as facilitating the building of manufacturing plants. “Dr.…