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Evelyn Purvis, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Purvis was born on November 20, 1932, in Douglas, GA to the late Wiley Harper and Sally Spivey Harper. Survivors include: her husband, Elisha Purvis of Douglas, GA; son, Wade (Carol) Purvis of Douglas, GA; brother, Otis (Nola) Harper of Broxton, GA; two grandchildren, Kimberly Elisa (Kyle) Stevens of Douglas, GA and Kayla Elana Purvis of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00…

The Douglas Lions Club recently presented a generous donation to the Coffee County 4-H Shotgun Team in order to help finance their trip to the National 4-H Shotgun Match. The match will be held during the week of June 27 – July 1 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Pictured above, left to right, are Coach Richard Grantham, County 4-H Agent Kevin Tatum, Jordan Davis, Lance Ricketson, Blake Tanner, Brice Grantham, Coach Clay Thomas, and Lions Club President Philip Smith. – Submitted

Mrs. Agnes Arphelia Sapp Dennison, age 84, of Douglas passed away early Monday morning, June 20, 2016 at the Irwin County Hospital following an extended illness. She was born February 10, 1932 to the late William Sapp and the late Clydie Richardson Sapp. Survivors include: 4 Children, Talmadge William “Billy” Dennison of Tifton, GA, Shirley Juanita Mercer and Timothy Allen Dennison both of Douglas, GA, Terry Wayne Dennison of Willacoochee, GA; 1 Sister, Laura Jane Powell of Douglas, GA; 10 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at…

Mrs. Mavis Lott McKinnon, age 87, of Pearson passed away Monday afternoon at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born April 30, 1929 to the late Walter Lott and the late Mamie Graves Lott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward McKinnon, and 5 Brothers, Walter Lott, Macom Lott, Rufus Lott, Leaston Lott, Winfred Lott and Otis Lott and 1 Grandson: Bruce Taylor. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Carolyn (Al) Taylor of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Edward Wayne (Donna) McKinnon of Willacoochee, GA; 2 Sisters: Lillian (Orville) Carver of Douglas, GA, Lois Tucker…

Nora Music, age 85, of Hazlehurst, GA formerly of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Jeff Davis Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Music was born on December 21, 1930, in Douglas, GA to the late Quincey Purvis and Louise Taylor Purvis. Survivors include: her daughter, Nora Davis of Hazlehurst, GA; three sons, Ronald Music of Willacoochee, GA, Donald Music of Jasper, FL, and Sammy Music of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Clyde Purvis of Douglas, GA and Easton Purvis of California; sister, Olie Purvis of Douglas, GA; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.…

Pennie Pearl Morgan, age 76, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System. Mrs. Morgan was born on September 22, 1939, in Nicholls, GA to the late Marvin Pat Smith and Etha Mae Teston Smith. Survivors include: her three daughters, Theresa Carter of Lompoc, CA, Pattie Wright of Nicholls, GA, and Traci Locklear of Lumberton, NC; five grandchildren, Morgan (Jason) McNabb, Bonnie (Nathan) Poole, Hannah Wright, Kimberly Wright, Savannah (Brent) Chavis; six great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Adams and Mag (Gordon) Lewis; two brothers-in-law, George (Hazel) Morgan and Harley Gillespie; several nieces and…

The South Georgia State College (SGSC) athletic program has had a notable year. All of the teams qualified for postseason competition, with men’s and women’s swimming competing in their national tournament and finishing second among the best in the country. SGSC celebrates the accomplishments of its students during athletic play and in the classroom. The emphasis on making academics a top priority is reflected in the achievements of these student athletes. Four SGSC athletic teams (women’s swimming, women’s cross country, women’s soccer, and softball) have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s list of All-Academic Teams. To qualify…

Angela Adams, age 60, of Montgomery, AL passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Jackson Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Adams was born on July 31, 1955, in Norfolk, VA to the late Sterling Van Horn and Statha Sawyer Van Horn. Survivors include: her husband, Peter John Adams of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Melissa Adams Rowell of Nicholls, GA; two sons, Matthew Adams of Nicholls, GA and Mark (Kelsey) Adams of Nicholls, GA; two brothers, Buddy Van Horn of Greenville, NC and Gregory Van Horn of Elizabeth City, NC; sister, Connie Ballance of Elizabeth City, NC; four grandchildren, Sawyer…

Mr. Herman Ashley Walls, age 68, of Douglas passed away Thursday afternoon, June 16, 2016, at the Memorial Health Center in Savannah, following an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1947 to the late Herman Melton Walls and the late Mary Ann Downing Walls. Survivors include: His Wife, Linda Kay King Walls of Douglas, GA; Son, David Ashley Walls of Waycross, GA; Daughters, Donna (Chris) Register of Waycross, GA and DeAnna (David) Montgomery of Martinsville, Indiana; Sister, Lynda Ann (Don) McMillan of Douglas, GA; Grandchildren, Kristina (Carl) Wilson and Haley (Josh) Burnam, all of Nicholls, GA, Tori (Andrew) Harper…

BUSY WEEKEND Coffee County 4-H members have a busy weekend ahead of them at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Two of our 4-H members will be competing in the State 4-H Congress Cooking Competitions. At DPA in January, Ruthie Day and Abby Hamilton earned the opportunity to attend State 4-H Congress in Atlanta in late July in foods projects that involve cooking. Since we don’t have the resources to do the cooking at the State Congress event, the cooking events are held each year on the opening day of State 4-H Council at Rock Eagle. Ruthie is in the Festive…