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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.…

Catalino C. Lopez, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lopez was born on February 13, 1931, in Wilcox, AZ to the late Macario Lopez and Emilia Cruz. Survivors include: his six daughters, Lucia Lopez, Emelia Riveria, Catalina Santoyo, Laura Lopez, America Osornio all of Douglas, GA, and Maria Zamora of Winter Haven, FL; three sons, Catalino Lopez, Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Jose Lopez of Honolulu, HI and Enrique Lopez of Winter Haven, FL; brother, Jose Mercedes Lopez of Wahenta, FL; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and…

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Andrea Taylor, President of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at The University of Georgia in Athens. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success…

Frank Addington, Jr., a.k.a. “The Aspirin Buster,” has been wowing audiences with his unique brand of exciting bow and arrow archery across the United States. Addington’s accuracy with a Hoyt recurve bow will amaze audiences as he spreads his message about families spending time outdoors together. Multiple targets and objects, as small as a baby aspirin or three baby aspirin, will be shot with his Hoyt recurve bow behind his back. “The Aspirin Buster Archery Show will bring an exciting new show to our event with a great message and Addington’s unique brand of ‘bow and arrow razzle-dazzle’,” says Georgia…

Mrs. Josie Elizabeth Buchan Moses, age 80, of Rochelle, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2016, at the Plemon-Gaskin Nursing Home in Ocilla, Georgia following an extended illness. She was born April 8, 1936 to the late Tim Buchan and the late Florene Tindol Buchan. Mrs. Moses, a native of Coffee County, was a former Quality Control Inspector with Tecumseh. She was preceded in death by 1 Son, Tim Hiebert, 3 Sisters, Bernadine Tucker, Recey Doe, and Nelline Buchan, 3 Brothers, J. M. Buchan, Johnny Buchan, and Allen Buchan. Mrs. Moses was a member of the Reedy Branch Baptist…

John D. “Dan” Bullard, age 89, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Bullard was born on August 29, 1926, in Axson, GA to the late Robert Lee Bullard and Anna Mae Brooker Bullard. Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Louise Mancil Bullard of Douglas, GA; daughter, Pamela Kay (Kim) Hartnett of Boise, ID; five grandchildren, Nathan (Julianne) Steineckert of Cedar City, UT, Hayley (J.D.) Cochran of College Station, TX, Lindsey (Steven) Smith of Idaho Falls, ID, Ashley Steineckert of Salt Lake City, UT, and Joshua Steineckert of…

The Southern Elite 13U baseball team completed a tremendous spring season in which they won five championships and earned a runner-up finish in another. Southern Elite finished the spring season with an overall record of 30-5-1 and, as of July 5, were ranked by USSSA as the #2 AAA team in the state of Georgia and the #6 AAA team in the nation. Four of Southern Elite’s losses and their one tie came against Major level teams. However, they also beat four Major level teams to finish with an overall record of 4-4-1 in the highest classification. Their most notable…