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Mr. Bobby Dewayne Deems, age 56, of Douglas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1959 to the late John L. Deems and Sallie Corbitt Deems. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Jessi (Marshall) Spivey of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Jarred (Jessica) Deems of Athens, GA; 2 Grandchildren: John Paul Spivey and Lucas Spivey both of Douglas, GA; Mother: Sallie Corbitt Deems of Douglas, GA; 2 Brothers: Dinky (Sue) Deems of Nicholls, GA; Johnny (Michelle) Deems of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Sharon (Scotty) Skipper of Marietta, GA; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives.…

Loretta Anderson, age 37, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Anderson was born on April 2, 1978, in Ft. Pierce, FL to the late William Homer Logan and Debra Sue Williams Logan. Survivors include: her husband, Mark Anderson of Nicholls, GA; daughter, Brittany Anderson of Nicholls, GA; two sons, Caleb Anderson of Nicholls, GA and Joe Carver, Jr. of Pearson, GA; five grandchildren, Braylin Harper, Layton Anderson, D.J. Bennett, Emilee Music, and Hannah McElroy; three sisters, Lisa Kirkland of West Green, GA, Latrisha Logan of Douglas, GA…

The City of Douglas encourages all citizens to take all safety precautions when using fireworks. Here are a few safety tips from the National Safety Council: 1. Never allow young children to handle fireworks. 2. Older children should use fireworks only under close adult supervision. 3. Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from onlookers, houses and flammable materials. 4. Light one device at a time; maintain a safe distance after lighting. 5. Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being used. 6. Never ignite devices in a container. 7. Do not try to re-light or…

Rex Matthew Holcomb, age 48, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Emory University Hospital in Decatur, GA following an extended illness. Mr. Holcomb was born on May 27, 1967 in Rome, GA to Reba Rosser Holcomb Howell and the late Franklin Moore Holcomb. Survivors include: two daughters: Rebecca Holcomb of Douglas, GA and Megan Medellin of Forest Park, GA; two sons: Alvin Curt Holcomb and Daniel Thomas Holcomb both of Douglas, GA; Significant other: Vicky Kitchens of Douglas, GA; Grandchildren: Nathan Wooten, Kolt Wooten, Addilynn Holcomb and Ashlynn Holcomb; Mother: Reba Howell and step-father Larry…

Charlie Elton Mobley, age 69, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Mobley was born June 16, 1946, in Ludowici, GA to the late Euford Mobley and Ruby Claire Harrelson Mobley. Survivors include his children: Tina Mobley of Douglas, GA; Julie Mobley (Everett) of Waycross, GA; Sharon (James) Edge of Pearson, GA; Euford Mobley of Douglas, GA; Melinda Mobley (Richard McNab) of Nicholls, GA and Courtney Mobley Sanchez (Joe Passmore) of Olean, NY; Three sisters: Cathy (Dave) Conley of Savannah, GA; Mary Hirschman of Collins, GA; Frankie…

Rev. William Edgar Musgrove, Sr., age 78, of Axson, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was born November 20, 1937 to the late John David Musgrove and the late Lavena Tanner Musgrove. Survivors include: His wife of 61 Years: Eva Dell Morgan Musgrove of Axson, GA; 1 son: William Edgar (Cheryl) Musgrove, Jr. of Nicholls, GA; 1 Daughter Peggy Dale (Keith) Griffin of Ocilla, GA 3 Brothers: Harvey (Sadie) Musgrove of Millwood, GA, Raymond (Bonnie) Musgrove of Axson, GA, Rev. Chester (Myra) Musgrove of Homeland, GA; 1…

Mrs. Pauline Anderson Veal Gieger, age 86, of Douglas passed away Tuesday morning, December 22, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born December 26, 1929 to the late Fisher Anderson and the late Anna Todd Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her late husbands, Clyde Veal and Ledford Gieger, and 1 Grandchild . Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Caroline (Bill) Gieger, and Margaret Tershowski, both of Douglas, Ga. 1 Son: Liddell (Elisa) Veal of Douglas, Ga.; 11 Grandchildren, and Numerous Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Memorial Services will…

Farrar Jeanne Babcock Cottingham died on December 21, 2015, at her home at Oxton Place in Douglas, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Thomas Cottingham Jr. of Douglas, her brother, Dr. Sidney H. Babcock III of Ridgewood, New Jersey, and her sister, Mrs. Charlotte B. Vieaux of Houston, Texas. Farrar is survived by her six children Rev. Bill (and Jana Nichols) Cottingham of Wilmington, North Carolina, Sid (and Sally Cockrill) Cottingham of Douglas, Georgia, Virginia Cottingham of Boulder, Colorado, Dan (and Linda Crocker) Cottingham of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim (and Elizabeth Stanick) Cottingham of Douglas,…

Lewis Melvin Meeks, age 60, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Meeks was born on July 19, 1955, in Douglas, GA to the late Mark Daniel Meeks and Eliza Knowles Meeks. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Walls Meeks of Douglas, GA; daughter, Tammy Meeks of Douglas, GA; son, Johnnie (Ciara Vickers) Meeks of Douglas, GA; grandson, Nicholas Meeks of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Judith Adelle Chandler of Douglas, GA and Connie Walls of Orlando, FL; brother, Mark Meeks of Broxton, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and…