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Mrs. Helen Ruth Jackson Jordan, age 72, of Pearson, passed away late Wednesday evening, January 20, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Survivors include: Her Husband: Anastasio Olivares of Pearson, GA; 2 Sons: Billy Jordan of Douglas, GA, Timmy Jordan of Axson, GA; 1 Daughter: Shelia Arnold of Cleveland, TN; 3 Sisters: Patricia Batten of Pearson, GA,Barbara Myers of Dalton, GA, Linda Jackson of Ambrose, GA; A number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel…

Harry Dockery, age 85, of Broxton, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Dockery was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 1930 to the late John B. Dockery, Sr. and Rebecca Lott Dockery of Broxton. Survivors include his beloved wife, Shirley, with whom he recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and who he often said marrying was his greatest accomplishment; his loving children, Richard (Darlene) of Westland, Michigan; Sherry (Edward Frederick) of Brownstown, Michigan and Ronnie (Amy) of Broxton; three adored grandchildren, Dennis, Lynn (Jason) Hubenschmidt and Emily;…

Each nine weeks, students have the opportunity to win an iPod based on their character, improvement, and academics. Teachers from each grade level and connections submit names for each category. One winner for each category/grade level is drawn to receive an iPod in appreciation of their efforts. These incentives are in place to encourage students to put forth their best efforts each day. Congratulations to all students who had your name submitted. A special congratulations to the iPod winners! Keep up the good work. The winners for the second nine weeks for character, most improved, and academics are 6th Grade: …

Ambrose Elementary School held its annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 21. The top three spellers will represent Ambrose at the County Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 4. We would like to congratulate our winners: Gracelyn Day (1st Place), Harley Lott (2nd Place), Jenna Smith (3rd Place), and Peyton Moore (Alternate). We at Ambrose Elementary are super proud of all the participants this year! – Submitted

Congratulations to Yermison Carrillo, who is West Green Elementary’s iPod winner for having perfect attendance for the second nine weeks. Mrs. Hannah’s Pre-K class at West Green also recentlyl read Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. In the story, a bunny imagines that his box is other things such as a space ship, a mountain, a race car, and a hot air balloon. The students were encouraged to make a box into something and share it with the class. They did an amazing job! – Submitted

Dollie Smith, 81, of Willacoochee, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ms. Smith was born on October 31, 1923, in Dublin, GA to the late Willie Hester and Bernice Spivey Hester Hatfield. Survivors include: her son, Roy Smith of Douglas, GA; three daughters, Geraldine Hand, Jeanette Trowell, and Doris Lott all of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Lillian Hamilton of Florida, Lillie Mae Hatfield of New Orleans, LA and Maybell Smith of Smyrna, GA; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in…

Mary Laudis Peterson, 80, of Blackshear , GA formally of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. The daughter of the late John Kermit Monk and Miriam Tanner Monk, she was born on June 9, 1935, in Coffee County, GA. Survivors include: her son, Kevin (Christy) Peterson of Blackshear, GA; two grandson, Blake Peterson and Chance Shuman; two granddaughters, Peris D. (John) May and Caitlyn Shuman; great grandson, Easton May; great granddaughter, Carley May; sister, Glenda (Franklin) Mathews of Goose Creek, SC; special friend, Wendell Hutcheson; niece,…

Emma Johnson, Glynn Academy Key Club President and Georgia Key Club District Project Chair, was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Emma spoke about her longtime connection with Kiwanis thru her parents and grandparents, and she also explained what Key Clubs do and how they are found in many countries worldwide. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted

Nothing can compare to a mother’s love and, on January 19, some of our very own Coffee Middle School Trojans honored that statement. Sedrick Williams and Adrian Wilkerson honored their mothers at their last home game for their mothers’ fight and determination. Sedrick Williams’s mother, Moneriah Sams, has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. There is currently no cure and, Sedrick says he is “balling for a cure” because one day he would like a cure to be found in honor of his mom. He states, “I just want her to know I love her.” Adrian Wilkerson’s mother, Tonya Wilkerson,…

Eastside Elementary School held an amazing Reading Detective Family Night on Thursday, January 14. Hundreds of Eagles and family members were present for an evening of mysteries and intrigue. Students became official Reading Detectives after participating in each of the events. A good time was had by all that attended! Congratulations to Brax Carson and Brett Lindsey for making the closest estimate for our Mystery Jar at Eastside Elementary School’s Reading Detective Night! Students won the candy jars, as well as Scrabble Jr., and a book Twenty- three other students were the winners of a book after solving the…