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The yearly bowling party for the youth of the Hahira Sheriff’s Youth Home was held Sunday, December 20, at the Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’ center in Douglas. Twenty-six youth and six adults from the home enjoyed the event, which was sponsored by the Douglas Kiwanis Club and the Citizens Christian Academy (CCA) Key Club. Sheriff and Mrs. Doyle Wooten and Robert and Sara Tift also donated toward the event. Sixteen personnel from the Kiwanis Club, CCA Key Club, and the Boys and Girls Club of Douglas helped with the event. Funds raised by the CCA Key Club in the amount of…

Ms. Ollie Mae Andrews, age 79, of Douglas, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, December 20, 2015 at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA following an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1936 to the late Peach Stapleton and the late Ida Holton Stapleton. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Meloni (Dale) Burkett of Douglas, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Chris Burkett, Justin Burkett, Derrick Davis, and Chandler Davis all of Douglas, GA, Eric Davis of Alabama 12 Great Grandchildren; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Other Relatives. Graveside Services and Interment will be held, Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 2:00 P.M., at the…

Mr. Dennis Herman Rollins, Sr., age 89, of Douglas passed away Sunday afternoon, December 20, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Rollins was born November 11, 1926 to the late Thomas Herman Rollins and Olla Harper Rollins Campbell. Survivors include: His Wife: Reva Mae Hendley Rollins of Douglas, GA; 1 Son: Dennis H. (Ginger) Rollins, Jr. Blackshear, GA; 1 Daughter: Lindsay (Justin) Chambers of Beaufort, SC; 3 Step-Daughters: June Smith of Broxton, GA, Melissa Carter of Valdosta, GA, Joey Broodwater of Valdosta, GA; 2 Grandsons: Brent Hopkins of Waycross, GA, Clayton Chambers of Beaufort, SC; 2 Granddaughters: Sutton Rollins of Blackshear,…

Mr. Michael Brannen Jowers, age 38, of Ambrose passed away suddenly at his home, Saturday evening, December 19, 2015. He was born October 15, 1977 in Douglas, GA to Mickey Jowers and Jenny Royal Jowers. Mr. Jowers, a native of Coffee County, was a Brick and Stone Mason by trade. He was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Milton Eugene Royal and a paternal grandfather, Newton “Newt” Jowers, a paternal grandmother, Bura Carver Jowers and one uncle, Terry Don Royal. Mr. Jowers attended the Wray Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife: Tonya Underhill Jowers of Ambrose, GA; 1…

The George Washington Carver Freshman Campus Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently collected bingo items for Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Home. The FCA leadership team organized the collection of the items, which were then delivered to Shady Acres. – Submitted

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of January for children and teens. Come and join the fun at Satilla Regional Library! For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222. Holiday Closings Satilla Regional Library will be closed Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year’s Day and Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Board Games, Cards, and Puzzles for Children and Teens All branches include an assortment of board games, cards, and puzzles that…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the months of November and December. These students demonstrated the character traits of respect and compassion and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Way to go, West Green Warriors! TRIBE Kids – November Hallie Anderson, Danny Nunez, Kramer Bailey, Baby Griffin, Keirsten Adams, Leighton Leavens, Gino Hernandez, Will Day, Hailey Mullinix, Jarom Waldron, Ithika Waldron, Gabriela Ramos, Kerianna Bise, Natlie Covington, Maddi Knight, Cruz Gomez, Derek Marschal, Brant Lott, Morgan Adams, and Victor Espinoza. TRIBE Kids – December Madison Rogers, Kalli…

Phyllis Haggard, age 66, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Haggard was born on December 3, 1949, in Birmingham, AL to Juanita McCown Hicks and the late Malta Manuel Hicks. Survivors include: her husband: Bobby Haggard of Douglas, GA; daughter: April (Pat) Doherty of Douglas, GA; two sons: Eric (Kimberly) Haggard of Covington, GA and Adam (Michelle) Haggard of Smyrna, GA; stepdaughter: Alex Crips of Douglas, GA; mother: Juanita Hicks of Alabama; two sisters: Janice (Tommy) Burchfield and Susan (Bruce) Shores both Oak Grove, AL; two brothers: Joseph…

Robert Sayer, age 80, of Wray, GA passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Dorminy Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Sayer was born on August 5, 1935, in Douglas, GA to James Bynum Sayer and Annie Carver Sayer. Survivors include: his daughter: Rose (Carlton) Dorminey of Ambrose, GA; brother: Jimmy Sayer of Ambrose, GA; two sisters: Louise S. Dowling of Douglas, GA and Elrea S. McDonald of Fitzgerald, GA; four: grandchildren, Jeremy (Lindsey) Dorminey, Joshua (Amber) Dorminey, Jacob Sayer and Elijah Sayer all of Ambrose, GA; seven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded…

Bobby Davis, age 61, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born on June 18, 1954, in Douglas, GA to the late Samuel Davis and Mildred Minix Davis. Survivors include: his wife, Lee Ann Stone Davis of Douglas, GA; two sons, Joseph Schrock of Douglas, GA and Zeke Buttz of Albany, GA; two grandchildren, Lynnsey Vickers of Texas and Liam Vickers of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be…