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William Kenneth “Ken” Miller, age 87 of Guyton, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Candler Hospital. Ken was born to the late Oliver Lafayette Miller and Lannie Davis. Ken was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Charlton Lewis Davis and Sophronia Lewis and his paternal grandparents Oliver “Ollie” Moody Miller and Ocie Annie Bagley. He attended Douglas High School in Douglas, Georgia and received his GED. Ken served his country enlisting in the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen in the Quartermaster Corp and was stationed in Korea and stateside. After…

Mrs. Sue Batten Bordeaux, age 91, of Douglas, Georgia passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Thursday December 21, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Bordeaux was born Wednesday, August 24, 1932 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Alfred Mack Weeks and the late Hazel Smith Weeks. She was a bookkeeper by trade and was employed by Malcolm’s Drug Store for many years. Mrs. Bordeaux was of the Baptist faith and had been an active member of First Baptist Church in Douglas, Georgia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two husbands, Mr.…

Mrs. Raven Cheyanne Sears Garcia, age 34, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Garcia was born Monday, October 23, 1989 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Mr. Michael Kenneth Sears and Mrs. Susan Odum Sears. She was a retailer by trade and operated her own business. Her hobbies included yard sales and thrifting. She also loved traveling with her husband and sons, and had a special fondness for sea turtles and frogs. Mrs. Garcia was of the Baptist faith and attended Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded…

Craig Jewell, age 57, of Douglas, Ga, passed away on Thursday, February 15th,2024, at his residence. He was born on July 28th, 1966, in Douglas, Ga the son of Mr. Merrill Clayson Jewell ad Mrs. Myrna Joan Waldron Jewell. His survivors include: One Son; Braxton (Carrie Ann) Jewell of Douglas, Ga, One Daughter; Maria Joan (Roy) Swann, Seven Grandchildren; Henlee Jewell, Harper Jewell, Hollyn Jewell, Haisley Jewell, Baker Jewell, Josie Swann, Raener Swann, Two Brothers; Rodney Neal Peterson, and Merrill Travis Jewell, along with several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father; Merrill Clayson Jewell, Mother; Myrna…

The owners of a McDuffie County, Ga., tax preparation service have been sentenced to prison for filing dozens of fraudulent tax returns to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in excess IRS refunds for clients. Annie Bailey, 67, of Thomson, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and her son Tremarcus Bailey, 43, also of Thomson, Ga., was to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall also ordered the Baileys to pay…

Mr. J.O. Vickers, age 81 of Douglas, Georgia passed away early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 at Landmark hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Vickers was born on December 7, 1942 to the late Lillie Mae Croft McCall and the late Oliver Waldo (Dub) Vickers. In addition to his parents Mr. Vickers was preceded in death by his grandson, Dillon Michael Collodi. J.O. attended Pembroke University and left college to pursue his professional baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds. His professional career was cut short due to a shoulder injury he incurred during spring training. His love for sports continued throughout…

Trudis Andrews, age 90, of West Green, GA passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Harry Andrews, of 43 years of marriage. Mrs. Andrews was born December 1, 1933 in Douglas, GA to the late Lovette Burch and Elizabeth Burch. Trudis was a cashier with Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation and retired after 23 years. After retirement Trudis loved to fish and she was known for being able to catch fish when no one else could catch them. She was a dedicated member of West Green…

Rev. Gerald Gardner, age 80, of Douglas, Georgia, went to be with our Lord and Savior at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. He was born on October 3rd, 1943 the son of Mr. George Gardner and Mrs. Lena Agnes Strickland. Rev. Gardner pastored at Bushnell Chapel in Ambrose Georgia for many years. He was a blessing to his entire congregation. He was a beloved husband, father and a devout man of God. His Survivors include: His beloved wife; Evaline Cheshire Gardner of Douglas, Ga, Two Sons; Dustin (Desiree) Gardner of Cape Coral, Fl, and Gregg (Renae)…

Kyric Davis had a complete game of 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocked shots as the South Georgia State College Hawks held on to defeat the South Georgia Tech Jets 72-66 Saturday afternoon. The win keeps SGSC (17-6, 8-1) in first place in the GCAA standings with seven regular season games remaining. Lay Davis had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Yannis Woods with 10 points and seven rebounds. The Hawks held the Jets to 44 percent shooting from the field. South Georgia Tech hit only seven three-pointers (29 percent) and…

The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce played host to a jubilant grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 8, 2024, as Dubberly Glass Shop proudly unveiled its new location at 735 Bowens Mill Rd SW, just across Bowens Mill Hwy from its original establishment. Established in 2007, Dubberly Glass Shop has been an integral part of the Douglas-Coffee County community, providing exceptional glass services under the dedicated ownership of Tony and Susan Dubberly. The grand opening ceremony witnessed a remarkable turnout, demonstrating the strong support and appreciation from the local community. The celebration commenced with Chelsea Preston, Member…