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Mr. Tommy Edward Benefield, age 54, of West Green passed away early Saturday morning, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, GA following a extended illness. He was born April 3, 1960 to the late Thomas Benefield and the late Emma Elizabeth Cooper Benefield. Survivors include: 3 Daughters: Brandy (John) Strickland of Blackshear, GA, Kristy (Travis) Robinson of Broxton, GA, Tiffany Benefield of Douglas, GA, 1 Son: Thomas Benefield of Douglas, GA, 2 Sisters: Pat (Ronnie) Hester of Douglas, GA, Linda (Glen) Smith of West Green, GA, 1 Brother: Billy Benefield of West Green, GA, 11 Grandchildren: Tyler Cothren,…

Mrs. Nancy Carole Wooten Auger, age 65, of Douglas passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 25, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born August 17, 1950 to the late Joel Bryant “Joe” Wooten and Bertie Mae Miller Wooten. Survivors include: 2 Sons: William Jerry (Casey) Auger of Nicholls, Ga., Joel Bryant (Amelia) Auger of Broxton, Ga.; Her Mother: Bertie Mae Miller Wooten of Douglas, Ga.; 1 Sister: Elaine (Jim) Fox of Douglas, Ga.; 4 Grandchildren: Emma Grace Auger, William Bryant Auger, both of Broxton, Ga., and Carissa Auger and Jerrie Nicole Auger, both of…

Moses Alton Denton, Jr., age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Denton was born on September 29, 1934, in Broxton, GA to the late Moses Alton Denton, Sr and Annie Belle Baker Denton. Survivors include: his wife, Jimmie Sue Harper Denton of Douglas, GA; daughter, Terri Dockery of Broxton, GA; two stepdaughters, Dee Dee Harper of Douglas, GA and Pennie Sue Harper of Douglas, GA; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 6:00 to…

Maye Belle Vining, age 81, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Vining was born on June 22, 1934, in Tallahassee, FL to the late Eugene Minshew and Martha Lee Griffis Minshew. Survivors include: her five daughters, Maxine Grantham of Douglas, GA, Delorise Pittman of Nicholls, GA, Donna Merritt of Broxton, GA, Elma Solomon of Rhine, GA and Alma Soles of Willacoochee, GA; son, Carl Pittman of Nicholls, GA; three brothers, Eugene Minshew of Macclenny, FL, Charlie Minshew of Pridgen, GA and Arthur Minshew of Pridgen, GA;…

James Pearson Johnson, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was born on April 30, 1930, in Brunswick, GA to the late James McCarthy Johnson and Birdie Lee Sweat Johnson Buie. Survivors include: his two sons, John (Lisa) Johnson of Waycross, GA and Jimmy Lee (Mary) Johnson of Alma, GA; half brother, Edgar Johnson of Amelia Island, FL; four grandchildren, Ashleigh Johnson, Beanna Johnson, Jessica Johnson and Jennifer Johnson; two great grandchildren, Ashton Adams and Landon Harper; several nieces and nephews; and special friend,…

The turkey is history and Black Friday is well done. Now it’s time to do something fun with your little ones. The 3rd Annual Santa’s North Pole Plaza opens this coming Saturday at Atkinson Plaza (across from the courthouse) in beautiful downtown Douglas. The gate opens at 11 a.m., and eight different stations with crafts await little hands this year. There will be cookies and hot chocolate with Mrs. Claus, they can visit with Elsa and Anna, The Grinch, Max, and Cindy Lou Who, and Thing 1 and Thing 2, and finally they can tell Santa just what is on…

Rose Marie Klinger, age 78, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Klinger was born on October 22, 1937, in Chicago, IL to the late Leo Harry Iwinski and Rose Lenski Iwinski. Survivors include: her son, Mark (LeAnn) Klinger of Neptune Beach, FL; three daughters, Cheryl Davis, Karen (Freddie) Wilkerson of Fleming Island, FL and Mary Ann Parker; nine grandchildren, Bill Saunders, Hannah Parker, Amanda Trotter, Mackenzie Wilkerson, Ryan Davis, Kate Wilkerson, Emily Davis, Bella Wilkerson, and Nick Wilkerson; four great grandchildren, Mally Saunders, Addison Nipper, Will Saunders,…

Lola Smith, age 85, of Broxton, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Smith was born on August 18, 1930, in Milan, GA to the late Calvin Yawn and Annie Dowdy Yawn. Survivors include: her daughter, Judy (Elzie) Graham of Broxton, GA; three sons, Roy (Betty) Smith of Nicholls, GA, Milton (Jenny) Smith of Reidsville, GA and Jamie (Lynne) Smith of Broxton, GA; sister, Mary Gray of Hartwell, GA; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her…

Maria Reyes Corona-Sanchez, age 80, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Sanchez was born on January 6, 1935, in A Paso De Alto, Mexico to the late Jesus Corona and Guadalupe Perez Corona. Survivors include: her five sons, Juan Sanchez-Corona, Gregorio Sanchez-Corona, Martin Sanchez-Corona, Miguel Sanchez-Corona, Marcelion Sanchez-Corona; five daughters, Yolanda Rodriguez-Sanchez, Margarita Sanchez-Corona, Laura Sanchez-Corona, Maria del Carmen Sanchez, Josefina Sanchez-Corona; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonardo Sanchez. Visitation will be held on Thursday,…

Satilla Regional Library will be holding the following programs during the month of December for children and teens. For more information about upcoming children and teen programs, call Julie Macomber, Children’s and Young Adult Librarian, at (912) 384-4667 ext. 222 or visit our website, www.srlsys.org. Holiday Closings Satilla Regional Library will be closed Thursday, December 24 throughSaturday, December 26, 2015 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Board Games, Cards, and Puzzles for Children and Teens All branches include an assortment of board games, cards, and puzzles that can be played at any time. Come…