Author: Submitted

Little Master Elijah John Birge, age 21 months, of Ludowici, GA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Master Birge was born on November 8, 2013, in El Paso, TX to Kara Michelle Porter Birge and Daniel Allen Birge. Survivors include: his parents, Kara Michelle and Daniel Allen Birge of Ludowici, GA; grandparents, Tina and Jeff Nichols of Bickley, GA and Barbie and John Eastman of Indianapolis, IN; great grandparents, Lavell and Christine Courson of Bickley, GA and Bennie Taylor of Indianapolis, IN and Huey and Pat Nichols of Douglas, GA; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Service will…

Little Master Kamden Williams, age 0, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Irwin County Hospital. Master Williams was born on August 26, 2015, in Ocilla, GA to Brandon Cole Williams and Daquiri Lynn Griffin. Survivors include: his mother, Daquiri Griffin of Douglas, GA; father, Brandon Cole Williams of Douglas, GA; grandparents, Donna Sue Williams, Torrey Griffin, and Katherine Griffin; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle Church with Rev. Austin Davis officiating. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the…

Students from all levels were recognized during the annual presentation of the school system’s Artwork Calendar during the regular monthly meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education on Aug. 27. Entering its 22nd year of production, the school board recognized those students whose art was selected for display on the 2015-2016 school calendar. Dr. Morris Leis, Superintendent, and Kim Clayton, Director of Personnel and Public Relations, presented each student with a certificate as all students earned the monthly Superintendent’s Award. As a special surprise, Mr. Sonny Lyon from Lyon Management, owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken and Krystal’s, was personally…

Editor’s note: The following is a press release issued by the Coffee County School System Friday, Aug. 28. Douglas Now has not edited the content of the release, with the exception of minor changes to grammar and punctuation. The accuracy of the information presented within this release has not been investigated by this organization. During the monthly school board meeting of the Coffee County Board of Education, several parents of football players voiced their concern to the school board about rumors circulating that several players had contracted a staph infection. With students’ safety a number one priority in all situations,…

West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of August. These students demonstrated the character trait of responsibility and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Our August TRIBE Kids are Jackson Davis, Yaslen Vasquez, Caylee Duque, Danica Edens, Rylee Spivey, Cristo Acevedo, Elora Holton, Adam Rodgers, Jaden Gonzalez, Kayman Perkins, Kirsten Hursey, Alfredo Vazquez, Joanna Alvarado, Maria Saavedra, Nathanial Reynolds, Wade Fussell, Tarah Johnson, Lissette Rivas, Nayeli Acevedo, and Courtney Cobb Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted copy

Mr. Sherley B. Vickers, age 75, of Ambrose passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, at the Haven Hospice Center, in Orange Park, Florida, following a short illness. He was born August 18, 1940 to the late Ira Vickers and Ruby Vickers. Survivors include: His Wife: Aundria Bernell Steel (Andy) Vickers of Ambrose, Ga.; 1 Son: Bernard Vickers of Ambrose, Ga.; 2 Daughters: IraSue Harrell of Pearson, Ga., and Ann Rea Disharoon of Fayetteville, Ga.; His Mother: Ruby V. Vickers of Ambrose,Ga.; Grandchildren: Lee Evans, Michael Harrell, and Trell Walker, all of Douglas, Ga., Nicholas Vickers, Tiffany Bookout, Ashton Jewell, and…

Mr. Fred Thomas, Jr. age 50, of Broxton, GA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Thomas was born on December 2, 1964 in Douglas, GA to the late Fred Thomas, SR and Allie Lee Graham Thomas. Survivors include : his wife, Janet Thomas of Broxton, GA; one son, Jeffery (Sayward) Thomas of Valdosta, GA and one daughter, Ashley (Garrett) McCulloch of Broxton, GA; two grandchildren: Levi McCulloch and Braxton Thomas and one brother: Allen Thomas of Workmore, GA. The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM…

Ameris Bank Market President David Batchelor is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanette Barile to vice president business banker in the Douglas West branch. In this role, Barile will work directly with business owners in the market area to grow business deposits and loans and further develop commercial relationships. “With Jeanette’s extensive experience, we are confident that she will do an excellent job finding the right financial solutions to help our clients succeed,” said Batchelor. “Jeanette has been with Ameris Bank for over 18 years and we are fortunate to have her as a member of our business banking…

Mr. James Robert (Bobby) Joyce, age 76, of Lincolnton, GA passed away Wednesday August 19, 2015 at his residence following a short illness. Survivors include: His Wife: Sylvia Smith Joyce of Lincolnton, GA Aunt: Mrs. Erma Lee Thigpen Nephews: Stacy Joyce, Chuck Smith, Mike Smith, Doug Smith and Drew Wilson Nieces: Vanessa Gill and Lisa Freeman Memorial Services will be held August 23, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at the West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas, GA with Rev. Britt Peavy and Rev. Billy Wilson Officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 P. M. until…