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Mrs. Mary Joan Thompson, age 75, of West Green, passed away early Thursday morning, August 13, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born January 23, 1940 to the late Patrick Coughlin and the late Nellie Shaffer Coughlin. Mrs. Thompson, a native of Fayette County, West Virginia, was a Seamstress with a local Sewing Factory. She had been a resident of Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center for the past 2 years. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the New Life Christian Worship Center. Survivors include: 1 Son: Patrick (Sherry) Thompson of Douglas, Ga.;2…

Frank Chitty McNab, Jr, 87, passed away on August 16, 2015 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Mr. McNab was born October 19, 1927 in Douglas, GA to the late Frank Chitty McNab, SR and Lucy Vickers McNab. Mr. McNab is survived by his wife: Vicey Thomas McNab of Broxton, GA; four sons: Danny McNab and Patrick McNab both of West Green, GA; Michael McNab and Greg McNab both of Douglas, GA; two daughters: Debra King of Douglas, GA and Elaine Clark of Brownsville, TX; adopted children: Breann Kelly of Lake Waccamaw, NC; Ashley…

Danny Fussell, age 64, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Fussell was born on October 25, 1950, in Waycross, GA to the late Esteen Edith Wright. Mr. Fussell retired from the Police Department after 38 years of service. He was also a security officer at Coffee Regional Medical Center for 28 years. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Fussell of Douglas, GA; daughter, Tammy (Chris) Maze of Douglas, GA; sister, Janice Soles of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Matthew Taylor, Chandler Maze, and Jordan Maze; three great…

Just over a year ago, First National Bank of Coffee County (FNBCC) introduced a new collection of debit cards that would benefit local schools. New and existing customers of FNBCC can now request a School Spirit Check Card featuring one of three Coffee County schools. Each time a customer uses the School Spirit Check Card to make a debit or credit purchase, FNBCC will make a donation back to the school. Recently, the Coffee County School System, Citizens Christian Academy, and the South Georgia College Foundation all received a check from FNBCC as a result of this great program. Each…

The City of Douglas Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The award was presented to Charles Davis, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, at the regular city commission meeting on Monday, August 10. The City of Douglas’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) was judged…

Rachel Morgan Pedigo was the speaker at the Douglas Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Flyin’ Cowboy restaurant. Rachel spoke about her missionary work in Bucharest, Romania and the Bucharest Christian Academy where she teaches. The Kiwanis club members enjoyed and appreciated her talk. – Submitted copy

A free workshop titled “Okefenokee Swamp and South Georgia River Fishing” will be offered by Georgia DNR Fisheries Biologist Bert Deener. The workshop will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.in the Dogwood Room at the Central Square Complex. The Hunter Safety Education Refresher class will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 22, in the Weir Center, located inside Central Square Complex. Participants will need to have completed the online course in order to take the test on this date. For more information on how to take the…

Mrs. Barbara Kirkland Anderson, age 76, of Douglas passed away suddenly Monday morning, August 10, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1938 to the late David Kirkland, Jr. and the late Ann Jane Ricketson Kirkland. She was preceded in death by her husband Ottis “Pops” Anderson. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Mollie Rene Harper, and Marsha Elaine (Michael) Grantham, all of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sons: Timothy David (Melinda) Anderson of Nicholls, Ga., and Donald Ivan (Angela) Anderson of Brunswick, Ga.; 1 Sister: Geneva K. Sears of Willacoochee, Ga.; 8 Grandchildren, 15…

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Tompkins, age 45, of Douglas passed away suddenly Friday, August 7, 2015, at her residence following a short illness. She was born May 21, 1970 to Gary Lee Vanbarriger and the late Mon Jean Crady Vanbarriger. Survivors include: Her Husband: Stephen Tompkins of Douglas, Ga.; 3 Daughters: Ashlee Thomas, Savannah Tompkins, both of Douglas, Ga., and Brittni Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri. Father: Gary Lee Vanbarriger of Middleburg, Florida. 3 Sisters: Michelle Fernandez, and Casey Smith, both of Jacksonville, Florida, and Carly Jo Whitmer of Middleburg, Florida, 2 Brothers: Edward Thomas, and Joe Teston, both of Jacksonville,…