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Mrs. Mary Alice Maulden Browning, age 78, of Douglas, passed away Monday morning May 18, 2015 at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born July 2, 1936 to the late Carroll Maulden and the late Minnie Lee Purvis Maulden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Edward Browning, 1 son, Billy Ray Browning, 1 Brother, Beach Maulden and 1 Sister, Carolee Newham. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Carol (Tony) Bailey and Jane Browning both of Douglas, GA; 2 Sons: Jim Browning of Atlanta, GA; Donald Browning of Douglas, GA; 4 Grandchildren: Neal…

Kathleen Hatfield, age 82, of Pridgen, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Palemon Gaskin Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Hatfield was born on October 24, 1932, in Pridgen, GA to the late Vernie Kight and Ruby Blount Kight. Survivors include her three daughters, Kathy (Carl) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, Michelle (Leon) Smith of Fitzgerald, GA, and Lisa Littleton of Phenix City, AL; two brothers, Vernie Kight, Jr. and Gene Kight both of Pridgen, GA; four grandchildren, Sabrina (Jeremy) Cox, Veronica (Charles) Smith, Tiffany (Brad) Newman, and Chad Smith; three great grandchildren, Chloe…

West Green Elementary School is proud to announce our 2015 WinShape scholarship winners, Jackson Bounds, Bridgett Hunter, Talyn Rider, Steve Smith, and Ithika Waldron. – Submitted by West Green Elementary School

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Hutto, age 60, of Douglas passed away Friday evening, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born November 20, 1954 to the late Eston Verdayne Hutto and Lucille Nipper Hutto Davis. Mr. Hutto was a Carpenter by trade. He was also preceded in death by a Brother, Glenn Waver Hutto. Survivors include: His Wife: Gloria McElroy Hutto of Douglas, Ga., 2 Daughters: Felicia Ann Sherrod of West Green, Ga. and Kenny “Kenna” Barwick of Douglas, Ga., His Mother: Lucille Davis of Douglas, Ga., 1 Sister: Barbara Crosby of Douglas, Ga., 3 Brothers: Eston “Pap” Hutto,…

Bobby Leverette, age 81, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Leverette was born on July 25, 1933, in Ambrose, GA to the late Felton Griffin Leverette and Jessie Lee Paulk Leverette. Survivors include: his wife, Elise Leverette of Ambrose, GA; two sons, Britt Nicholas (Edy) Leverette of Willacoochee, GA and Felton Clark (Dinah) Leverette of Ambrose, GA; daughter, Bobbie Denise (Dan) Paulk of Ambrose, GA; eleven grandchildren, Brandi Paulk Davis, Alison Paulk, Jessi Brooker, Bobbie Bell “B.B.” Brooker, Farah Leverette (Hugh) Smith, Lisa Lee Leverette (Morgan) Lott, Amy…

Donna Wren Christopher, age 75, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at South Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Christopher was born on October 8, 1940, in Douglas, GA to late Jimmie Andrew Wren and Bonnie Blalock Wren. Survivors include: her two daughters, Carol Christopher of Statesboro, GA and Jennie Wren (Frank) Denmark of Swainsboro, GA; grandson, Christopher Denmark of Swainsboro, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Christopher. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May…

Aubrey McKinnon, age 90, of West Green, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. McKinnon was born on August 15, 1924, in Douglas, GA to the late Jesse Brian McKinnon and Fannie Melvin McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon was a avid farmer in West Green, GA. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglas and Burkett Baptist Church. Survivors include: his two sons, Randy (Janice) McKinnon of West Green, GA and Randall (Vicki) McKinnon of Douglas, GA; daughter, Sabrina (Dennis) Chambers of Lake City, FL; two grandsons, John McKinnon of West…

A Coffee County jury returned guilty verdicts this week against D’Andre Carter, one of three individuals charged with the 2013 murder of Dequavious Reed. Reed was 21-years-old when he was shot twice in the chest at his residence in the City of Douglas on July 11, 2013. The case was cracked open when one witness agreed to speak with Carter while wearing a recording device and obtained full details from him as to how the murder took place. According to the recording, Carter planned the murder and robbery in order to steal money and marijuana from Mr. Reed. Carter encouraged his brother, Claron,…

Mrs. Sara Nell Minix Cumbass, age 78, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1936 to the late Emmitt Minix and the late Mattie Mae Stevens Minix. Survivors Include: Her Husband of 61Years: Owen Cumbass of Douglas, GA., 2 Sons: James Cumbass of Douglas, GA., Daryl (Judy) Cumbass of Pearson, GA., 1 Sister: Betty Russell Frier of Douglas, GA., 1 Daughter-In-Law and Caregiver: Marsha Cumbass of Douglas, GA., 1 Grandson: Michael (Holly) Cumbass of Douglas, GA., 2 Great Grandchildren: Chasity Cumbass and Adalynn Cumbass both of Douglas,…