Bill ‘Pa Bill” Morgan, age 83, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Morgan was born on September 18, 1932, in Pearson, GA to the late Willie Morgan and Lessie Smith Morgan. Survivors include: his wife, Wilma “Jackie” Morgan of Douglas, GA; three sons, David (Carol) Morgan, Timmy (Pam) Morgan, and Terry (Tamara) Morgan all of Douglas, GA; daughter, Gail (Wendell) Grantham of Douglas, GA; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a son,…
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For over 40 years, the Okefenokee Heritage Center has been a staple of the South Georgia region and a sanctuary for local artists. Between annual competitions and exhibits showcasing the achievements of people in the South Georgia area, the OHC has helped promote the arts for the community and preserve our history. The Heritage Center’s focus on local history and art through rotating exhibits has made their collection invaluable. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Okefenokee Heritage Center is going gold and opening up their vault to raise money for our local children’s cancer charity. By purchasing historical…
West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for August. These students demonstrated the character trait of responsibility and were rewarded with a certificate and a t-shirt. Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted
Glen Schultz, author of Kingdom Education, will be at First Baptist Church Douglas this Sunday, September 18, to speak on “How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World” in the morning services at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.. He will also lead a session at 2 p.m. for all parents about “A Vision for your Children’s Future.” We are living in perilous times. The threat of terrorist attack is constantly being reported by the news agencies along with the uncertainty of the economy. Discouragement, fear and anxiety are become more and more common throughout society. However, the greatest…
Congratulations to the following Coffee Middle School students who were recently rewarded for their exceptional efforts during the school’s Coke fundraising project: 1st place- Jordan Francis (7C) 2nd place- Zadrion Clay (7D) 3rd place- Alyssa Morris (6D) – Submitted
Mr. Gerald Kenneth Faulkner, age 77, of Nicholls, GA passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Faulkner was born on November 15, 1938, in Ocilla, Georgia to the late Lonnie Faulkner and the late Odessa Harper Faulkner. Survivors include: Daughter, Kathy Lynn Hersey of Nicholls, GA and Son: Mike (Loretta) Faulkner of Nicholls, GA; Sister: Laverne Martin of Douglas, GA. Six Grandchildren: Jackie (Kevin) Jenks of Nicholls, GA; Shantae (Norman) Dockery of Broxton, GA; Casey Hersey of Nicholls, GA; Kandace Hersey of Nicholls, GA; Keegan Curtis (Cassie) Faulkner of Douglas, GA and Kerrigan Elizabeth Davis of…
The City of Douglas and Transwaste are offering a residential Junk Drop-Off Day in September to help citizens get rid of excess trash. The upcoming date will be Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at City Pole Yard, located at Pearl Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. A dumpster will be placed at this location to offer residents a way to dispose of large, non-hazardous items and electronic items at no cost. No one will be available to help unload items, and the city is not responsible for any damages that occur during unloading. No construction material/debris or business/commercial dumping will be…
Miss Martha Elizabeth Lewis, age 60, of Douglas passed away suddenly Friday morning, September 9, 2016, at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born June 12, 1956 to the late Stephen Henry Lewis and the late Ruth Youmans Lewis. Miss Lewis, a native of Thomasville, Georgia, was a former employee of Wal-Mart. She was also preceded in death by a Sister, Mary Anna Lewis. Miss Lewis was a Baptist by Faith. Survivors include: Cousins, Anne Ring of Thomasville, GA, James B. Youmans, Jr. and Neal Youmans, both of Gordon, GA; Several Other Cousins, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral…
Mrs. Johnnie Gillis Lewis, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away Friday afternoon, September 9, 2016, at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Lewis was born December 27, 1930 to the late Henry A. Gillis and the late Opal Vickers Gillis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Edsel Lewis. Survivors include: 3 Daughters, Marcie (Eddie) Huss of Columbia, SC, Elaine Lewis (Rodney Ragsdale) and Donnell (Don) Brooks both of Douglas, GA; 1 Son, Henry Edsel Lewis of Savannah, GA; 4 Grandchildren, Jason Scott Lewis and Elton Brooks both of Douglas, GA, Wesley Huss…
4-H TARGET SPORTS SIGN UP 4-H tries to offer a wide range of target sports programs for 4-H members each year. Programs available include: Archery (4th – 12th grade), 22 Rifle (9th – 12th grade), Air Rifle & Air Pistol (7th – 12th grade), BB Rifle (4th – 8th grade), and Shotgun (7th – 12th grade). Sign up for the Target Sports Programs begins now and will end on Thursday, September 15, at 5 p.m. These programs are dependent on volunteers to organize and run them. If you know of an adult who would like to help with one of…