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The City of Douglas and Coffee County Historical Society invite the public to attend the centennial celebration and ribbon cutting of the Douglas Visitor Information Center, which is also known as the Ashley-Slater House. This historic house on Gaskin Avenue is now home to the Douglas Visitor Information Center, Public Information Department, and Main Street. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday, December 11, at 10 a.m. Tours of the home will be conducted by the Coffee County Historical Society later that evening from 5 to 7 p.m. As a part of the centennial celebration, the week of December…

Myrna C. Parker, age 76, of Douglas, GA passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Miss. Parker was born on March 8, 1938, in Douglas, GA to the late Clifton Calvin Parker and Altha Belle Carroll Parker. Survivors include: her sister, Rae Carol (Fred) Kitchens of Savannah, GA and a niece, Stephanie (Scott) Bobbitt of Asheville, NC. Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Douglas City Cemetery with Rev. Shep Johnson officiating. Active Pallbearers are: Young Deacons of First Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers are: Older Deacons…

Joseph Daniel Arnold, age 23, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Arnold was born on March 7, 1991, in Douglas, GA to Katie Joyce Harrell. Survivors include: his mother, Katie Arnold of Douglas, GA; three sisters, Kelly Taylor of Douglas, GA, Hannah Harrell of Brunswick, GA, and Dawn Phillips of Douglas, GA; four brothers, James Metts of Douglas, GA, Jeremy Metts of Douglas, GA, Shannon Smith of St. George, GA, and Zenas Smith of Catersville, GA, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Arnold. Visitation will…

Westside hosted a retired teachers luncheon on November 20. Ms. Gaskins’ and Ms. Thompson’s kindergarten students provided entertainment that was followed by a wonderful meal. Special thanks to all retired educators who attended the luncheon. We appreciate your years of service to Coffee County Schools! -Submitted by Westside Elementary School

Nicole Torpea, age 22, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Miss. Torpea was born on January 12, 1992, in St. Louis, MO to Michael Anthony Torpea and Toni Marie Pratto Kibler. Survivors include: her parents, Michael Torpea and Toni Kibler both of Douglas, GA; brother, Michael Patrick Torpea of Douglas, GA; two sisters, Jennifer Goodwin of Metter, GA and Lissa Kibler of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandparents, Barbara Thomason of Ofallon, MO; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held…

Marie Carter, 77, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Bacon County Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Carter was born on April 18, 1937, in Douglas, GA to the late Marvin Lott and Lucreasie Lankford. Survivors include: two daughters: Christi Garcia of Douglas, GA and Deborah Marie Ravenell of Douglas, GA; grandson: Eddie Garcia of Douglas, GA; brother: Cleon Lott of Douglas, GA; sister: Martha Ann Brown of Manor, GA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Hugh Dorsey Carter, a daughter: Terry Lynn Daggan, granddaughter: Maria Christine Carter,…

Mrs. Annie Lou Kinnett Hulett Pittman, age 78, of Wray, GA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Coffee Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Pittman was born on April 15, 1936 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Charles Howard Kinnett and Onita Grimes Kinnett. Mrs. Pittman is survived by one brother, Jerry Kinnett of Fitzgeald, GA , Numerous nieces and nephews.and other relatives. Preceded in death by her first Husband, Roosevelt Hulett, her second husband Jim Pittman; two sisters: Mary Harrell Merritt and Sarah Louise Trulove; three brothers: Cecil Paul Kinnett, Joe Daniel…

Mrs. Mary Della Kinnett Harrell Merritt, age 73, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Coffee Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Merritt was born December 30, 1940 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Charles Howard Kinnett and Onita Grimes Kinnett. Mrs. Merritt is survived by her sons: Jerome (Vickie) Harrell of Ambrose, GA; and Wayne (Tina) Harrell of Ambrose, GA, two step-sons: Michael (Gail) Merritt of Douglas, GA and Walter Lamar (Robbie Lynn) Merritt of Ambrose, GA, one Step-daughter; Patsy (Miles) Burkett of Douglas, GA, one brother: Jerry Kinnett of…

Roy Merritt, age 75, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Coffee Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Merritt was born November 15, 1939 in Ambrose, GA to the late Walter Merritt and Minnie Mae Vickers Merritt. Mr. Merritt is survived by his to sons: Michael (Gail) Merritt of Douglas, Ga and Walter Lamar (Robbie Lynn) Merritt of Ambrose, GA; two step-sons: Jerome (Vickie) Harrell and Wayne (Tina) Harrell both of Ambrose, GA; one daughter, Patsy (Miles) Burkett of Douglas, GA; one sister: Elizabeth Villyard of Gainesville, GA; seven grandchildren: Ross…

Mr. James Ronald Merritt, age 65, of Ambrose passed away Friday morning, November 28, 2014, at the Regency Hospital in Macon, following a short illness. He was born May 25, 1949 to the late Jim Merritt and the late Marjorie Vickers Merritt. Mr. Merritt, a native of Coffee County, was a Purchasing Manager in the Mobile Home Industry. He was an avid Fisherman and Golfer. He enjoyed his family and church friends. He was an Assistant Scout Master, and member of the Order of The Arrow. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Travis Smith. Mr. Merritt was…