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Mr. Homer Cecil Hutcheson, age 76 of Douglas, passed away Wednesday evening, August 27, 2014, at Summer’s Landing following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Betsy Burch Hutcheson of Douglas; three daughters, Cecile Hutcheson (Jeffery) Dockery of Nicholls, Tori H. (Wayne) Gober of Douglas, and Vickie H. (Van) Lucas of Des Moines, Iowa; one son, Chris (Tana) Hutcheson of Douglas; two brothers, Wendell Hutcheson of Douglas and Billy Hutcheson of Covington; two sisters, Nadine Radcliff of Blairsville and Jo Ann Smith of Brunswick; twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other…

Mrs. Paulette Kaye Cotton Whitley, age 68 of Ambrose, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born August 6, 1946, to the late J. D. Cotton and the Late Nadine Hutcherson Cotton. Survivors include her children, Traci Bauman of Douglas, Jeffrey (Gina) Romines of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Tammy (Gary) Leggett of Ambrose; two brothers, Ken Cotton of Arkansas and Gary Hodges of Portal; two sisters, Pat White and Darlene Harris, both of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; a life long friend, Phyllis Grice of Fitzgerald; several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives. Memorial services…

South Georgia State College President Dr. Virginia Carson announced today the appointment of Lawton “Bud” Drew to the position of Assistant Dean of Students. Drew began his work at SGSC July 1. A well-known and successful athletic coach within the southeast Georgia area, Drew comes to SGSC from Coffee Middle School where he served as assistant principal. Prior to Coffee Middle, Drew was athletic director, assistant principal, and wrestling coach at Coffee High School for 11 years. He was named Region 1-AAAAA Athletic Director of the Year four times during his years at Coffee High. Other teaching and coaching assignments…

The Douglas Rotary Club was visited Thursday by Rotary District Governor (District 6920) Ted Thompson and his wife, Charolette. District Governor Thompson is a member of the Sandersville (Ga) Rotary Club, joining that club in 2007. He received the Rotarian of the Year award for the Sandersville club in 2008 and has since received numerous awards and recognition for his participation in Rotary, including serving as assistant Governor for two years prior to his current role. Mr. Thompson spoke briefly, providing an interesting program to his fellow Rotarians at Thursdays meeting. The subject of District Governor Thompson’s speech was the…

Rhoda Mae “Jo” Whitley Lane, age 69 of Nicholls, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lane was born September 27, 1944, in Douglas to the late Horace Whitley and Mary Elizabeth Clements Whitley. Survivors include her two daughters, Sheila (James) Purvis of Douglas and Deitra (JD) Anderson of Nicholls; two sons, Derone Hutchison of Nicholls and Demone (Peggy) Hutchison of Nicholls; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; care taker, Michelle Burch; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Quincey Hutchison and Johnny Williams Lane, Sr.; son, Quincey…

Janice H. Deen, age 62 of Douglas, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Deen was born October 8, 1951, in Alma, to the late Otis Murrell Dukes and Nellie Maude Godwin Dukes. Survivors include her husband, Charles Deen of Douglas; two daughters, Michelle (Claude) Burkett and Angie (Johnny) Taylor both of Douglas; three special grandchildren, Dillon Burkett, Dalton Burkett, and Tiffany Waters all of Douglas; two sisters, Dorothy Sue (Rev. John) Carver of Douglas and Chris (Roy) Metts of Douglas; brother, Cecil (Laura) Dukes of Clewiston, FL; step granddaughter, Amanda Taylor of…

Mr. Glynlon “Glynn” Harrell, age 72 of Douglas, passed away Friday evening, August 22, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Harrell, a native of Coffee County, was a supervisor with Gold Kist Corporation. He was the son of the late Le Roy Harrell and the late Lois Crider Harrell. Mr. Harrell was preceded in death by four siblings; Nadine Chaney, LaVera Smith, Carroll Harrell, and Vernon Harrell; grandchildren, Stephanie Dawn Nipper and Chad Allen Burch. Mr. Harrell was a member of the Cornerstone Church of Pearson. Survivors include his wife, Terri Graham Harrell of Douglas;…

Douglas native and current Valdosta radio talk show host and commentator Chad Whittle has announced the launch of a new subscription based option for his online media network that is hosted at ChadWhittle.com. The new subscription option allows fans of his daily A Whittle Bit of Commentary radio feature the ability to listen on demand or read a transcript of the program that offers commentaries on the news, politics, culture, religion, and technology issues of the day all in Tiny Whittle bits of daily truth. Whittle is also the host of The ChadCast podcast that provides interviews with some of…

Representatives with the Coffee County Child Advocacy Center/Sadie’s House will be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house next Thursday, August 28, from 4-6 p.m. at the center, which is located at 617 E. Ward St. in Douglas. The Child Advocacy Center provides various services to children, their families, and the community. Its primary mission is that every child who has alleged some type of abuse has services available to them by professionals who have specialized training and resources within the community to help them and their non-offending caregivers with the ability to cope and provide the support they need…

Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary will be holding a ribbon cutting and open house Monday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of their new campus. The program will be held on the front steps of the main office. Mrs. Allyson Speight, principal of Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, and her staff cordially invite everyone to come and see their beautiful new facility and enjoy light refreshments. -Submitted by the Coffee County Board of Education