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Mr. J. W. “Pete” Phillips, age 88 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2014, at the Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas following an extended illness. Mr. Phillips was born August 13, 1925, to the late Johnny Washington Phillips and the late Sallie Graham Phillips. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Phillips and Judy (Keith) Walker, both of Douglas and Patricia (George) Kitchens of Bryson City, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the…

The South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas, August 22, 2014, from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. and August 23, 2014, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General vendors and sponsors are being sought to fill both exhibit halls inside Central Square Complex and the outside grounds as well. Spaces with items relating to outdoor apparel, hunting gear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips, fishing accessories, and more specialty outdoor merchandise are available at the Expo. “We are looking for exhibitors with a specialty related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “It takes great…

Mr. Ferrell Ludlam, age 71 of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula, Alabama. Burial will follow at 5 p.m. at Burkett Cemetery in West Green, Georgia. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Page Ferrell Ludlam, please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mrs. Linda Sue Coonts Mancil, age 63 of Pearson, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 30, 2014, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Mancil was born April 20, 1951, to the late Custer Coonts and the late Noble Maupins Coonts. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Kristian Ashlee Mizell. Survivors include her husband, William “Mickey” Mancil of Pearson; three daughters, Sandy Sweat of Pearson, Renee Mizell of Axson and Lynn Gieger of Douglas; one sister, Darlene C. McCutcheon of Arkansas; one brother, Michael Lynn Coonts of Arkansas; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, along with several…

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a new program that allows schools who meet the criteria to serve free meals – both breakfast and lunch – to all students. The following schools in Coffee County will be participating in this program for the 2014-2015 school year: Alternative Education Center, Ambrose Elementary, Broxton Elementary, Coffee Middle School, Coffee County Career Academy, Eastside Elementary, George Washington Carver Freshman Campus, Indian Creek Elementary, Nicholls Elementary, Satilla Elementary, West Green Elementary, and Westside Elementary. Coffee High School will be participating in a program called Special Provision 2 which will offer free breakfasts to all Coffee…

On July 26, 2014, Annie Mercer Wright, age 89, passed from this world into heaven where she joined her husband, Loring Wright, and son, David (Hammy) Wright. Though she battled dementia for the past 10 years, we know that she has won the good fight in life. Annie loved the Lord with all her heart and soul and even wrote in her family bible, “Lord, who will be next? And will they be ready?” We know that when it was her time, she was ready. She was always quick to hug and kiss. When you knew Annie, you always knew…

Coley Hampton Davis, age 87 of Douglas, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born March 30, 1927, in Douglas to the late Archie Coley Davis and Renner Wright Davis. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Gourley Davis of Douglas; two grandsons, Dusty Hampton (Candace) Davis of Baxley and Roman Coley Davis of Houston, TX; son, Mark (Modona) Davis; three special nieces, Jane McKinnon, Virginia O’Steen, and Julie Heulitt; cousin and best friend, Clifford Davis of Adel. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lavada Inman and three infant brothers. Visitation…

Billy Davis, age 74 of Douglas, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Hospice Atlanta, Emory Health Care in Atlanta. Mr. Davis was born September 6, 1939, in Douglas to the late James Milton Davis and Aileen Carter Davis. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Davis of Douglas; son, Tony (Brandy) Davis of Douglas; four grandchildren, Ryan Davis, Emily Davis, Hillary Davis, and Bran Davis; two great grandchildren, Addison Nipper and Bo Davis Dockery; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Davis of Douglas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Derek Davis, and brothers Doyle Davis, Bobby Davis, and…

Mr. Louis C. “L. C.” Spivey, age 97 of Douglas, passed away early Monday morning, July 28, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Spivey was born July 26, 1917, to the late John Henry Spivey and the late Mary Jane Davis Spivey. Mr. Spivey, a native of Coffee County, was a former carpenter and a cabinet maker with Fleetwood Mobile Homes and later a custodian for the West Ward Street Church of God. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Magdalene Suffling Spivey,…

The Douglas Tennis Team just completed district play and continued on to state July 7-8 and July 16-17, coming out on top with 10 championship titles and six runner-up titles in state. The competitors for Douglas were Cekyria Hodges, Emma Hutto, Kaden Walker, Ansley Ellis, Jarred Gaff, Benjamin Pack, Ted Bagwell, Brady Courson, Kanler Cumbass, Brandon Wiggins, and Jason Tanner. State winners and runner-up winners competing in Moultrie were 14U boys singles runner up, Ted Bagwell; 14U boys doubles runners-up, Ted Bagwell and Benjamin Pack; 16U boys singles champion, Kanler Cumbass; 16U boys doubles champions, Jason Tanner and Kanler Cumbass;…