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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

Mr. Carlton Eugene Musgrove, age 33 of Douglas, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Musgrove, a native of Douglas, was a technician and motorcycle mechanic. He was preceded in death by a sister, Syanne Musgrove. Mr. Musgrove was a member of the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Survivors include his wife, Mandy Worth Musgrove of Douglas; father, Carlton Musgrove of Cullman, Alabama.; mother: Sandra Cole of Nicholls; one son, Carlton Gene Musgrove of Douglas; 3 adopted children, Austin Musgrove, Skyler Musgrove, and Hannah Musgrove, all of Douglas; one step-daughter, Kara Aldridge of Douglas; one…

Mr. Olan Mitchell Merritt, age 76 of Douglas, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Merritt was born May 9, 1938, to the late Fred Merritt and the late Ethel Vickers Merritt. Survivors include his wife, Ann Dora Veal Merritt of Douglas; children, Mickey Merritt of Crestview, FL , Rickey Merritt and Eddie Merritt both of Douglas, Lamar Merritt of Dublin, Traci Merritt of Alma; one sister, Fannie Ruth Roberson of Nicholls; seven grand children and two great grand children; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Funeral…

James Woods, age 78 of Douglas, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Woods was born October 9,1936, in Douglas to the late William Riley Woods and Devada Bagley Woods. He was a Korea War veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Betty Foskey Woods of Douglas; three daughters, Debbie Woods, Cathy (Steve) Phillips, and Sheryl (John) Adams all of Douglas; son, David (Billie Kaye) Woods of Douglas; ten grandchildren, Christy Nipper, Wendy Nipper Giddens, Anthony Nipper, Lauren Phillips, Brooke Dancy, Bryan Vickers, Neil Floyd, II,…

Mary Wilkerson, age 76, of Douglas, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Ms. Wilkerson was born January 19, 1938, in Willacoochee to the late Henry Wilkerson and Maude Floyd Wilkerson. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Douglas. She retired from SunTrust Bank with 34 years of service. Survivors include her sister, Mattie Wilkerson of Douglas; nine nieces and nephews, Robert (Viveca) Parker of Glasco, KY, David Randall Parker of Ft. Pierce, FL, John Daniel (Heather) Parker of Ft. Pierce, FL, Joan Lorraine (David) Roberts of Ft. Pierce, FL, Stephen Austin…

A Douglas native and 2008 Coffee High graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a hand-picked crew charged with bringing the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier into service. Petty Officer Second Class Deandra Douglas, who enlisted four years ago, is a personnel specialist aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first ship in its class and the successor to the Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers that have been in operation for the last half century. Douglas, the first in her immediate family to both earn a college degree and join the military, and the rest of the…

First National Bank of Coffee County (FNBCC) is proud to announce the appointment of the following students to the 2014-2015 First National Bank of Coffee County Junior Board of Directors. Being strong advocates of this community, these students represent the future of Coffee County through their display of integrity, quality, and commitment. From Coffee High School, members include Mr. Neil Andharia, Miss Kelsey Cumbass, Mr. Jacob Hicks, Miss Alexis McKinnon, Miss Sarah Nugent, Miss Kajal Patel, Miss Cariana Spivey, Miss Adeline Thomason, and Miss Jessalyn Youngblood. From Citizens Christian Academy, members include Miss Bailey Davis, Mr. Zach Ray, and Miss…