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Gloria Christine Stapleton, age 81, of Douglas, GA passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Stapleton was born on March 21, 1933, in Waycross, GA to the late Nolan Jackson McLean and Nora Pricilla Burkett McLean. Survivors include: her four sons, Horace (Ann) Stapleton of Douglas, GA, Roger Stapleton of Mora, GA, Gary (Darlene) Stapleton of Mora, GA, and Eric (Denton) Stapleton of Douglas, GA; daughter, Mary Noreen Stapleton of Douglas, GA; brother, Gilbert Dee (Reba) McLean of Hilliard, FL; dedicated grandsons, Scott and Ted Perkins; seven grandchildren, seven great…

Instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have nominated 31 of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 24 technical colleges as well as one Board of Regents college with a technical education division. Chosen for recognition by their instructors are Bruce Bassett (Coffee), Robert Cannon (Lowndes), Michelle Clark (Berrien), Allison Cooper (Lowndes), Trey Cureton…

The City of Douglas, Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce, and the Coffee County Commission are proud to announce the Grand Marshal for the 51st Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. Douglas industry, Southwire, will be the Grand Marshal for the parade, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Coffee County Courthouse on December 6. “Southwire was chosen because of their many community outreach and generous donations to local charities,” says City Manager Terrell Jacobs. In Douglas, Southwire provides over 230 jobs and is active in supporting many local organizations including the Boys and Girls Club of Coffee County Region,…

Mrs. Betty Frances Clary, age 85, of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Clary was born on January 22, 1928, in Monroe, NC to the late Frank McCoy Fite and Ruby Smith Fite. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Tony) West of Douglas, GA; brother, Lloyd (Naomi) Fite of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, David (Shelly) Hughes of Virginia Beach, VA; Darin (Vonda) Hughes of Catawba, NC; Chad (Jessica) Mangum of Charlotte, NC and Tonya (Michael) Grantham of Douglas, GA; ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She…

The South Georgia State College Hawks extended their winning streak to four games Tuesday night by defeating the Faith Baptist Prep Academy Crusaders, 110-61. The Hawks (4-0) were led by Jovante’ Spivey’s complete game of 23 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Cody Helgeland finished with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, and DeAundray Rhett had 14 points and five rebounds. The Crusaders held their own against the Hawks in the first half, led by Malik Jordan’s seven three-pointers. SGSC head coach Cory Baldwin said he was proud of the way his team adjusted defensively in…

George Washington Carver Freshman Campus is conducting a raffle for a Christmas quilt. The drawing will be December 5, 2014. The winner does not need to be present to win. Each ticket is $2, and proceeds will go to the school.

Charlotte Lillian Stevens, age 69, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Stevens was born on September 5, 1945, in Detroit, MI to the late Charles Henry Gies and Cecelia Michon Gies. Survivors include: her husband, James David Stevens of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Pamela Austin Byrd of Douglas, GA and Tammy Lynn (Toshawn) O’Steen of Nicholls, GA; son, Joseph Donald Scesny of Alamo, GA; sister, Beverly Kelly of Bunnell, FL; eight grandchildren, Cody Alan Tanner of Ray City, GA, Pamela Michele Tanner of Douglas, GA, Ciara…